Horse racing and betting are returning to Kansas for the first time in sixteen years. The Eureka Downs track will open for six dates this month after $2 million of renovations. KMUW's Roger Nomer has more about re-opening the oldest horse racing track west of the Mississippi River.
Plus, more on these stories:
- Bombardier stock is seeing an upswing after President Donald Trump's visit to Park City Monday.
- A Wichita city leader Tuesday pushed for more information about the cleanup of an encampment at a public park.
- Kansas will decide if two state Supreme Court justices and five appellate court judges get to keep their jobs this November.
- The Stryker Sports Complex will host a community vigil tonight to support those affected by last week's tragedy.
- The Wichita City Council voted Tuesday to allocate one-point-six-million dollars to its Affordable Housing Fund.
- A new facility at Kansas State University will help detect animal disease and protect livestock.
- Anyone with unused, unwanted or expired medications can safely dispose of them on Saturday from 10 to 2 during National Drug Take Back Day.
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