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Jackie Robinson Statue Stolen, Wichita Police Launch Investigation

The prized statue of Jackie Robinson honoring his groundbreaking legacy was stolen from a park in Wichita, Kansas, prompting outrage and a police search.

Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a Kansas park

A prized statue of Jackie Robinson was stolen from a public park in Kansas, spurring a police search and outrage across the city of Wichita.

WEKU · Jan 27, 2024

Mayorships in two of the 100 largest U.S. cities changed party control in Nov. 7 elections

Thirteen of the 100 largest U.S. cities by population held general elections for mayor on Nov. 7, 2023. These elections resulted in party control of the mayor’s office changing in two cities. In Wichita, Kansas, Libertarian Lily Wu defeated incumbent Democratic mayor Brandon Whipple, and in Spokane, Washington, Democrat Lisa…

Ballotpedia · Nov 16, 2023

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Is Wichita Mayor-Elect Lily Wu a Libertarian?

"I believe in empowering the individual and limited government. I chose to become a Libertarian on my registration because it spoke to who I was."

Reason · Nov 10, 2023

Abortion's Big Night

Plus: RFK Jr., Wichita's libertarian mayor, Hamas' death toll accuracy, the cult of Erewhon, and more...

Reason · Nov 8, 2023

5 Cheapest U.S. Cities for Renters

It's still a renter's market in these five low-cost cities, where affordability meets lifestyle and your budget stretches further.

Barchart · Nov 6, 2023

Hyderabad student dies in car crash in the US, embassy help sought to bring back mortal remains

22-yr-old Pratiksha Kunwar from Hyderabad dies in car crash in US. Amjedullah Khan requests Indian Embassy to facilitate transportation of body. Pratiksha was pursuing Masters in Business Analysis from Wichita State University and travelling with her sister and a youth when accident occurred on Oct 15.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

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Judge's order cancels event that would have blocked sole entrance to a Kansas abortion clinic

A demonstration planned by a Roman Catholic diocese in Kansas that would have blocked the only entrance to a Wichita abortion clinic Saturday morning was canceled

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

Wu, incumbent Whipple face off in Nov. 7 mayoral election in Wichita, Kansas

Ballotpedia · Sep 25, 2023

Woman bound and gagged in BTK serial killer’s drawing has potentially been identified

The 78-year-old is serving 10 consecutive life sentences after pleading guilty to 10 murders committed from the 1970s to the 1990s in Wichita, Kansas.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

BTK killer Dennis Rader is potentially linked to five new murders, daughter says

Dennis Rader’s daughter Kerri Rawson says: ‘This is just the beginning’

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

The BTK killer’s need for notoriety led to his capture a decade ago. He’s now a ‘prime suspect’ in at least two other murders

Authorities in Oklahoma dug up ‘trophies’ from BTK killer Dennis Rader’s former home. They believe the discoveries will finally prove the prolific serial killer had even more victims, Bevan Hurley writes

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

The most ballot measures in Maine since 2010

Welcome to the Friday, August 4, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4, 2023

‌Lily Wu And Incumbent Brandon Whipple Triumph In Wichita Mayoral Primary, Head To General Election‌

Lily Wu and Brandon Whipple's contrasting profiles highlight party fluidity and priority issues in nonpartisan race.

Zenger · Aug 3, 2023

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Ballotpedia · Aug 3, 2023

Wu, Whipple advance from primary for mayor of Wichita, Kansas

Lily Wu finished first, and incumbent Brandon Whipple finished second in the top two nonpartisan primary election for mayor of Wichita, Kansas, on Aug. 1. Wu and Whipple advanced to the Nov. 7 general election from a field of nine candidates.

Ballotpedia · Jul 17, 2023

State legislative party switches in 2023 occurring at twice the 30-year average

Welcome to the Monday, July 17, Brew.

Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023

Vahe Gregorian: Kansas City’s own Vlatko Andonovski leads USWNT into an unprecedented World Cup quest

Vlatko Andonovski left Skopje in North Macedonia for the United States on an inauspicious whim: to play indoor soccer, of which he knew nothing, in Wichita — about which he knew even less.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Police announce another arrest in Kansas nightclub shooting that injured more than 11

Police say they've arrested another person in a Kansas nightclub shooting earlier this month that injured nearly a dozen people

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Ballotpedia · Jul 10, 2023

Nine candidates running in nonpartisan primary for mayor of Wichita, Kansas

Nine candidates are running in the nonpartisan primary election for mayor of Wichita, Kansas, on Aug. 1. The top two vote-getters will advance to a Nov. 7 general election. Incumbent Brandon Whipple is running for re-election.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Police confirm additional Wichita club shooting victim, bringing total to 10 hurt

Police in Kansas have confirmed an eighth shooting victim at a Wichita nightclub over the weekend, bringing the total number of people hurt to 10

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 8, 2023

Chiefs WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to sign autographs at Wichita Sky Kings basketball game

#Chiefs WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling is holding an autograph signing/meet and greet at a basketball event in Wichita, Kansas. | from @EdEastonJr

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

City of Wichita settles fatal SWAT shooting for $5 million

The city of Wichita has agreed to pay $5 million to the family of a man who was shot and killed by a police officer when he opened the door of his house during a hoax “swatting” call

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

Kansas man who pushed Capitol police officer in Jan. 6 riot is sentenced to prison

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas man who pleaded guilty to assaulting, resisting or impeding a federal officer during the Capitol riot was sentenced Wednesday to 20 months in prison and two years of supervised release.

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023

Pompeo flexes Trump cred at Kansas event, but does he support his former boss in 2024? ‘Oh goodness no’

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Returning to Wichita, Kansas, for an event promoting his new book, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo didn’t mince words when asked if he supports Donald Trump’s 2024 bid for the presidency.

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023

Kansas family’s dog went missing eight years ago. It just turned up in Idaho

WICHITA, Kan. — Nicolle Leon left for work one morning in 2015. When she returned to her Wichita home later that day, the family’s dog, a beagle named Roscoe, was gone.

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