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.

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The Fourth Annual St. Patrick’s Parade in Historic Delano

Saturday, March 13th

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NPR Headlines:

'Jihad Jane' Creates A Calamity For Authorities

In online chat rooms, she called herself "Jihad Jane." Her real name is Colleen LaRose. And she represents law enforcement's worst nightmare. A petite, 46-year-old blond from the leafy suburbs of Philadelphia, she is what investigators worry is the new face of terrorism.

For Biden, A Case Of Heartburn In The Holy Land

Israel's announcement of plans to build new homes for Israelis in east Jerusalem caught visiting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden by surprise. Analysts say the incident is a stark reminder of the many obstacles to forging enduring peace between Palestinians and Israelis.

As Lice Grow Treatment-Resistant, Drug Could Help

Lice in children have been treated for years with lotions, creams and shampoos. But the little critters are becoming more and more resistant. Now an oral drug already used to treat certain parasites in people appears to kill lice as well. Researchers say it could be an alternative when standard treatments fail.

Ahmadeinejad Denounces U.S. In Afghanistan

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad paid a visit to Kabul Wednesday and denounced the U.S. for "playing a double game" in Afghanistan. He was responding to remarks by Defense Secretary Robert Gates who left the city earlier in the day.

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