Nov 10th, 2008 · Wichita, Kan.-based aircraft manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft has announced a 5 percent cut to its work force, or almost 500 jobs, due to the worldwide economic slowdown. Michelle Thornton, one of those laid off last Thursday by the firm, talks about what happened.
Apr 7th, 2008 · The Kansas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday in a case involving a Wichita doctor who performs abortions. A grand jury is seeking thousands of George Tiller's medical records in an effort to see whether he broke the law by performing illegal third-trimester abortions.
Jan 8th, 2008 · A grand jury in Wichita, Kansas is due to investigate whether a clinic that performs abortions is breaking the law. The grand jury was not called by a local prosecutor. Kansas is one of six states where citizens are allowed to call up grand juries.
Oct 21st, 2006 · Almost 50 years ago in Wichita, Kan., Ron Walters and Carol Parks-Haun participated in the first student-led sit-in in the nation. But it didn't achieve the national visibility of later lunch-counter protests in the South.
Jul 4th, 2004 · Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is Keith Murray from Wichita, Kansas. He listens to Weekend Edition on member station KHCC in Hutchington.