State abortion bans in Tennessee and beyond, which constrain women’s health care, have put family planning clinics at risk of losing their federal funding. The conflict involves the Title X family planning program, which provides services to low-income people, including minors.
WICHITA — Thea Howard worried that coming out as a transgender woman would cost her the job she’s held for six-plus years. “That was my fear — that I would be fired when I came out,” she said.
In a report just released this month, the National Academies of Sciences described how the U.S. is facing a substantial shortage of nonhuman primates (monkeys) to continue vital biomedical research. The record amount of research conducted over the last three years in the battle against COVID-19 has dramatically reduced the supply of animals critical to determining the effectiveness and safety of medications and vaccines.
WICHITA — Berean Academy and Moundridge each claimed an individual winner at the Class 2A state track championships Friday and Saturday at Cessna Stadium in Wichita. In the boys’ team competition, Inman won the team title at 51 points, followed by Garden Plain at 48 and Chase County at 45.
Flash droughts develop fast, and when they hit at the wrong time, they can devastate a region’s agriculture. They’re also becoming increasingly common as the planet warms.
North Newton council to host special meeting The North Newton City Council will host a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 1 in North Newton City Hall, 2601 N.
WICHITA — A freshman made quite a bit of noise for the Hesston High School track team at the Class 3A state championships Friday and Saturday at Cessna Stadium in Wichita. Ashley Lehman claimed four medals and hit for the cycle — winning the state title in the 400-meter dash in 56.53, taking second in the 200-meter dash in 25.85, taking third in the pole vault at 11-0 and taking fourth in the 100-meter dash in 12.62.
The Healthy Harvey Coalition and Harvey County Health Department will join hundreds of organizations around the world to mark World No Tobacco Day on May 31. The annual initiative highlights the health risks associated with tobacco use, and the effective policies that reduce tobacco consumption.
Warrior boys take fifth, Remington girls take ninth By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan WICHITA — Berean Academy and Moundridge each claimed an individual winner at… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Nelson, Brubacher, Ramos claim third-place medals By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan WICHITA — The Newton High School track team had some surprises Friday and Saturday… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close