Happy birthday to Barry Sanders, who turned 53 today. The legendary Wichita North and Detroit Lions running back was born July 16, 1968. Sanders grew up to become arguably the […]
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McAdams Golf Club Anounnces Return of Annual Tournament for 91st Year
One of the oldest African American golf clubs in the country, McAdams Golf Club, will hold their 91st annual golf tournament August 13-15th at Auburn Hills Golf Course, Wichita.. The […]
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VA Art Show Provides Veterans Space to Showcase Artistic Talents
Are you a Veteran with artistic talent? Do you know a Veteran who is a poet, writer, or performer? The Robert J. Dole VA is actively seeking entries for its […]
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Report: Residents in Missouri, Kansas Get Drinking Water From Lead Pipes at High Rates
People in Missouri and Kansas risk lead exposure from drinking water at greater rates than almost any other state, a new report found. The Natural Resources Defense Council released findings Thursday […]
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ESPN’s The Basketball Tournament Regional Returns to Wichita
The Basketball Tournament (TBT), a 64-team, $1 million winner-take-all event televised live on ESPN, returns to Wichita for one of its four regional tournaments July 16-20 at Charles Koch Arena. […]
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Kansas Leadership Center Launches Leadership Initiative to Support Kansas Organizations of Color
The Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) has launched a new initiative, Creating Leadership Together, with the goal of cultivating leadership and inspiring optimism for future Kansans of color. Through Creating Leadership […]
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City Council Votes to Table Discussion on Non-Discrimination Ordiance
After hearing from another wave of public speakers, The Wichita City Council voted Tuesday to postpone final action on the non-discrimination ordiance until October 12th. Becky Tuttle, District 2 Council […]
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Team USA Men’s Basketball Avoids 0-3 Start; Dominates Argentina 108-80
After surprising losses to Nigeria and Australia, Team USA bounced back in a big way on Tuesday night in a 108-80 victory over Argentina. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal led […]
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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Proposes Plan to Legalize Weed Nationally
The measure looks to address the disproportionate harms of the drug war and to bolster equity in the overwhelmingly white weed industry. As the number of states legalizing marijuana continues […]
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Racist Abuse Targets Three English Players Who Missed Penalties
LONDON (AP) — Three Black players who missed penalty kicks for England in the decisive European Championship shootout against Italy on Sunday night were subjected to racist abuse online, prompting […]