Jason Kander ends his campaign for mayor of Kansas City. He was the frontrunner.
I suffer from depression and have PTSD symptoms. After 11 years, I’m finally ready to do something about it: https://t.co/tfi8XaLcBj
— Jason Kander (@JasonKander) October 2, 2018
I’m done hiding this from myself and from the world. When I wrote in my book that I was lucky to not have PTSD, I was just trying to convince myself. And I wasn’t sharing the full picture. I still have nightmares. I am depressed.
Instead of dealing with these issues, I’ve always tried to find a way around them. Most recently, I thought that if I could come home and work for the city I love so much as its mayor, I could finally solve my problems. I thought if I focused exclusively on service to my neighbors in my hometown, that I could fill the hole inside of me. But it’s just getting worse.
So after 11 years of trying to outrun depression and PTSD symptoms, I have finally concluded that it’s faster than me. That I have to stop running, turn around, and confront it.
Kansas City Mayor @MayorSlyJames continues: “But I know Jason is doing what is right for him and his family, and I’ve never been more proud to call him my friend and colleague.” https://t.co/Db9kXKniuH
— Brian Hauswirth (@Brianontheair) October 2, 2018
A dead heat in the race for Kansas Governor:
New Emerson poll: Kobach 37, Kelly 36, Orman 9.
This is the latest of several polls showing Kobach and Kelly nearly tied. The polls have also consistently placed Orman’s support at 9 percent. #ksleghttps://t.co/HUSjaMu6eb
— Jonathan Shorman (@jonshorman) October 1, 2018
The poll found that 18 percent of Republicans are backing Kelly, who has touted endorsements from Republicans such as former Gov. Bill Graves.
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For Kobach’s part, 8 percent of Democrats are backing him, according to the poll. He has announced no similar Democratic endorsements but has gained the endorsement of a firefighters union.
A new alert is set to hit your phone Wednesday.
Tomorrow will be the first nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert system. Your cell phone will likely alert and vibrate; in fact, e pic.twitter.com/3XtG9FZy85
— NWS MBRFC (@NWSMBRFC) October 2, 2018
Fire danger Wednesday:
Wed going to be warm & windy, then wet. Temps in the upper 80s with 35-40mph wind gusts will make it feel much like a giant hair dryer is turned on over the region.
Avoid burning outside if possible and keep eye out for severe weather around and after sunset tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/xcP9NGgFa6
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) October 2, 2018
It’s deer season…on the highway.
DEER!! It’s that time of year when deer movement increases. Mating season, harvest, and hunters afield can cause extra deer movement. Remember, if you see a deer on or near the roadway don’t panic. Often drivers make an evasive maneuver that can cause a more serious crash. pic.twitter.com/vabPnVgDfv
— MSHP Troop H (@MSHPTrooperH) October 2, 2018
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