“You Rock My World” highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Rock My World’’ column, or know someone […]
Posted inNews
New State Laws Affect Birth to Death and, of course, Taxes
The new year marks the start of numerous new state laws affecting a broad swath of life — from birth to marriage to death and, of course, taxes. Most take […]
Posted inLifestyle
Report: KS Black Kids Are 75% More Likely To Land in Foster Care
African-American children are much more likely to land in the Kansas foster care system than White children. A report from Strengthen Families Rebuild Hope, a coalition of organizations and people […]
Posted inBusiness
Wings & Things Closes, Will Return as Food Truck
Retired NFL football player Kamerion Wimbley is closing his restaurant Wings & Things on East Central, but intends to bring it back as a food truck, possibly as soon as […]
Posted inLifestyle
A Guide to Kwanzaa and Local Events
WHAT KWANZAA IS AND ISN’T Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration with a focus on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is neither […]
Posted inArts, Culture & Lifestyle
KC Chiefs Playoff Ticket and Bus Ride from Wichita
Wichita‘s P&P Seed and Bait is offering a KC Chiefs game and round-trip bus ride deal for the Jan. 13 playoff game for $150 – call 316-265-9930 or stop by […]
Posted inFaith
Wichita’s St. James MBC Celebrates 50 Years of Cherrie Dennis-Baldon’s Music
Reception at 5 p.m. Jan. 5 Service at 6 p.m. Jan. 5 Send cards to St James by Jan. 2. The St. James Missionary Baptist Church family celebrates in thanksgiving […]
Posted inBusiness
NY Estate of Madam CJ Walker, Early Self-Made Female Millionaire, is Sold
The New York estate built a century ago by a daughter of slaves who made her fortune selling hair care products for black women has been purchased by an organization […]
Posted inKansas State News
Johnson Co. Residents Challenge Eligibility of New Legislator
Some Johnson County voters are challenging the eligibility of newly elected Adam T. Thomas, an Olathe Republican, to take his seat in the Kansas House of Representatives. The voters, 10 […]
Posted inKansas State News
KS Pays Million+ to Man Who Spent 17 Years in Prison for His Doppelganger’s Crime
Richard Jones, who spent nearly 17 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, is getting $1.1 million from the state of Kansas. It’s the first payment made under […]