In Kansas, the name John Brown is shorthand for a violent period of the state’s history in the lead-up to the Civil War. One hundred and seventy years later, some modern day activists and educators are still debating his legacy.
Plus more on these stories:
- Kansas Republicans were unsuccessful in their effort to require high school students to pass an American civics exam before graduation.
- Members of a state advisory council say Kansas is not providing the money needed to serve special education students.
- The Kansas Republican Party claims a Johnson County preacher has been using his tax-exempt church’s resources to potentially launch a campaign for the U.S. Senate.
- Haysville is offering financial incentives for people to open a restaurant or coffee shop within its city limits.
- Local faith organizations will gather today to discuss solutions to community-wide issues.
- Music Theatre Wichita has announced plans for a new education center north of downtown.
- Girls flag football is now an official high school sport in Kansas.
Producers: Haley Crowson and Fletcher Powell
Editors: Haley Crowson and Suzanne Perez
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