Poet Andres N. Ordorica has just published his first novel today. He spoke with KMUW's Beth Golay about his debut, How We Named the Stars.
Plus more on these stories:
- A new study found nearly half of all Wichita renters were cost-burdened by housing in 2022, spending more than 30 percent of their income on rent and utilities.
- Alaska Airlines and United have resumed flying Boeing’s 737 Max 9 jetliners.
- A proposed refinery in southeast Kansas would be the state’s first to churn out renewable aviation fuel.
- A study by the University of Kansas finds that Warriors’ Ascent, a program for veterans and first responders, shows promise in treating issues like post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.
- A man charged with stealing the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” was spared prison time at his sentencing Monday.
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