Sports Burger, located on the east side of Hillside between Douglas and 1st Street may be one of the best-kept secrets in Wichita. Or it may not be a secret […]
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Author Misty Colbert is Inspiring the Next Generation of Storytellers
Royalty Is Fed Up! is a heartfelt message to Black and Brown girls to embrace their unique beauty and be confident. Royalty Is Fed Up!, written by Misty Colbert, is […]
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Trucking Shortage Creates Demand for Truckers
Have you noticed delays in deliveries or empty shelves at the grocery store? A national shortage of truck drivers is making it take much longer for items to appear in […]
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KC Councilman Brandon Ellington Found Guilty of Assault
Kansas City Councilman Brandon Ellington was found guilty of a municipal assault charge last week as the result of an alleged March 20 confrontation with Freedom Inc. President Rodney Bland. […]
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Troostapalooza Supports Local Businesses, Nonprofits
To celebrate the community and raise awareness of small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofits in Kansas City, the fourth annual Troostapalooza block party took place on Troost Avenue between 30th and […]
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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Won’t Block Execution of Intellectually Disabled Man
Rejecting calls from lawmakers, advocates and even the Pope for him to stop the execution of Ernest Johnson, an intellectually disabled man convicted of murder in 1995, Missouri Gov. Mike […]
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Our Scrub Boutique Offers Fashionable Option for Healthcare Workers
During the height of the pandemic, healthcare worker Shafawn Morrison began making scrubs from scratch as a hobby. She’s always loved fashion and wanted to put her own touch on […]
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Wichita Children’s Author Promotes Positive Images of Black Boys
Determined to make a positive change in the lives of Black boys, Dana McCall, a retired Army Veteran, and mother of three boys, released Good Day, a children’s book that […]
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Prisca Barnes Passion for Youth Literacy Drives Success of Storytime Village
Prisca Barnes’ passion for improving literacy levels amongst early readers has turned into a successful nonprofit touching the lives of thousands of Kansas children. Through partnerships and initiatives that offer […]
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Study: More than 60% of Kansas, 80% of Missouri kids have lead in their blood
The findings of massive national study were published in JAMA Pediatrics this week KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Children in Kansas had elevated levels of lead in their blood at a […]