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United Teachers of Wichita
District and union negotiators reached the tentative deal through talks brokered by a federal mediator.
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KCK Animal ServicesOn Aug. 15, Kansas City, Kansas, Animal Services responded to a hoarding case in the city’s Northwest neighborhood with over 80 dogs on the property. The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department say the investigation is ongoing. -
Sam Clausen/Pittsburg State UniversityThe prothonotary warbler population in Kansas is growing as the birds stop to breed before heading south. Researchers are using electronic trackers to study their movements.
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A deal reached with United Teachers of Wichita would raise teachers' base salaries by 1.5%. Some teachers would get bonuses linked to additional experience and education. -
Plaintiffs to challenge court decision with appeal to Kansas Supreme Court -
Group eager for constitutional amendment declaring life begins at conception -
In an executive order, Trump recommended separating the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination — although there aren't separate vaccines available — and that all vaccines should be given in separate doctor's visits. -
Shades of red extracted from an ancient corn variety held up to heat and other conditions typical of food processing and storage. Researchers are exploring whether this natural dye alternative could open new markets for Midwest farmers.
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KARL MONDON/AFP via Getty ImagesThe former Meta employee testified that the company culture prioritized user numbers over child safety measures. -
Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images North AmericaThe federal debt reached $40 trillion as the government adds red ink at a rapid rate. That's leading nervous investors to demand higher interest rates —pushing up borrowing costs for everyone else.
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Dr. David Morens, a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci, has pleaded guilty to violating federal law by trying to conceal emails about the origins of the COVID-1 pandemic. -
Lawyers for Rep. Joyce Beatty asked a judge to rule speedily on the complex's renovation and entrance tarp. The National Symphony Orchestra also announced its new season, away from the Kennedy Center. -
There's a reason why the escapist hit from singer Aitana has swept most of the Spanish-language world. -
Researchers have identified a speed demon at the heart of the Milky Way. This fast-moving star may yield insights into the black hole parked at the center of our galaxy. -
Oregon was the first state to establish a legalized and regulated psilocybin industry. Since then, thousands have tried magic mushrooms. Here is the latest data from the state's real-life experiment.
Commentary & Podcasts
British writer Martin Amis had a reputation as an angry young man. Yes, he was a bad boy, but Wichita State English professor Fran Connor says he also had big things to say about capitalism and culture… on today’s Why Should I Read This?
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