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Don't let emotions obscure gun-control debate
A few weeks ago, a Democratic Colorado state representative, Joe Salazar, worked his way into trouble during a debate over gun laws. The specific issue is one that has preoccupied Colorado for some time: Should people with permits to carry concealed...Tags: Laws, Crime, Law and Justice, Health and Safety at School, West Virginia University, Firearms
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Severe weather hits Wichita, Sedgwick County; tornado spotted near ICT airport
The Wichita EagleA fast-moving storm produced heavy rain, hail and at least one tornado in the Wichita area on Sunday, damaging homes, knocking out power and disrupting graduation ceremonies. There were more than 10,500 customers without power in the Wichita area as...Tags: Weather Warnings, Westar Energy Incorporated, Tornadoes, National Weather Service, Natural Disasters
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Minor damage reported in Sedgwick County, official says
The Wichita EaglePower lines remained down Monday morning in parts of Wichita, forcing at least one road to remain closed, after Sunday's storm whipped through the areas with tornadoes, rain and hail. But overall, the area survived the storm pretty well, said Randy...Tags: Westar Energy Incorporated, Tornadoes, National Weather Service, Natural Disasters
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Old Cowtown's new Orientation Building to give visitors background on history of the museum
The Wichita EagleIf you've ever wondered about the history of Old Cowtown Museum, you need never wonder again. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, Wichita city officials as well as Cowtown staff members, historians and others will unveil the living-history museum's new...Tags: Museums, Newspaper and Magazine, Arts, Arts and Culture
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BRIEF: Wichita State group helps build nature center at Riverside Elementary
The Wichita EagleSeven members of Wichita State University's rowing team and others from WSU helped build a nature center at Riverside Elementary School on Thursday, the university said in a news release. The work is one of a number of projects that a university...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Education
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BRIEF: Wichita State commencement ceremonies this weekend
The Wichita EagleWichita State University will graduate 2,200 students in ceremonies Friday and Saturday, the university said in a statement this week. The ceremonies will take place in Charles Koch arena in individual college ceremonies, the university said. It...Tags: Charles Koch, Colleges and Universities, Education
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Wichita school district: Nine students disciplined in Heights Twitter case
The Wichita EagleWichita school district officials said Monday that nine Heights High School students "received consequences" related to a disruption officials said was caused by a student's Twitter post earlier this month. But only two -- Wesley Teague and one other...Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning, Social Media
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RSU professor lived history, then taught it for 31 years
Tulsa WorldThe Vietnamese flag Phil Sample shows his students at Rogers State University and keeps in his office still has the dirt and blood on it from when the enemy ambushed his compound in 1972. The Civil War replica guns, swords and uniforms he wears to his...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Armed Forces, Wars and Interventions, Historic Reenactments
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Wichita State to compete for metal-research center
The Wichita EagleWichita State University expects to compete for a federally funded research center on lightweight and modern metals, John Tomblin, the university's interim vice president for research and technology transfer, said Friday. The center is one of the...Tags: Barack Obama, Georgia Institute of Technology, Colleges and Universities, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Research
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Wichita State to start construction on new residence hall after graduation ceremonies
The Wichita EagleThat new residence hall that John Bardo promised soon after becoming president of Wichita State University last year will start construction this month, WSU officials announced today. It will be five stories tall and will be built in what is now the...Tags: Students, Colleges and Universities, Education, Teaching and Learning
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Wichita's Leadership Council: the 'right people' to get things done
The Wichita EagleMovers and shakers, the powers-that-be. In Wichita, there's a new name: the Leadership Council. Despite nearly unending public conversation about what's wrong with Wichita, progress often moves at snail speed or not at all. The Leadership Council,...Tags: Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Corporate Officers, Economic Policy, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Springfield
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'Coming full circle'
The Salina Journal, Kan.For close to 30 years, the Pugh family has awarded the Maj. Dennis G. Pugh Scholarship to graduating seniors at Salina South and Salina Central high schools, to students who "are dedicated to pursuing excellence through education and service to others."...Tags: U.S. Air Force, Vietnam, Awards and Prizes
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