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Early voting is underway. The amendment appears on ballots statewide during the primary election and every voter can weigh in, regardless of political affiliation.
Local news
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State Board of Education takes time to consider nation’s historic documents.
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Ballet Wichita is taking Lewis Carroll’s classic “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” on the road as the company travels around the state. The moveable visuals of "Wonderland" come courtesy of a partnership with Shocker Studios.
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Democratic governor marks fifth appointment to state’s highest court.
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In April 2026, Kansas exported $91.3 million of products to China, the third largest country behind Mexico and Canada, according to the Observatory of Economic Complexity, an economic data-gathering organization.
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In the most recent school year, 1,510 students applied to participate.
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The Trump administration wants to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Park, directly outside the White House. It's long been a popular spot for protesters, who worry barriers will change that.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the country's popular defense minister, who pushed for innovation in the battlefield through the use of drones and turned the tables on Russia.
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Ten photographers share their favorite memories from the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour, which was headlined by this year's winner, the Dallas hip-hop group Cure for Paranoia.
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Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.
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The Federal Highway Administration quietly stripped bike lanes and other safety recommendations from a key list of best practices. Critics say those measures are proven to cut crashes and save lives.
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For the sixth World Cup in a row, no team from the Asian Football Confederation made it past the first knockout round, winning only three games out of 29. Asian teams are competitive — up to a point.
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We've all engaged in a little 'gossip.' But did you know its origins were tied to family and friendship?
Commentary & Podcasts
Fletcher Powell says a new movie is one of the best movies of the year.
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