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There’s never been a year like 2020. There’s never been a better time to say thank you

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There’s never been a year like 2020. There’s never been a better time to say thank you

It’s amazing to think that at the beginning of the year, so-called murder hornets were the big concern for many people. Then, of course, 2020 said “that’s just the opening act.”

This holiday season, don’t party like a Pompeo

Suzanne Perez

This holiday season, don’t party like a Pompeo

A COVID Thanksgiving calls for new family traditions — like breakfast for dinner

Suzanne Perez

A COVID Thanksgiving calls for new family traditions — like breakfast for dinner

What to make of the Trump-Biden debacle? A Wichita debate coach weighs in

Suzanne Perez

What to make of the Trump-Biden debacle? A Wichita debate coach weighs in

United — finally — against ‘boneless wings’? One Wichita leader hopes so

Suzanne Perez

United — finally — against ‘boneless wings’? One Wichita leader hopes so

September 17, 2020, 3:34 PM

Opinion: ‘You’re trash’ and other delights from my in-box

Suzanne Perez

Opinion: ‘You’re trash’ and other delights from my in-box

September 16, 2020, 4:54 PM

Face masks are ‘the mark of the beast’? Enough with the Deep State nonsense, Wichita

Suzanne Perez

Face masks are ‘the mark of the beast’? Enough with the Deep State nonsense, Wichita

September 9, 2020, 10:26 AM

When COVID-19 restrictions got me down, gardening offered solace and escape

Suzanne Perez

When COVID-19 restrictions got me down, gardening offered solace and escape

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A Kansas town recorded 9 inches of snow as Wichita broke rain record with freeze coming

About-to-open bar, restaurant might have the best outdoor space in the area, owners say

This week’s basketball scores: Vote for Varsity Kansas Top Player award (Jan. 23)

January 24, 2021, 3:18 PM

Michael O’Donnell faces campaign finance fines from state watchdog agency

Fans of this restaurant were sad when it closed in December. Now, it’s about to reopen.

Kansas high school sports during COVID-19? This isn’t gonna go well

Suzanne Perez

Kansas high school sports during COVID-19? This isn’t gonna go well

August 6, 2020, 4:12 PM

Flexible online school during COVID-19? Wichita families no longer have that choice

Suzanne Perez

Flexible online school during COVID-19? Wichita families no longer have that choice

Wichita North High, it’s past time to change the Redskins nickname

Suzanne Perez

Wichita North High, it’s past time to change the Redskins nickname

July 13, 2020, 3:56 PM

The good news: I tested negative for COVID-19. The bad news? That was ages ago

Suzanne Perez

The good news: I tested negative for COVID-19. The bad news? That was ages ago

Sedgwick County has plenty of COVID-19 tests. So why the lag time to get tested?

Suzanne Perez

Sedgwick County has plenty of COVID-19 tests. So why the lag time to get tested?

I’m letting Sedgwick County test me for COVID-19. Should you?

Suzanne Perez

I’m letting Sedgwick County test me for COVID-19. Should you?

What would Jesus do? Wear a mask, says Wichita pastor

Suzanne Perez

What would Jesus do? Wear a mask, says Wichita pastor

June 23, 2020, 1:26 PM

‘Not dealing with the politics’: Gov. Kelly urges continued caution amid COVID-19

Suzanne Perez

‘Not dealing with the politics’: Gov. Kelly urges continued caution amid COVID-19

Which is it, Congressman Marshall? ‘First, do no harm’ or ‘First, protect yourself’?

Suzanne Perez

Which is it, Congressman Marshall? ‘First, do no harm’ or ‘First, protect yourself’?

As my daughter graduates from WSU, here’s what I hope the pandemic has taught her

Suzanne Perez

As my daughter graduates from WSU, here’s what I hope the pandemic has taught her

May 15, 2020, 3:18 PM

After hot-mic embarrassment, two Sedgwick County leaders issue a refreshing mea culpa

Suzanne Perez

After hot-mic embarrassment, two Sedgwick County leaders issue a refreshing mea culpa

The new enemy in Wichita’s battle against COVID-19? Disinformation

Suzanne Perez

The new enemy in Wichita’s battle against COVID-19? Disinformation

‘We get paid to talk’: Sedgwick County leaders draw fire for off-camera comments

Suzanne Perez

‘We get paid to talk’: Sedgwick County leaders draw fire for off-camera comments

Sedgwick County urges face masks in public. So why weren’t some leaders wearing them?

Suzanne Perez

Sedgwick County urges face masks in public. So why weren’t some leaders wearing them?

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