Actor Chadwick Boseman made a name for himself by portraying the real-life historical figures Jackie Robinson and James Brown in the acclaimed biopics “42” and “Get On Up,” respectively, Now […]
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Wichita Branch NAACP Pays Tribute to Local Community Leaders
Redditt Hudson the NAACP Field Director, Region IV was the keynote speaker at the 98th Annual Wichita Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet held Sept. 30, at the Wichita Marriott. The […]
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Morris Twins Acquitted of Assault by Phoenix Jury
A Phoenix jury acquitted former KU basketball standouts NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris in their aggravated assault trial Tuesday. The Morris brothers have been on trial for the past […]
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Kansas Revenue Secretary Says Driver’s License IT Project On Track For 2018 Launch
Kansas Revenue Secretary Sam Williams assured lawmakers Friday that the state’s new driver’s license system is on course for a smooth rollout at the start of 2018, despite auditor concerns […]
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State Officials Hope To Find Another Kansas Site For Tyson Chicken Plant
State officials are hoping to keep a new Tyson Foods chicken plant in Kansas after the company put on hold plans to build the $300 million facility in Leavenworth County. […]
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Kansas’ Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Gets 78K Federal Grant
The Kansas Board of Pharmacy oversees K-TRACS, a system for monitoring prescriptions for controlled substances. Board Executive Secretary Alexandra Blasi says doctors, dentists and pharmacists who participate in the program […]
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Universities Celebrating Black Alumni Weekend Oct. 6-8
October 6-8 is officially Black Alumni Weekend in Kansas, or at least it appears that way. Kansas University, K-State and Kansas Wesleyan have Black alumni celebrations planned for that weekend. […]
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iPhone 7, Vs iPhone 8, Vs iPhone X
It’s that time of year again, folks, but this time things are a little more complicated. Apple turned heads at the annual iPhone lovefest by introducing not just one, not […]
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Beware: FDA Encourages Juice Safety This Fall
As fall arrives, so do drives in the country and drinking fresh-squeezed juices and cider. Unfortunately, serious outbreaks of foodborne illness, often called “food poisoning,” have been traced to drinking […]