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Redistricting In KS Could Be Headed To Federal Court

Kansas lawmakers have failed to make much progress this session on drawing new legislative and congressional district maps.

Orpheum Theatre Receives $1 Million Gift

The gift from the Willard and Jean Garvey Trust will be used to formally launch the restoration efforts, including the planning and design.

Brownback To Apologize For Years Of Kansas Segregation Laws

Thursday, the governor will sign a proclamation and recognize the 58th anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education.

Reward Offered In 2011 Mosque Arson

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will offer a $5,000 reward for information leading to a conviction in mosque fire case.

County Reminds Citizens To Beware Of Recreational Water Illnesses

Swimming tips can help people stay safe as summer begins.

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Coucil Votes To Save Transit; Tax Talks Stalled At Statehouse; Budget For New Arts Commission

City Council Approves Plan To Fund Bus Services

The Wichita City Council voted in favor of a proposal Tuesday that would cover the city’s transit system’s $500,000 budget deficit without making cuts to bus services.

Senate Committee Introduces Plan to Overhaul Redistricting Process in KS

The amendment would create a commission that would draw redistricting maps. Currently, state lawmakers draw the maps for congressional and legislative districts.

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'Information' To 'Knowledge Agent': Google Changes The Way It Does Search

Besides presenting relevant links, Google will now provide information about your searches. Currently, Google said its engine knows 3.5 billion facts.

Video Helps Acquit Student In First Occupy Wall Street Trial

The New York University student was accused of disorderly conduct, but the video showed him breaking no laws. In a twist, the student had actually been working on a project aimed at portraying police in a better light.

Violence Against Women Act Becomes Latest Controversial Measure In House

The talk surrounding the bill has veered into the controversial subjects of immigration and identity politics.

'What Facebook Is Selling Is Us'

Facebook's initial public offering — $16 billion and counting — is shaping up to be one of the largest in history. The company and its investors are betting that the social media giant can learn enough from its users so it can target ads that will be worth big, big money.

CDC Cuts Lead-Poisoning Limit For Kids

The public health honchos agreed with an expert panel that recommended in January that anything greater than 5 micrograms per deciliter of blood for kids 5 and younger should be considered dangerous. That's half the current standard and represents the first reduction since 1991.

Get Ready For Bike To Work Day (And Share Your Photos)

Bike to Work Day is this Friday. And that prompts a question: Do you bike to work? If so, you should prove it — by taking a photo of yourself and your bike. Then share the picture, and we'll consider it for a Bike to Work Day gallery. Post it to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #NPRbike.

Chuck Brown, The Godfather Of 'Go-Go,' Dies

Brown's signature was a gravelly voice and his ability to lean effortlessly into a groove. The musician was known as the pioneer of a style of music born in Washington, D.C.

White House Sandwiches Followed By Snark, Disappointment, Warnings

The descriptions of the White House lunch meeting from those on the opposing red and blue teams made it sound like yet another meeting featuring the nation's top policymakers that you could have accurately scripted beforehand.

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