Tag: Wichita
Sour Political Wrangling Pickles Amendment to Lower Food Sales Tax Rate
A bill that would have lowered the sales tax on groceries is dead due to political wrangling, according to Rep.…
Huh? Manhattan Named “Most Boring” City in Kansas, 2nd “Most Livable” City in America
It has been a roller coaster of a month for those Manhattan town boosters who take seriously national publications that…
Wichita ‘Swatting’ Prank Leads to Fatal Police Shooting
Among the most diabolical of pranks, a “swatting” incident led to the shooting death by Wichita police of an innocent…
Wichita Council Serves Subsidies to Cargill
Cargill is walking away from the negotiating table with more than $20 million in subsidies courtesy of the Wichita City…
Wichita Teachers Union Prez Sues Project Veritas, But Why?
Steve Wentz, president of United Teachers of Wichita, has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court’s Middle District of Florida against…
Raising Taxes in Topeka the Easiest Vote
Rep. Chuck Weber is firing back at calls to increase taxes on Kansas families. “Raising taxes like so many are…
ABC News Spotlights Wichita’s Response to Trump Speech
ABC News visited Wichita as part of its “Listening to America” series. The tour seeks to share how Americans feel…
Hartman Pivots from Business to Politics
No one calls him “Willis,” and they haven’t for decades, though that’s his name. Willis “Wink” Hartman gave brief remarks…
Carl Brewer Enters 2018 Governor Race
Former Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer launched campaign to replace Gov. Sam Brownback this morning. A Democrat, Brewer served two terms as…