Moved by recent protests surrounding police brutality and institutional racism, Gov. Laura Kelly has announced today the creation of a Kansas Commission on Racial Equity and Justice. The purpose of […]
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Changing Bad Police Behavior at Top of Justice Reforms Recommended by Wichitans
The top eight items all involved police reforms. A lot of things upset people when it comes to the justice system. There’s the prosecutors, the judges, the jails and prisons, […]
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WyCo School Districts Announce New Reopening Guidelines
Today, school districts across Wyandotte County, in partnership with the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) announced a new set of early childhood, K-12, and higher education reopening guidelines. The […]
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Gov. Kelly Announces New Plan to Address Unemployment Insurance Volume
KS Secretary of Labor Delia Garcia submits resignation after over-drafting accounts of unemployment claimants in an attempt to “clawback” overpayments. Governor Laura Kelly today announced changes in leadership of the […]
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Black Archives of Mid-America to Update Women’s Basketball Association Hall of Fame
The Women’s Basketball Association, born in Kansas City, paved the way for a structure professional women’s basketball leagues would follow into the future. Active from 1991 to 1995, the WBA, […]
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Kansas City Weighs Local Versus State Control of KCPD
As unrest continues across the nation, the demand from local protestors for change within the Kansas City Police Department continues to mount. Not only are they demanding procedural changes, they’re […]
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WYCO DA Announces Changes to Address Police Misconduct
The Wyandotte District Attorney announced policy changes that will address police misconduct at a press conference June 10. District Attorney Mark Dupree said he is expanding his Conviction Integrity Unit […]
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Charges to be Dropped Against Most of Kansas City Area Protestors
The Kansas City Council voted today to drop charges against most of the more than 150 protestors arrested during protest in Kansas City between Fri., May 29 and Tues., June […]
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Aunt Jemima Brand Retired by Quaker Oats/PepsiCo Due to Racial Stereotype
Quaker Oats is retiring the 131-year-old Aunt Jemima brand, saying the company recognizes the character’s origins are “based on a racial stereotype.” Just hours later, the owner of the Uncle […]
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United Way Announce Free Tax Preparation Program Resuming After Pandemic Shutdown
Wichita — If you haven’t filed your taxes yet and have low-to-moderate income, the Free Tax Preparation program is now resuming with modifications after being closed during the pandemic […]