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The Tony Award Winning play Hadestown arrives in Wichita this weekend. South African born actor Namisa Mdlalose Bizana, who performs the role of Persephone says that she has long known she would wind up on international stages.
We remember Wichita and Nashville musician Jenny Wood, who passed on March 7 at age 43.
Local news
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The bill prohibits state and local governments from requiring centers perform abortions, counsel clients in favor of abortion, and hire people "who do not affirm the center's mission or pro-life ethic." Gov. Laura Kelly can veto the bill, sign it or let it become law without her signature.
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A bill to make diagnostic mammograms free for anyone with insurance in Kansas has stalled. Democrats say it's because the legislation was championed by Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, who happens to be running against the Senate president in the GOP governor primary.
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The Kansas News Service interviewed lawmakers on both sides of the aisle about their use of AI chatbots in the legislative process. There are no restrictions on lawmakers using ChatGPT, Claude and other services.
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There aren't many details on what Monarch or NextEra envision for western Sedgwick County, in part because people selling land have been asked to sign non-disclosure agreements with the companies.
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After an Oklahoma man was killed by a tiger at his preserve last year, the incident put a spotlight on safety risks of owning big cats. Some animal welfare advocates say federal regulations don’t go far enough to protect these animals and the people interacting with them.
NPR News
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At the Emergency Hospital, dozens crowded around a thick book to check the names of the victims killed in an airstrike on a rehabilitation center. The U.N. says over a hundred people were killed.
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Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be the first U.S. ally to visit the White House since President Trump asked for help in sending ships to patrol the Strait of Hormuz.
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Autism experts plan to convene in Washington Thursday to propose a research agenda at odds with the one endorsed by the Trump Administration.
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A Virginia after-school cursive club went viral. More than two dozen states require cursive in their curriculums. Is it an effective learning tool or just nostalgia?
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A full calendar doesn't mean you have to feel exhausted all the time. Experts share natural ways to boost energy and beat the constant battle of tiredness.
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Investigators in the U.S. search for motives in three recent instances of targeted attacks, and whether they are related to the war in Iran.
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Taxpayers who purchased a new vehicle in 2025 may qualify for a new deduction on their taxes — even if they're not itemizing. But not everyone is eligible.
Commentary & Podcasts
The legendary Canadian rock band Triumph is back on tour after more than 30 years. Co-founder Gil Moore discusses relaunching the band why he's a strong supporter of musical education.
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