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Mychal Threets, also known as "Mychal the Librarian," will visit Wichita on Tuesday as part of a nationwide tour to promote his new children's book, along with literacy and the value of public libraries.
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Victims of a former chiropractor were shocked when a judge released the man on bond after he was charged with 51 counts of sexual assault. They're supporting a bill endorsed by a Senate committee that requires convicted felons to be held behind bars before sentencing.
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This week on "The Range," take a look…at the new host for Reading Rainbow. Also, an artist who doesn’t mind getting a little messy.
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Olathe council members voted unanimously to commit some sales and hotel guest taxes revenues as part of the Chiefs deal that will bring a new training facility and HQ to the city. Many residents at a public hearing spoke against the plan over a lack of transparency.
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Some Wichita residents believe that a new commercial from Wichita Forward, the nonprofit group behind a proposed sales tax, violated city and state political action rules.
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Seventeen-year-old Cedric "CJ" Lofton died at a Sedgwick County juvenile facility in 2021 after five officers pinned him to the floor for more than half an hour during a mental health crisis.
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Many spent their careers training on the mountains they'll be competing on at the Winter Games. Lindsey Vonn wanted to stage a comeback on these slopes and Jessie Diggins won her first World Cup there.
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Alberto Castañeda Mondragón was hospitalized with eight skull fractures and five life-threatening brain hemorrhages. Officers claimed he ran into a wall, but medical staff doubted that account.
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Amid an ongoing standoff between Harvard and the White House, the Defense Department said it plans to cut ties with the Ivy League — ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs.
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Washington Post chief executive and publisher Will Lewis has resigned just days after the newspaper announced massive layoffs.
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Nancy Guthrie was last seen a week ago. In the days since, investigators have launched a frantic search to return the 84-year-old home.
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Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason weaves scenes of quiet domestic life against the backdrop of an arresting landscape in his newest film.
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Olympic figure skating is often seems to take athletes to the very edge of perfection, but even the greatest stumble and fall. How do they pull themselves together again on the biggest world stage? Toughness, poise and practice.
Commentary & Podcasts
Beth Golay visits with Naeem Murr about his novel, "Every Exit Brings You Home." And Suzanne Perez visits with Mychal Threets about his book for kids, "I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy."
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