The sudden death of a loved one can send one reeling with uncertainty and overwhelming grief. It’s what happened to Wichitian Stephanie Stovall two years ago when her husband Carl died from a pulmonary embolism after 31 years of marriage. Stovall recently published a book called Grief S.U.C.K.S. KMUW’s Carla Eckels sat down with her to discuss navigating life — after death.
Plus more on these stories:
- Kansas will vote in the August 2026 primary election on a constitutional amendment that would change how the state selects Supreme Court justices.
- The state’s top education leader says Kansas kids need more time in school, and that could happen over the summer.
- HumanKind Ministries has been awarded a $1 million dollar challenge grant as part of its ongoing capital campaign.
- A SpaceX capsule called Dragon splashed down off the Florida gulf coast Tuesday. On board were four people, including an astronaut from Kansas.
- Kansas experienced one of its warmest years on record last year. And yet, Kansas State University found sorghum yields spiked.
- Kansas State Research and Extension will host an event to help people adopt water-efficient gardening methods.
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