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Married, a Mom and 31 — Justus Kelley Makes Miss USA History
The new Miss USA broke three barriers after the pageant changed its rules — and takes home a prize package worth more than $685,000
Justus Kelley would not have even been eligible to compete for Miss USA just a few years ago. On Thursday night, she won it. Kelley,…
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Sigma Gamma Rho Honors Jackson Mortuary’s Century of Service
Sorority members celebrated five generations of the Jackson family and the staff who have helped carry the Wichita institution’s legacy forward.
Cox Is Becoming Spectrum: What Cox Customers Need to Know
The merger is cleared to close, bringing new pricing, products and service guarantees — and raising questions about rates, jobs and consumer protections.
Kansas City Ends Minority, Women Business Program After 45 Years
A new small-business program aims to preserve contracting opportunities while removing race and gender requirements that faced mounting legal challenges.
