News Archives:
Mental Illness and Voting
Thu, April 29, 2010
Legislators can block Kansans with mental illness from voting, according to the Kansas constitution. Efforts to remove that provision moved forward yesterday in the House. Stephen Koranda has more.
Competing Rallies Greet Returning Legislators
Wed, April 28, 2010
Lawmakers are continuing to wrangle with budget proposals. House leaders want spending cuts to fill a 500 million dollar hole in the state budget. Senate leaders are pushing for tax increases to help cover the shortfall. Advocacy groups on all sides of the issue are trying to get lawmakers attention, and that resulted in two very different rallies being held at the Statehouse yesterday. Stephen Koranda reports.
Bus Tour to Promote Children’s Services
Wed, April 21, 2010
As state lawmakers prepare to reconvene at the Statehouse next week, supporters of early childhood programs in Kansas are trying to drum up opposition to any further cuts in those programs. More from Bryan Thompson.
Goddard High School Celebrates Earth Day
Wed, April 21, 2010
KMUW’s Carla Eckels visits Goddard High School for Earth Day Celebration
WSU’s C. Nicholas Johnson on “The Wiyos of Oz.”
Wed, April 21, 2010
An intriguing mix of dance, theatre, film and live music is featured in “The Wiyos of Oz,” presented this week by the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre at WSU. Nick Johnson, Director of Dance at WSU, talks with KMUW’s Frank Dudgeon.
Kansas Domestic Violence Bill Becoming Law
Mon, April 19, 2010
KMUW’s Carla Eckels talks to Jana’s Campaign Founder Curt Brungardt about Domestic Violence Bill
Arts Partners program featured at Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet School
Thu, April 15, 2010
KMUW’s Carla Eckels visits Arts Partners Showcase at Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet School
New Penalties for Selling Drugs to Minors
Sun, April 11, 2010
Kansas lawmakers have sent the governor a bill strengthening the penalties for those who sell drugs to kids, or expose them to the hazards of meth labs. Bryan Thompson has more.
Gordon Park’s Nephew Tours Parks’ Art Exhibit at at WSU
Fri, April 09, 2010
KMUW’s Carla Eckels interviews David Cooksey, Grand-nephew of photographer Gordon Parks
Kansas Receives Federal Funds to Fight HIV/AIDS
Mon, April 05, 2010
The State of Kansas has been awarded almost 3.6-million dollars in federal funding for HIV/AIDS programs. Bryan Thompson reports.
