New officials elected in Kansas town where newspaper raided. What’s it mean for future?

The editor of a small Kansas newspaper that was raided by local police in August fears the town will continue to lack transparency after an outspoken councilwoman, whose home was also searched by officers, was replaced last week by voters. But the incoming mayor of Marion, made up of about 2,000 people in south-central Kansas, has vowed to improve transparency and said the councilwoman’s ousting meant residents simply wanted change. Marion Councilwoman Ruth Herbel, who took office in 2020 and serves as vice mayor, came in last in the local election with 236 votes. She was defeated by two other...