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A new group aimed at helping African American boys develop life and leadership skills is gaining traction in Wichita. KMUW’s Carla Eckels sat down with three of the men involved with The Brotherhood Project.
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As residents revolt over surge in development, experts say transparency is critical for building trust with a community.
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Kansas has a fast-growing dairy industry, but milking cows isn’t easy and it’s hard to find workers. Industry groups say immigrants are critical and those workers say they’re needed to feed Kansas families.
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A new memoir by Wichita author Lakshmi Kambampati chronicles her journey as an immigrant, educator and traveler. In it she explores lessons about embracing change and moving forward. Beth Golay sat down with Kambampati to talk about the project and what she learned along the way.
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When viewing an art exhibition, you don’t often think about how the pieces were mounted on the wall. James Porter has been hanging artwork in WSU’s Ulrich Museum and throughout the community for decades. Torin Andersen caught up with Porter at the Ulrich recently to see a work in progress.
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This week on "The Range," a local author reflects on her life as a teacher and a learner. Also, a local man who makes hanging art into an art form
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The Trump administration has tried to lower beef prices for months, but demand, drought and a parasite have foiled its efforts. Some ranchers are frustrated with the administration’s latest moves.
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Siobhan Kirchstein received a warning — which is the penalty for a first offense under state law — for not using the bathroom that matches her sex assigned at birth. So far, the University of Kansas has not received a fine.
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NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches Aug. 30 on a mission to explore some of the most pressing mysteries of the cosmos.
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Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with uncomfortable thoughts about your body, ground yourself with these techniques.
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The singer, actress and philanthropist could have filled a whole quiz, but we had to give other people a chance.
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Treasure Secretary Scott Bessent said oil pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant in two years. Energy experts say that is unlikely to happen.
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A slew of American companies are getting billions of dollars back in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling. Many consumers, though, may never get anything back.
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Limited public discussion of the trust fund's shortfall has experts worried that most Americans don't fully understand the problems Social Security faces — let alone be able to weigh in on solutions.
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A house in San Francisco covered in the painted faces of Latin rock artists was formally landmarked by the city. Its neighborhood has seen skyrocketing home prices and decades of redevelopment.
Commentary & Podcasts
On this week's Flyover Food, Chef Travis Russell tells us about one of his favorite joys of summer.
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