Women's perspective found in two one-act plays in Auburn
AUBURN — Because Mother’s Day was in the middle of this time slot on Auburn Community Theater’s season calendar, artistic director Bert Miller said, “We wanted to offer some plays that were for...
View ArticleMother's Day concert features Beethoven and the bubbly
Grace Cathedral is offering moms an afternoon of Beethoven and some bubbly at a Mother’s Day chamber music concert and champagne reception.The Orfeo Trio, Wichita State University’s official piano...
View ArticleOut & About calendar, May 6-12
Items for the Out & About calendar can be submitted by email to Arts & Entertainment editor Bill Blankenship at bill.blankenship@cjonline.com. The deadline is noon Tuesday for publication...
View ArticleMan gets probation in friend's fatal shooting in Wichita
WICHITA — A man has been sentenced to three years of probation in the killing of his friend in southeast Wichita.The Wichita Eagle (http://bit.ly/1WMqjHv ) reports that 20-year-old Octevious Loudermilk...
View ArticleGOP states, including Kansas, benefiting from shift to wind and solar energy
WASHINGTON — If there’s a War on Coal, it’s increasingly clear which side is winning.Wind turbines and solar panels accounted for more than two-thirds of all new electric generation capacity added to...
View ArticleOSHA cites company with grain dust issues at Kansas facility
TRIBUNE — Federal officials have cited a national agricultural marketing firm based in Omaha, Nebraska, with exposing workers to grain dust and fall hazards in western Kansas.The Occupational Safety...
View ArticleAttorney: Kansas delays Planned Parenthood's Medicaid cutoff
A Planned Parenthood attorney says Kansas will not cut off Medicaid funding for the abortion provider until May 24.Attorney Bob Eye said Friday that Planned Parenthood and the state Department of...
View ArticlePittsburg State student Ashly Erickson dies while celebrating with friends...
PITTSBURG — A Pittsburg State University student died Thursday night, two days before her graduation.Witnesses said Ashly Erickson, 23, collapsed while celebrating the completion of her studies with...
View ArticleAnother lawsuit accuses former Kansas VA employee of sexual abuse
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The number of lawsuits accusing a former physician assistant at a Veteran’s Administration hospital in Kansas of sexual abuse has grown to at least five.Josh Hutchison, 38, who lives...
View ArticleBrownback administration launches quest for more foster parents
The record-high number of foster care children in Kansas led to a renewed call by the administration of Gov. Sam Brownback for expansion of the state’s network of foster parents, especially for care of...
View ArticleSchool board to review Manhattan High School's mascot name
MANHATTAN — The fate of Manhattan High School’s Indians mascot could be decided this fall.The Manhattan Mercury (http://bit.ly/1STKdM4 ) reports that six of the seven Manhattan-Ogden school board...
View ArticleKansas casino holds groundbreaking in Pittsburg after legal battle
PITTSBURG — More than 80 Pittsburg-area community members have gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking of a new casino that was delayed for months because of legal challenges.The Joplin Globe...
View ArticleJury: Anti-abortion activist's letter to Wichita doctor not a threat
WICHITA — Jurors sided with a Kansas anti-abortion activist on Friday by ruling that she didn’t intentionally seek to intimidate a doctor by sending a letter that suggested someone might place an...
View ArticleStudy says Haskell Indian Nations University buildings need up to $123...
LAWRENCE — A recently released report says that Haskell Indian Nations University needs between $111 million and $123 million to get its aging facilities up to par.The Lawrence Journal-World...
View ArticleYoung suspect in Kansas City-area woman's stabbing death to be tried as adult
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A Missouri judge has ordered one of two teens accused of fatally stabbing a suburban Kansas City woman to stand trial as an adult.The Lee’s Summit Journal (http://bit.ly/1T2Kq1T )...
View ArticleGov. Brownback signs drone stalking, toll road bills and 11 others
Gov. Sam Brownback signed legislation Friday expanding anti-stalking law to include use of drones, placing a hold on vehicle registrations by people with more than $100 in unpaid turnpike fees and...
View ArticleTim Brown, Junction City police chief, to step down
After more than 37 years on the force, Junction City’s police chief is calling it quits.Tim Brown will retire effective June 17, the city announced Friday.Brown began his career on the Junction City...
View ArticleBob Dole endorses Donald Trump for president
As he seeks to overcome the apathy of party leaders and prominent Republicans, presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump announced Friday he has the support of Kansas’ elder statesman.Trump’s...
View ArticleBest paw forward: American Kennel Club Dog Show brings breeds to Topeka
Cathy Drummonds loves dog shows as much for the people and the traveling as she does for the dogs.Since October, the Monroe, Mich., native has been touring the country with her husband and a small pack...
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