Happy Friday!
Here’s a recap of the top stories from the week. Have a great weekend!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Join in on the community fun with Open Street ICT this weekend
- KS Rep. Ford Carr will not be penalized for recent conduct
- KC’s ProX hiring fair provides unique opportunity to city youth
- More items are expected to rise as tariffs increase
- Despite recent controversy, Marvin Sapp is expected to headline festival
💡 Black Trivia Question: It’s commonly known that Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the MLB for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Later that summer, Larry Doby, joined which American League team and became that league’s first Black ballplayer?
A. Boston Red Sox B. Detroit Tigers C. Cleveland Indians D. New York Mets *See answer after “In Other News”*
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WICHITA EVENTS
1. Open Streets ICT WSU & Shocker Neighborhood Version Return on April
Get out and active this Sun., April 13 as Open Streets ICT returns for its third year! Enjoy this community event down 17th Street with activities, food, and vendors for healthy living!
Get more event details and location info
KANSAS STATE NEWS
2. Kansas House Committee Punts Punishment for Democratic Rep. Ford Carr, Opting for Admonishment
No consequences will follow Rep. Ford Carr according to a 5-1 vote from the House Select Investigating Committee, but there are more action steps ahead.
KANSAS CITY NEWS
3. ProX Hiring Fair Opens Doors for KC High School Students
Nearly 1,000 Kansas City high school students flooded the Kansas City Convention Center to secure paid summer internships with 99 local employers. For many, the ProX Hiring Fair represented their first step into professional life.
NATIONAL NEWS
4. Yikes! Tariffs
If you thought you wouldn’t be impacted by tariffs because you didn’t have plans to buy an automobile anytime soon, then think again. Here’s what could soon cost you a lot more because of Trump’s massive tariffs.
See what else is rising in price
ENTERTAINMENT
5. In the Midst of a Viral Controversy, Marvin Sapp Announced as Wichita Gospelfest Headliner
Online followers of The Voice responded favorably to the announcement of Sapp as the headliner for Gospelfest despite a growing number of negative viral videos and memes that had just begun to circulate.
Altadena residents whose homes didn’t burn are pushing insurers to test for lead. Many worried that smoke from the wildfire may have carried toxins, including lead, asbestos and heavy metals, into their homes. (AP News)
China Calls Trump Tariffs Standoff a Joke. Beijing raised tariffs on U.S. goods to 125% early Friday after the White House confirmed its latest hike took levies on Chinese goods to 145%. (Barron’s)
Kansas House Backs Antisemitism Bill But Refuses to Condemn All Racism and Discrimination House Republicans refused to consider a plea from Democratic Rep. Valdenia Winn to send a message that there is no place for racism in the state of Kansas. (The Voice)
💡Trivia Answer: C. Cleveland Indians. Hall of Famer Larry Doby was the first Black player on the Cleveland Indians in the American League.
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