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A local weather phenomenon holds that the 6,100-person town of Tonganoxie, Kansas, can weaken and divide thunderstorms and tornadoes. Experts are mixed on its existence — and what causes it — but locals say otherwise.
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Farmers who were promised funding through the federal Regional Food Business Centers have been left in limbo after the Trump administration shut down the program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will honor grants the program already approved, but it’s unclear when.
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This week on "The Range," we talk with some advocates who want to make downtown accessible for everyone. Also, a vision for the Kansas African American Museum’s new building.
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Colby Munn of the Wichita band Stay The Course says that his band's record deal came about because of the label owner's relaxation routine.
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Shane Carter has only been the executive director of The Kansas African American Museum for three months, but one of his missions is to turn the museum’s new downtown space a premier destination for visitors.
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Members of a local advisory board say the city failed to add accessibility features in a recent traffic project. The city now says it will go back and make changes.
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Plus: physical fitness, Confederate statues, robot overlords and weird zoo requests.
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The National Crime Prevention Council is questioning federal cuts to McGruff the Crime Dog's campaign to sniff out fake pills. The group says McGruff's work that started in 1980 isn't over.
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Economists say, what happens in Vegas matters nationally because it often reflects broader trends on consumer confidence and the overall health of the U.S. economy.
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Unlike other tech giants, many music-streaming services like Spotify are not currently taking steps to label AI-generated content. But experts say more transparency is key.
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The new school year can be exciting, but also stressful. Kids may be feeling anxious. Parents may be juggling new responsibilities. Experts share tips on how to manage this season of change.
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NASA is accelerating plans to have a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030.
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The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits.
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This week on "Dining with Denise," we'll hear about some new-to-Wichita chain restaurants opening over the coming months.
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