Semper Fidelis
Story
Marines were in Wichita this week for a reunion of the 3rd Battalion, 10th Marines -- dubbed "The Forgotten Battalion" because it was left in World War II's Pacific theater for so long. We are free today because of sacrifices made by men like “The Forgotten Battalion”.

Wichita Downtown Arena 78 per cent over voter-approved budget
Story
The planned downtown arena will cost about $137 million to erect, 78 percent more than Sedgwick County voters were told when they approved the project three years ago.

OP Mall to get special sales tax district
Story
The sales tax, which would add 0.5 percent to every purchase at the mall, could generate roughly $19 million — if the council approves the full amount requested by CBL & Associates Properties Inc.

KU mishandled personnel information of students
Story
The University of Kansas is investigating an allegation that personal student information, from grades and identification numbers to financial aid applications, has been mishandled for years.

New Johnson County Magazine is tax funded
Story
Want to work in a growing market where the field is lush with opportunity and cash? Then consider starting a specialty publication that panders strictly to the elderly as a 'public' service. The 'Best Times' is just such a monthly tabloid, full of advice for the elderly, courtesy of the Johnson County taxpayers.