Lu Anne Stephens

Wichita State recently named Jamarco Clark it's new vice president of student affairs. Clark's academic and professional careers have taken him across the Midwest and Great Plains, and now to his first gig in Kansas. Daniel Caudill recently spoke with Clark about his background, his goals for the job, and what drew him to Wichita State. Plus, more on these stories: Wichita school leaders are hearing concerns from teachers and others about a rise in unruly student behavior.

In the U.S., industries and cities used to pollute rivers so heavily that at least one – in Ohio – caught fire a dozen times. But half a century ago, a series of landmark federal laws started reining in water pollution. As a result, some rivers across the country are bouncing back to life. Plus, more on these stories: The Wichita Police Department announced results yesterday from a multi-agency operation that took place earlier this year. A surprise candidate will run for Kansas Gov.

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial kickoff to summer. For readers, that means it’s prime season to kick back in a hammock or relax by the pool and soak up a good book. KMUW’s Jennifer Anima headed to the Wichita Public Library to find out what they have planned for children and adults. Plus, more on these stories: Trauma survivors gathered Thursday at Wesley Medical Center to honor National Trauma Survivors Day.