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The teachers union at Wichita State University says more than two dozen international students have had their visas revoked and face deportation or other consequences under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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Officials say an unvaccinated child in Sedgwick County has tested positive for measles.
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Kansas has reported 37 cases of measles this year, but Wichita hasn't had a case since 2017. Doctors are bracing for when that finally happens.
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University officials say the library has been weeding out materials that are outdated or have not been checked out in over a decade. But faculty say they should have been consulted first.
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Out of 157,000 students who participated in Poetry Out Loud this school year, Wichita East High senior Ismail Saeed is one of 55 who advanced to the national finals in Washington, D.C. The winner gets $20,000.
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The law allows the city to fine landlords who are found to have retaliated against tenants for complaining to the city’s code enforcement department. The city has only received a few complaints so far, and hasn't escalated any or issued fines, but that may change as more residents find out about the ordinance.
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Wichita school board members want an online dashboard where residents can easily track major capital projects. They hope to clarify the district's overall building needs, which were at issue during a recent failed bond campaign.
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A rash of daily newsletters for Wichita, Olathe, Overland Park and Lawrence all market themselves as community services aiming to “make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people in our community, and support local organizations.” They're run by NYC-based Matthew Henderson, using artificial intelligence.
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A new study out this week from the museum think tank Remuseum suggests free admission attracts more visitors without increasing costs. One success story was the Wichita Art Museum.
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The January midair collision with the Army helicopter happened as the American Airlines jet was about to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. All 67 people on both aircraft died.
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A final tally of votes in the Feb. 25 special election shows opponents edging bond supporters by only 319 votes. Wichita school district leaders say they plan to regroup and consider next steps.
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Black Kansans die at higher rates of seven of nine leading causes of death than all other Kansans. Advocates say now is an important time to focus on these disparities.