Obstruction: Construction harms Kansas Ave businesses
Local business owners along Kansas Avenue report revenue losses as first phase of the street expansion increases traffic congestion. Saigon's Corner Vietnamese Restaurant owner Kenny Lam notes a 35 to 40 percent drop, while Rottinghaus manager Ron Sinclair cites a 25 to 30 percent decline. City officials say right of way payments were made, meetings held, and efforts adjusted to minimize disruption while promising improved access and future benefits.
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Lam
City Hall
Kaleb Kentner
Kansas Avenue
Kentner
Roberto Becerril
Becerril
Ron Sinclair
Rottinghaus
Kansas Avenue Subway
Sinclair
Saigon’s Corner
Saigon’s
Third Street
Sam
Subway
FHSU begins public education on conceal carry policy
FHSU announces public education sessions on campus conceal carry rules with forums for faculty staff and students. Panelists explain Kansas law limits and campus responses while students Micah Pobanz and Derek Simon seek clarity to inform peers and avoid legal trouble. Public forums and SGA presentation set for April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Black and Gold Room.
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Micah Pobanz
Derek Simon
Simon
Kansas
Wasinger
Howell
SGA
Memorial Union Black and Gold
Rural voters shape Estes congressional win in Kansas
In Kansas 4th District coverage, rural voters backed Estes amid debates on public schools and Medicaid expansion. Miranda Allen, Kiowa rancher, notes rural support aligns with straight Republican votes, while Allen supported Democrat Thompson. Experts say district remains challenging for Democrats, with turnout and margins scrutinized ahead of 2018. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz visited Wichita as campaigns boosted get-out-the-vote efforts.
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Congress
Kansas
Derek Schmidt
Reno County
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South Hutchinson
Schmidt
University of Kansas Political Science
Burdett Loomis
Ator
Loomis
U.S
Ted Cruz
Texas
Wichita
Brownback
Washington, D.C
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