'I took back the power': Miss Kansas confronts abuser present in pageant audience July 20, 2024 at 04:05AM

Miss Kansas, Alexis Smith, dedicates her platform to ending abusive relationships. Confronting her abuser onstage and sharing her story on Facebook, she’s representing Butler County in Miss America 2024. The ICU nurse, who has faced domestic violence since age 14, earned praise from the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence and widespread social media support for her advocacy.