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State lawmakers considered Wednesday streamlining the application process for federal benefits so people who qualify for cash assistance and food assistance can receive both through one application.

Banned Books Week launched in 1982 in response to a surge in the number of book challenges in libraries and schools. This year's theme is "Let Books Be: Protect the Freedom to Read."

For this month's ArtWorks, Torin Andersen talks to an artist whose exhibit highlights the joy of living.

For some students and teachers, a new cell-phone ban is a welcome relief. Also, an art exhibit that highlights the joy of living.

More than a month into the semester, some students and teachers say it's going better than expected.

Bob Love, a longtime band member of the musical group, also announces the release of new arrangements of some of their classic hits.

In August, the Wichita school board approved contracts for bat remediation at three schools.

Propylon more than one year behind schedule, testing still finding flaws.

Rural communities across Kansas are losing population, often because young people are leaving. How can you get them to return? One rural county has come up with a solution: pay them to come back.

Some Wichita City Council members said they want to prohibit local police from partnering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.