SW Kansas News

Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, shared a series of posts on August 11, 2025, highlighting historical commemorations in Kansas, crime statistics in Washington, D.C., and the role of American farmers in public health.

In a post celebrating local history, Marshall stated on August 11: "200 years ago, Council Grove, Kansas was founded and became a vital settlement on the Santa Fe Trail. It was great spending the afternoon celebrating the storied past of Council Grove and those who call it home!"

Later that day, Marshall addressed crime rates in the nation's capital: "In the first 6 months of 2025, Washington, D.C. recorded 96 murders — one every other day in our nation's capital. That's a per capita murder rate 9 times higher than New York City's. Additionally, D.C. averages 8 violent crimes daily — 8 too many." This post referenced recent crime statistics for Washington, D.C., noting a significant difference compared to New York City.

Marshall also commented on agriculture and public health: "Food is Medicine — and America’s farmers are on the front lines of the Make America Healthy Again movement. Our farmers are leading the way by growing more with less." His remarks align with ongoing discussions about sustainable farming practices and their impact on nutrition and national health outcomes.

Council Grove's bicentennial marks its founding as an important stop along the Santa Fe Trail, which played a crucial role in westward expansion during the nineteenth century. The city's history is closely tied to trade routes that shaped early American settlement patterns.

Recent reports have shown rising concerns about violent crime rates in major U.S. cities like Washington, D.C., with officials often comparing these figures to other large urban centers such as New York City for context.

Senator Marshall has been vocal about issues affecting both rural communities and urban centers, reflecting his legislative priorities focused on public safety and agricultural innovation.