Local News:
Attempt to Consolidate Small Schools Fails
Tue, March 09, 2010
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
Tue, March 09, 2010
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.
Mon, March 08, 2010
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
Thu, March 04, 2010
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
Thu, March 04, 2010
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.
House Committee Passes Bill to Opt Out of Federal Health Reform
Tue, March 02, 2010
A bill aimed at exempting Kansas from federal health care legislation is moving forward. The bill passed the House Health and Human Services Committee yesterday. Stephen Koranda has more.
The 24th Annual Academy Award Shorts Preview
Tue, March 02, 2010
Hollywood may have the tuxedos and gowns, but here in Wichita we’ve got the shorts.
Report Says Health Care Reform Crucial for Rural America
Mon, March 01, 2010
A new report by a rural think tank says rural Americans will be devastated if Congress fails to overhaul the nation?s health care system. Bryan Thompson has more.
Lawmakers look at Eliminating Tax Credits for Insurance Companies
Mon, March 01, 2010
The House Taxation Committee is holding hearings this week to get more information on certain tax credits. Stephen Koranda has more.
Early Work-Late Work
Mon, March 01, 2010
A new invitational solo exhibition by nationally-renowned Kansas photographer Larry Schwarm is now open.
Democrats May File Ethics Complaint Against House Speaker
Sun, February 28, 2010
The top Democrat in the Kansas House says Democratic leadership could decide this week if they’ll pursue an ethical complaint against the speaker of the House. Stephen Koranda has more.
Insurance Regulators Warn Against GOP Health Plan
Sun, February 28, 2010
State insurance regulators from both political parties say a key element of the Republican approach to overhauling health care would be bad for consumers. More from Bryan Thompson.
NAACP opposes Kansas Health Care Constitutional Amendment
Wed, February 24, 2010
The Kansas chapter of the NAACP is opposing a constitutional amendment that would try to exempt Kansas from federal health care legislation. Stephen Koranda has more.
Governor Satisfied with Budget Progress So Far
Thu, February 18, 2010
Lawmakers have yet to make any serious headway into next fiscal year?s budget. In the coming year, the state is expected to face a 400 million dollar budget shortfall. But the lack of progress doesn?t have Governor Mark Parkinson concerned. Stephen Koranda has more.
StoryCorps: Linwood Sexton and Eric Sexton
Thu, February 18, 2010
This morning we continue our series of local StoryCorps conversations as community leader and former Wichita State football star Linwood Sexton talks to his son, Wichita State Athletic Director Eric Sexton, about his early days in athletics and the reality of racial discrimination.
