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Beyond Medicare’s $0 Premium: What Could You Owe?
A $0 monthly plan premium and free routine doctor visits can make Medicare Advantage coverage sound inexpensive. But what would you owe for surgery, hospitalization…
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Wichita DJs Bring a Beat to Election Day
DJ Super Mario and DJ Marcus El join a national initiative bringing music outside Sedgwick County polling places Nov. 3.
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Opinion: COMBAT Helps Give Youth Like Me a Chance
Through ArtsTech, Jayden Frazier found work experience, college opportunities and caring mentors. He urges voters to renew Jackson County’s COMBAT tax.
Wichita’s $615 Million School Bond: Two Votes, Different Tax Impacts
Less than two years after narrowly rejecting a $450 million school bond, Wichita school district voters are being asked to approve a larger package — and what would be the district’s first successful bond issue since 2008.
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Jeanna Repass Leads Kansas Democrats’ Blue Wave Push
The state party’s first Black woman chair is building the organization behind Democrats’ hopes for November gains.
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Medicare Offers GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs for $50 a Month
Diabetes isn’t required. Here’s who qualifies, how to get started and what to know before seeking treatment.
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Teen Arrested After Shooting Near FAMU Homecoming
Twelve people were injured, including six minors, after gunfire broke out near the university’s football stadium.
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12 Foods That Help Boost Your Immune System
Options like fatty fish, citrus fruits and sunflower seeds can help keep you well and heal faster
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Lucky 13: Heights Hall of Fame Welcomes Its Sixth Class
Lavonta Williams joins athletes, educators and other accomplished Falcons in the school’s 2026 class.
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New Outdoor Roller Skating Rink Open at Kansas City’s Blues Park
The 16,000-square-foot rink is open from dawn to dusk, but skaters must bring their own equipment and follow posted rules.
Denise Colborn Builds Pageant Winners — and Confidence
The Wichita coach behind a national Miss Teen USA winner brings diversity, encouragement and a devoted volunteer team to the Miss ICT pageant.
17th Street Work Nears Completion: What Took So Long?
As the changes become visible, we explain the work behind months of barricades and detours.
