A bill that would decriminalize needle exchange programs that aim to reduce the spread of infectious diseases was voted out of the Senate General Laws Committee Tuesday. Needle exchange programs […]
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Drayden Bell TCV Student-Athlete
Wichita boys State 6A swimming championship Feb 17-19 was nothing short of historic. East High senior swimmer Drayden Bell placed first in both the 50 freestyle and the 100 freestyle. […]
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WSU Announces Developer for New University Village
Wichita State University has plans to develop a retail and commercial district near 17th and Hillside A plan to bring additional amenities to Wichita State University to serve students, faculty, […]
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Federal Court Strikes Down Parts of a New Kansas Law Restricting Advance Voting
The state agreed, new mail ballot restrictions are unconstitutional and will not appeal the decision. TOPEKA — In a big win for civic engagement, a federal court on […]
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Missourians Can Now Apply for Mortgage Assistance via Federal COVID-Relief Funds
Missourians who experienced financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic and are struggling to pay their mortgage can now apply for help through the State Assistance for Housing Relief (SAFHR) program. Starting March […]
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Athlete-Activist Tommie Smith Working on Graphic Novel on His Life
NEW YORK (AP) — Olympic gold medalist and civil rights activist Tommie Smith is working on a graphic novel based on his life. Norton Young Readers announced Tuesday that Smith’s […]
Posted inKansas City News
Help Improve KC Neighborhoods With New ReBuild KC Grant
Do you have a great idea that would help better neighborhoods and improve livability in Kansas City? The city is looking to fund some of those ideas through its new […]
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Black Female WWII Unit Recognized With Congressional Honor
BOSTON (AP) — The House voted Monday to award the only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II with the Congressional Gold Medal. The 422-0 vote […]
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Alzheimer’s Disease Weighs Heavily in the Black Community
Does it seem like you’re hearing more and more about incidences of Alzheimer’s in our community? Well, it isn’t just your imagination. According to an Alzheimer’s Association 2021 report, Black […]
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Kansas Attorney General Files Bill Banning Sanctuary Cities, Issuance of IDs
Attorney General Derek Schmidt introduced legislation in the Kansas House to create a state law blocking local municipal governments from adopting rules against cooperation with federal law enforcement investigating illegal […]