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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai will perform at the Steifel Theatre in Salina on Monday, April 29, and at the Uptown Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. on Wednesday, May 1.
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This week on The Range...there’s a new head honcho at Cowtown. Also, we visit an often overlooked inhabitant along the Arkansas River. -
Wichita has seen a steep rise in the construction of duplexes marketed to homebuyers, suggesting that might make more new construction affordable as starter homes. -
The annual “State of the Air” report from the American Lung Association shows some progress for the region and the nation in smog reduction but reports that particulate pollution levels are deadly. -
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly signed the Kansas law that denies civil asset forfeiture in cases of lower level crimes like simple possession of drugs. It also forces police to return seized property faster. -
Singer-songwriter John Craigie performs at Wave Thursday night with fellow singer-songwriter Mason Jennings.
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lingqi xie/Getty ImagesA new study shows people who are in the habit of climbing stairs are less likely to die from heart disease compared to those who don't. Stair climbers also had a slight boost in longevity. -
Seth Pincus, Elizabeth Fischer, Austin Athman/APAlthough HIV transmission from contaminated blood through unsterile injection is a well-known risk, the CDC said this is the first documentation of probable infections involving cosmetic services.
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The aid group said the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire and that it has almost 8 million meals ready to distribute. The group halted efforts after Israeli strikes killed seven workers. -
After 16 seasons, two Olympic gold medals and three WNBA championships, Candace Parker announced her retirement from professional basketball on Sunday. -
Multiple tornadoes over several days leveled buildings and left a trail of damage in parts of the South and Midwest. -
Police took more than 250 protesters into custody in Arizona, Indiana, Massachusetts and Missouri this weekend, as the war in Gaza continues to embroil campuses across the nation. -
An organic seed company was distressed to learn it had marketed a GMO purple tomato by mistake. The incident raised alarm about the impact of new GMO plants.
Commentary & Podcasts
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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Sloane Crosley's "Grief is for People" is a poignant and smartly written memoir that will resonate with anyone who has experienced a personal loss.
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