Local News:
Attempt to Consolidate Small Schools Fails
Officials at a handful of small school districts are likely breathing a sigh of relief because legislation that could have cut their budgets was gutted in the Kansas House. Stephen Koranda has this report.
Heroines: Karen Humphreys Honoring Marni Vliet
The Honoring Our Heroines viewing gala is a promotional and fund-raising event for the Plaza of Heroines of the Center for Women’s Studies at Wichita State.
State Senate Looks at Tax Plan.
Kansas Senate lawmakers will kick off two days of hearings today on a tax plan proposed by Governor Mark Parkinson. Stephen Koranda has more.
2010 Kansas Housing Market Forecast
Dr. Stanley Longhofer, Director of the Center for Real Estate at Wichita State University, offers some highlights from the 2010 Kansas Housing Market Forecast. He talks with KMUW’s Frank Dudgeon.
WSU Professor adopts child from Haiti
WSU English Professor Jean Griffith and her husband Ross desired to adopt a child from Haiti. Their son, 18-month-old Alexander, was orphaned at birth. The toddler from Port-au-Prince was flown to the states after January’s devastating earthquake. KMUW’s Carla Eckels talks with Griffith about why she and her husband decided to adopt a child from Haiti.
