Alzheimer’s disease was first described by Alois Alzheimer in 1906, and now, more than 100 years later, doctors have an effective drug to treat the cognitive disorder. On June 7, […]
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Legislative Gridlock on Gambling Puts ‘Gray-Market’ Machines Before Missouri Courts
During their 2021 session, the Missouri Legislature failed to agree on how, or whether, to change gaming laws so the courts may end up deciding on the legality of the […]
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Deadline for Kansas 2021 Elections Passes With Late Surge of Candidates
The June 1 candidate filing deadline for the 2021 elections passed with a last-minute surge in candidates, forcing candidate-reducing primary elections for many of the races in Wichita and Kansas […]
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They’re Watching You
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is one of about a dozen departments nationwide that have a “real-time crime center,” or a high-tech surveillance hub. There, police officers can access […]
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Community invited to WSU for Shockers Under the Stars
Wichita State is holding a community event, Shockers Under the Stars, beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, outside the Ulrich Museum of Art on the main campus. Shockers Under […]
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Wichita District 1 Revolving Loan Program Available for Businesses
If you’re a small business in Wichita needing a loan to “get over that bump,” a new City of Wichita loan program may be the answer. The City of Wichita […]
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Today Is Child Tax Credit Awareness Day — Here’s What You Need to Know to Claim Your Credit
The White House has designated June 21 as Child Tax Credit Awareness Day to ensure eligible families know about the American Rescue Plan’s expansion of the child tax credit and […]
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Supreme Court Rules Colleges Cannot Put Caps on Education-Related Benefits for Athletes
Under current NCAA rules, students cannot be paid, and the scholarship money colleges can offer is capped at the cost of attending the school. The NCAA had defended its rules […]
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How to Celebrate Juneteeth With Food
To commemorate Juneteenth, Black communities celebrate by having parades, going to festivals, hosting barbecues, and coming together in fellowship and prayer. Unlike July 4th where hot dog and hamburger is […]
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Missouri Public Defenders Set to Hire 53 Attorneys With Extra Funds in State Budget
Mary Fox stood before a room full of mostly law-school grads last week to make her case. “Public defenders are typically warriors, activists or caretakers, and often some of each […]