News Archives:
H1N1 Survey
Mon, May 31, 2010
Sedgwick County health officials want to know how residents reponded to their flu vaccine efforts. KMUW’s Frank Dudgeon reports.
The Liberty Belle (slideshow)
Thu, May 27, 2010
Wichitans will have a unique flying opportunity this Memorial Day Weekend. KMUW’s Briana O’Higgins reports.
WSU Receives Largest Known Gift in the Nation for Teaching Scholarships in Science and Math (photo)
Thu, May 27, 2010
WSU is awarded nearly $7.5 million to fund Teaching Scholarships in Science and Math
Attorney General Steve Six Gains Support for Brief Involving Westboro Baptist Church
Thu, May 20, 2010
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six is gaining support for a brief he?s filing with the US Supreme Court in a case involving Topeka?s Westboro Baptist Church. The congregation was sued by the father of a dead US Marine, after church members protested at the son?s funeral. Stephen Koranda has more.
Budget Includes Cuts to Family Planning
Wed, May 19, 2010
Abortion rights supporters are hoping Governor Mark Parkinson will veto a funding cut for two Planned Parenthood clinics. A provision in the budget that passed the legislature would route federal funding away from clinics in Wichita and Hays. Yesterday abortion rights supporters delivered hundreds of petitions to the governor?s office, urging him to veto the cut. Stephen Koranda has more.
Les Anderson on His New Book
Wed, May 12, 2010
WSU Professor of Communications Les Anderson has published a new collection of his columns in The Ark Valley News. He talks with KMUW’s Frank Dudgeon.
Kansas Prepares for Onslaught of Tree Pests
Mon, May 10, 2010
The Kansas Forest Service will be holding workshops on Tuesday in Wichita and Wednesday in Lawrence for people concerned about the pests.
Lawmakers Aim to Wrap Up Session
Sun, May 09, 2010
Lawmakers return to the statehouse today with the hopes of wrapping up the 2010 session. Legislators worked over the weekend trying to tie up loose ends of the last few important issues. Stephen Koranda has more.
House Debates New Budget
Thu, May 06, 2010
The Kansas House will continue debate today on a budget plan that would spare education and social services from deep cuts, but won’t balance without a tax increase. A coalition of Democrats and moderate Republicans drafted the proposal and introduced it on the House floor yesterday.
Meteorologist Mike Smith’s New Book
Tue, May 04, 2010
Meteorologist Mike Smith’s new book is called “Warnings: the True Story of How Science Tamed the Weather.” He talks with KMUW’s Frank Dudgeon.
New Smoking Ban Web Site Unveiled
Mon, May 03, 2010
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is preparing for a statewide smoking ban to take effect this summer. Officials rolled out a website yesterday with information on the ban, which comes into effect July 1st. Stephen Koranda has more.
An Interview With Anchee Min, author of ‘Pearl of China’
Mon, May 03, 2010
When Anchee Min escaped from China to the United States in 1984, she knew not a word of English. Besides watching Sesame Street and listening to public radio, Min began to write as a way to learn the language.
Kansas Senate to Debate Taxes
Mon, May 03, 2010
The two chambers at the Kansas Statehouse are still far apart on proposals to build a budget. House leaders have been pushing for spending cuts while members of the Senate have been calling for tax increases to preserve state services. This week the full Senate will likely debate a tax proposal. Stephen Koranda has more.
