Lead paint, or lead-based paint, is toxic and potentially deadly, especially for children. That’s why the Wyandotte County Unified Government has a new program in place to bring attention to […]
Win VIP Package to The Revolution & Morris Day
Win VIP Package to The Revolution and Morris Day You Can Win our VIP Riverfest Package to enjoy Morris Day and the Time and Prince and the Revolution on Sat., […]
Farmers Markets Double Up SNAP Benefits
Double Up Food Bucks, a food incentive program that helps low-income families eat healthier while supporting local farmers, is available now at farmers markets across Kansas. Farmers markets in Wichita, […]
Thinking Electric? Options for the Cars Are Improving
Whether you’ve fully embraced it or are still hopelessly in denial, there’s no rejecting that the automotive industry is electrifying now faster than ever. With lower-than-average ownership costs, increased driving […]
‘Shady’ Shades: Beware of Cheap or Counterfeit Sunglasses
Sunglasses are important to protect eyes from UV rays, but the wrong ones could cause macular degeneration, growth on the eyes, cataracts or blindness. “Don’t go to the dollar store […]
Protestors Arrested Inside Kobach’s Office
Police arrested 18 people protesting inside Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s office on May 21. The previous week, 24 citations were issued by Topeka police after protestors from the […]
‘Blue Lives Matter’ Bill on the Way to Becoming Law
Harsher penalties may be on the way for those who attack law enforcement officers. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill last month that would toughen federal penalties against […]
Civil Rights Community Split on Prison Reform Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a “First Step” bill towards prison reform on May 24, but whether it’s good or bad for the community, depends. The Civil Rights community […]
Owners of Wichita’s Warren Theaters Refuse to Meet with Community Leaders
Community leaders want a response from theater on arrest of Black teen for sagging his pants. Members of the Wichita Ministerial League and the Wichita Branch NAACP are confounded by […]
The Police Can Take Your Stuff
Kansans are surprised by the lack of limits in Kansas’ Civil Asset Forfeiture Law. The police can take your property and in Kansas there’s very little you can do about […]
