News Archives:
Kansas Legislature Adjourns
Wed, March 31, 2010
Lawmakers have vacated the Statehouse in Topeka for a month-long break. Stephen Koranda has more on what they?ll need to do when they get back.
Ethics Complaint Against House Speaker Dismissed, but Panel Says Law Should Change
Tue, March 30, 2010
A House panel has dismissed an ethical complaint against the House speaker. But as Stephen Koranda reports, they did make a recommendation to change the law.
Decision Could Be Near on Speaker’s Ethics Complaint
Mon, March 29, 2010
An investigation into an ethical complaint against the House Speaker could come to a head today. The House Select Investigative Committee has heard testimony from both sides of the issue and members are now trying to come to a decision. Stephen Koranda has more.
Deadline near for Medicare Advantage
Mon, March 29, 2010
Senior citizens thinking about signing up for a Medicare Advantage plan have less than two days to make up their minds. More from Bryan Thompson.
USDA report claims WSU Research violated Animal Welfare Laws
Mon, March 29, 2010
According to a federal report by the United States Department of Agriculture, research on the WSU campus has violated Animal Welfare Laws. SAEN, a national watchdog group says the research should be terminated. KMUW’s Carla Eckels reports:
Health Care Exemption Amendment Fails in House
Tue, March 23, 2010
Kansas lawmakers trying to exempt the state from federal health care legislation have hit a stumbling block. A proposed health care constitutional amendment failed in the House yesterday. Stephen Koranda has more.
Kansas House to Take Final Action on Health Care Amendment
Mon, March 22, 2010
The Kansas House will likely take final action today on a bill aimed at exempting Kansas from federal health care legislation. Yesterday, House members gave the bill initial approval. KPR. Stephen Koranda has more.
Vandals target the Sedgwick County Democrat Party Headquarters in Wichita
Mon, March 22, 2010
A brick bearing “Anti-Obama and Anti-healthcare” rhetoric was thrown through the glass window of the Sedgwick County Democratic Headquarters in Wichita - prior to Sunday’s National Healthcare Vote. KMUW’s Carla Eckels reports…
Heroines: Cynthia Glynn honoring Harriet Price
Mon, March 22, 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.
Wichita Art Museum’s 75th Anniversary
Sun, March 21, 2010
Charles Steiner, Director of the Wichita Art Museum, talks to KMUW’s Frank Dudgeon.
Heroines: Sheryl Kelly honoring Dr. Donna Sweet
Thu, March 18, 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.
House Ethics Committee Begins Hearings on Speaker
Wed, March 17, 2010
A special House committee will start hearings today on an ethical complaint filed against House Speaker Mike O?Neal. Yesterday, the committee decided not to dismiss the complaint against the Hutchinson Republican. Stephen Koranda has more.
Education Supporters Rally at the Statehouse
Tue, March 16, 2010
Parents, teachers and students rallied at the Statehouse in Topeka yesterday to protest cuts to education in Kansas. Stephen Koranda has more.
Heroines: Rosemary Mohr honoring Darlene Knorr
Tue, March 16, 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.
Event Highlights Dangers of Sports Concussions
Mon, March 15, 2010
Two well-known Kansas City sports figures will join a pair of medical experts March 24th in a panel discussion on sports-related concussions. Bryan Thompson reports.
Study Released on Passenger Rail Service
Thu, March 11, 2010
The Kansas Department of Transportation has released a study outlining plans to expand passenger rail service in the state. Stephen Koranda has more.
Kay Myers honoring Laura McMullen Cross
Thu, March 11, 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.
Opponents of Tobacco Tax Testify
Wed, March 10, 2010
The Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee this week is hearing from opponents and supporters of a tobacco tax increase. The bill would increase the state?s cigarette tax from 79 cents to $1.34 per pack. The tax for other types of tobacco would increase from 10 to 40 percent of the wholesale cost. Yesterday opponents lined up to testify against the legislation. Stephen Koranda has more.
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.
