Person Arrested After Online Threat To Kansas College

Athison, Kan. (AP) -A suspect is in custody in connection with an online threat to a northeast Kansas college. The St. Joseph News-Press reports  Benedictine College late Tuesday after an anonymous threat to Benedictine College was posted on the social networking site YikYak on Tuesday.  Atchison police Chief Mike Wilson says authorities arrested one person associated…

US Rep. Quigley: New group to address transgender rights

( KTRS ) Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley says he’s joined other Democrats in creating a task force to help ensure equal rights for transgender people. The Transgender Equality Task Force will analyze some of the challenges facing the transgender community, including violence, homelessness, housing discrimination and unemployment. Quigley says the group also will recommend legislation to address…