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David Hicks

David Hicks writes for The Sentinel, a publication focusing on news and issues in the state of Kansas.

Kansas
Bipartisan claim: Governor Kelly circumvented legislature with secret offer to KC Chiefs

(The Sentinel) — In an era of political dissension, two Kansas House members, one Democrat and one Republican, have joined forces in criticizing Governor Laura Kelly’s apparent attempt at an… Read More

December 30, 2024
Politics
Kansas nurse Elaine Gebhardt celebrates free speech victory as nursing board investigation ends

(The Sentinel) – The Kansas Board of Nursing (KSBN) has declined to take action against Elaine Gebhardt, RN, ending a two-month investigation into her social media posts some had deemed… Read More

December 18, 2024
Culture
‘W-o-m-e-n’ or ‘w-o-m-y-n’? Scripps says either is correct for 3rd grade Spelling Bee

(The Sentinel) – If a third-grader competing in next spring’s Scripps Spelling Bee spells the word “women” as “womyn” they will advance to the next round of competition. Read More

December 11, 2024
Public Education
Kansas school board votes to terminate superintendent following his arrest for child endangerment

(The Sentinel) – The Lyndon USD 421 Board of Education in Kansas has approved the termination of Superintendent Bradley Marcotte following his suspension after his October arrest for child endangerment and… Read More

December 3, 2024
Culture
Kansas nurse claims First Amendment protection in state board probe of her social media posts

(The Sentinel) – Registered Nurse Elaine Gebhardt has received notice she is under investigation by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN). The allegation: you… Read More

November 27, 2024