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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Feb 8, 2025

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

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Feb. 11?

By Wichita Standard | Feb 8, 2025

This former Wichita Standard area high school standout will be in action on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

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Senators urge VA secretary Collins to protect veteran data from Elon Musk's department

By Wichita Standard | Feb 6, 2025

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal, along with 26 Democratic Senators, has urged Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to take action in securing veterans' personal information.

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House observes moment of silence for Flight 5342 collision victims

By Wichita Standard | Feb 4, 2025

Today, Representative Ron Estes from Kansas led a moment of silence on the House floor in memory of those who lost their lives on January 29 when Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided.

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Blumenthal urges new VA Secretary Doug Collins to oppose harmful directives

By Wichita Standard | Feb 4, 2025

Following his confirmation vote, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has called on VA Secretary Doug Collins to uphold the commitments he made during his confirmation hearing.

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Blumenthal supports Doug Collins as new VA Secretary amid Trump administration concerns

By Wichita Standard | Feb 4, 2025

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal expressed his support for Doug Collins' confirmation as Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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Blumenthal urges Trump to halt Musk's alleged control over Treasury's payment system

By Wichita Standard | Feb 3, 2025

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal has urged President Donald Trump to intervene in what he describes as Elon Musk's takeover of the U.S. Treasury's payment system.

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American Airlines CEO visits ICT after flight tragedy

By Wichita Standard | Feb 3, 2025

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Wichita Mayor Lily Wu, and U.S. Representative Ron Estes visited Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport following a tragic accident involving Flight 5342.

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 6?

By Wichita Standard | Feb 3, 2025

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 6.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Feb 1, 2025

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

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Feb. 3?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 31, 2025

This former Wichita Standard area high school standout will be in action on Monday, Feb. 3.

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Kansas delegation responds to plane crash affecting Wichita community

By Wichita Standard | Jan 30, 2025

Following a tragic plane crash involving a flight from Wichita, the Kansas Congressional delegation has expressed condolences and support for those affected.

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Blumenthal criticizes Trump administration's freeze on federal aid affecting veteran programs

By Wichita Standard | Jan 28, 2025

At a recent Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Richard Blumenthal criticized the Trump Administration's decision to freeze federal grants, including those at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 30?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 27, 2025

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 30.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Jan 25, 2025

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

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Blumenthal criticizes Trump's firing of VA's inspector general

By Wichita Standard | Jan 25, 2025

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal has expressed concerns following President Trump's recent dismissal of several Inspector Generals, including Mike Missal from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 28?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 25, 2025

This former Wichita Standard area high school standout will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

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Blumenthal urges full exemption of VA staff from federal hiring freeze

By Wichita Standard | Jan 24, 2025

Senator Richard Blumenthal, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has expressed dissatisfaction with the recent exemptions to the federal hiring freeze announced by President Trump.

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 27?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 24, 2025

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 27.

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Senate Democrats urge Trump to exempt VA staff from hiring freeze

By Wichita Standard | Jan 23, 2025

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal, along with 24 Democratic Senators, has urged President Trump to exempt all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees from the recent hiring freeze.