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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Mar 9, 2024

The following parishes in the Wichita Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Sens. Moran, Tester Introduce Legislation to Expand GI Bill Benefits for Guardsmen and Reservists

By Wichita Standard | Mar 7, 2024

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Jon Tester have introduced the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2024 to expand GI Bill benefits for National Guard and Reserve members who perform federal duty statuses. Senator Moran emphasized the importance of ensuring equal benefits for guardsmen and reservists, stating, “Every day in uniform is a day in service to this nation.” Senator Tester echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need to provide educational benefits to those who serve their country, saying, “our bipartisan legislation will ensure Guard and Reserve members who serve...

Rep. Estes Responds to State of the Union

By Wichita Standard | Mar 7, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) recently issued a statement in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address. In his remarks, Rep. Estes expressed his disappointment with the address and outlined his vision for improving the state of the union."Kansans deserve better than what Joe Biden tried to tout as accomplishments in tonight's State of the Union – an open border, Bidenflation, historic debt levels, disregard for human life and a failure to advocate for America abroad is nothing to brag about," said Rep. Estes.Furthermore, Rep. Estes emphasized his...

Reps. Estes, Maloy, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Private Water Rights

By Wichita Standard | Mar 7, 2024

Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), Celeste Maloy (R-Utah), Doug Lamborn (R-Colorado), Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho), and Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) have reintroduced the Water Rights Protection Act to prevent the federal government from seizing privately owned waters. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) introduced a companion piece of legislation in the Senate."Kansas ranchers and farmers depend on the Sunflower State’s rivers and waterways and know how to steward them appropriately," said Rep. Estes. "The Water Rights Protection Act is an...

Ranking Member Moran Response to the State of the Union Address

By Wichita Standard | Mar 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee – tonight released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address:In his response to President Biden's State of the Union address, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran highlighted the significance of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act in supporting veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service. Senator Moran expressed his appreciation for President...

Wednesday, March 6: Shawnee Mission North High School standout Siera Hoekstra’s college team loses to Oklahoma State Cowgirls

By Wichita Standard | Mar 6, 2024

The game took place in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Wednesday, March 6: Midland High School standout Alex Aguilar’s college team loses to Oklahoma State Cowgirls

By Wichita Standard | Mar 6, 2024

The game took place in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Sophie Johnson, former River Ridge High School standout, played on Wednesday, March 6 in NCAA Division I game

By Wichita Standard | Mar 6, 2024

The game took place in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Krystin Nelson, former La Porte High School standout, played on Wednesday, March 6 in NCAA Division I game

By Wichita Standard | Mar 6, 2024

The game took place in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Camryn Compton, former Riverton High School standout, played on Wednesday, March 6 in NCAA Division I game

By Wichita Standard | Mar 6, 2024

The Wichita State Shockers lost 4-3 in their NCAA Division I game against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls on Wednesday, March 6.

Beatrice High School standouts Addison Barnard and Avery Barnard’s college team lost in NCAA Division I game on Wednesday, March 6

By Wichita Standard | Mar 6, 2024

The game took place in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Wednesday, March 6: Helias Catholic High School standout Lauren Howell’s college team loses to Oklahoma State Cowgirls

By Wichita Standard | Mar 6, 2024

The Wichita State Shockers lost 4-3 in their NCAA Division I game against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls on Wednesday, March 6.

On Wednesday, March 6, former Mill Valley High School standout Jessica Garcia’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I game

By Wichita Standard | Mar 6, 2024

The game took place in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

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