Gov. Colyer and Kris Kobach are calling for the end of in-state tuition for undocumented students at public universities in Kansas. https://t.co/6eEyF57jSC

— KMUW (@KMUW) July 12, 2018

Kobach continues to argue against the courts on school funding in general.

“Look, this game is never going to end,” Kobach said. “The Kansas Supreme Court has got to get out of the business of trying to tell legislators how much money to spend on schools.”
Via @sherman_news https://t.co/t0uhrE4yQA #ksleg #ksed #Topeka

— CJOnline (@CJOnline) July 12, 2018

Meanwhile, in the Kansas Democratic Primary for Governor:

This could prove to be significant in next month’s Democratic primary for Kansas governor. Planned Parenthood is backing Laura Kelly, the only female candidate in the race. https://t.co/VlX3yjfwXW #ksleg

— Bryan Lowry (@BryanLowry3) July 12, 2018

 

Roy Blunt addressed the Senate on the Supreme Court nominee Wednesday.

 

Riley County, KS police get some love for a heat rescue.

The woman who called 911 after seeing two kids alone in a hot car gives a big shout out to @RileyCountyPD for how well they handled it. https://t.co/ru9ceRu0oq

— WIBW (@wibw) July 12, 2018

DYK: An average of 37 kids die from vehicular heat stroke each year.
Pets can die from heat stroke too.
Pets are happier at home Always #LookBeforeYouLock #KSredcross #SafetyFirst @NWSOmaha @NOAA pic.twitter.com/dBhl6w9sPQ

— KansasRedCross (@KSRedCross) July 12, 2018

Ok, we are going to try and keep it positive today. Looking for some relief to the heat?? Well, the extended 8-14 day forecast is providing a little bit of hope! #fingerscrossed pic.twitter.com/xtT6hXFax4

— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) July 12, 2018

 

Missouri Highway Patrol flashback:

12 new Kawasaki 1000cc motorcycles were placed into service in 1979. This increased the motorcycle fleet to 18, with two assigned to each troop. #TBT pic.twitter.com/jNa6CMvisq

— MSHP General HQ (@MSHPTrooperGHQ) July 12, 2018

The Brief is a daily roundup from St. Joe Post and around the web. The Associated Press contributed to this report.