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Clovis points

How scientists are piecing together the story of ancient Americans

Science

We know that one of the first migrant groups, known as the Clovis people, lived here around 13,000 years ago. Beyond that, however, many details about these early Americans are still hazy.

Monument Rocks

Hunting sea monsters in Kansas is easier than you might think

Science
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I was one of the lucky ones to survive the shooting in Kansas

Justice
Woman in hijab with American flag pattern amongst men in suits and one woman in black shirt

Why the fight over how immigrants are characterized is so important

Justice
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback

Why it matters that the Kansas governor stopped resettling refugees

Global Politics

Austin prepares to welcome second installation of Google’s Fiber project

Environment

Austin, Texas, this week became second U.S. community to be chosen to receive Google Fiber. In Austin, people are excited about the potential for innovation and to bridge the digital access divide. But an academic in Kansas City, where Google Fiber started, says their experience has been different.

Budget battle leads Kansas town to repeal domestic violence law

Global Politics

Domestic violence is no longer a municipal crime in Topeka, Kansas, the latest casualty in budget wars going on at all levels of government.

Sen. Barbara Boxer will call for resignation of EPA head

Global Politics

Capitol News Connection confirmed today that Barbara Boxer will call for the resignation of Stephen Johnson, head of the EPA.

How Does the Affordable Care Act Affect Independent Care Providers?

Yesterday, Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services told us: “For a lot of people who either don’t have affordable insurance coverage through their workplaces or have been in and out of the market, what is going to roll out starting October 1 with open enrollment is really, really good news.” But is it […]

March Madness Down to Kentucky and Kansas

Sports

Tonight, Kansas and Kentucky face off in New Orleans for the NCAA Championship. Over the weekend, Kentucky beat Louisville in an intra-state match while Kansas rallied against Ohio State to win 64-62. Today two super-fans argue their case for each team. Kim Parks  roots for Kentucky, and she’s ready to defend the Wildcats against Mark Domitrovich, […]

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