Local News:
Wichita Black Arts Festival held Labor Day Weekend
Thu, September 02, 2010
42nd Wichita Black Arts Festival takes place this Labor Day weekend at McAdam’s Park. KMUW’s Carla Eckels reports…
Picasso Painting on display at WSU’s Ulrich Museum of Art
Thu, September 02, 2010
A 1961 painting by internationally acclaimed artist Pablo Picasso will go on display today (9/3/10)at Wichita State University’s Ulrich Museum of Art. KMUW’s Carla Eckels reports… sity
Kansas Smoking Ban Goes into Effect in Wichita
Wed, September 01, 2010
The Statewide Smoking Ban that prohibits smoking in most public places will now be enforced in Wichita. Sedgwick County District Court Judge Jeff Goering’s ruling allows the Kansas smoking ban to immediately go into effect in the city. KMUW’s Carla Eckels reports…
Judge To Rule on Smoking Ban in Wichita
Fri, August 27, 2010
A Sedgwick County judge will decide whether to continue an injunction pending trial, regarding a Wichita smoking ordinance. The statewide smoking ban that went into effect July 1st prohibits smoking in most public places across Kansas but the state law has not been enforced in Wichita. KMUW’s Carla Eckels reports…
90th Anniversary Celebration of the 19th Amendment at WSU
Wed, August 25, 2010
A 90th Anniversary Celebration of the 19th Amendment that granted women the right to vote takes place at WSU’s Metroplex Thursday, August 26th.
Retired Airforce Officer Larry Smith wins Wichita Senior Spelling Bee
Tue, August 10, 2010
Dozens of senior citizens took part in the Third Annual Greater Wichita Spelling Bee at Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
An infamous East German car and some Americans who love them
Fri, August 06, 2010
This Saturday the Augusta Historic Theater will host a pre-release screening of American Trabants, a short documentary film about the infamous East German car and some Americans who love them.
Preliminary Results In For KS Primaries
Wed, August 04, 2010
November’s general election candidates are gearing up for more campaigning following Tuesday’s primary elections
Slight increase in Voter Turnout expected in August Primary
Tue, August 03, 2010
Sedgwick County Election Commissioner, Bill Gale, has predicted a 20 percent voter turnout in the August Primary, a slight increase over previous primaries.
Learjet 85 Aircraft Project Secured in Wichita
Fri, July 30, 2010
Bombardier Aerospace has agreed to build its new midsize Learjet 85 in Wichita
Negro League Baseball Exhibit opens in Wichita (Friday, July 30th)
Thu, July 29, 2010
The exhibit, The Homerun for History: Negro League Baseball from 1920-1960 opens Friday, July 30th, at the Kansas African American Museum in Downtown Wichita.
WSU Breaks Ground for Kansas’ Only Dental Education Program (video)
Tue, July 27, 2010
The WSU Foundation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony last week for WSU’s Advanced Education in General Dentistry. The facility will be the only dental education program in the state of Kansas.
Unclaimed Property Returns Tour at Atwater City Hall in Wichita
Fri, July 23, 2010
Wichita area residents can find out if they have unclaimed cash and property safeguarded by the state. State Officials will be at the Atwater City Hall in Wichita.
KMUW’s Carla Eckels rides with Sister Ann as she makes house calls in Wichita’s Hilltop Neighborhood
Wed, July 21, 2010
KMUW’s Carla Eckels rides along with 88-year-old nun Sister Ann, as she serves residents in Wichita’s Hilltop Neighborhood.
WSU’s College of Health Professions is awarded a grant of nearly a half million dollars
Thu, July 15, 2010
WSU’s College of Health Professions is awarded $485,000 for scholarships targeting minority and disadvantaged students.
