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Biden says White House exploring executive actions on guns

By Michael A. Memoli — Wed, 9 Jan 2013 13:24:00 CST

WASHINGTON -- As he began a final series of meetings with stakeholder groups to develop recommendations on gun violence, Vice President Joe Biden signaled Wednesday that one focus may be on measures the Obama administration can take independently of Congress.

Gabrielle Giffords launches group to take on gun lobby

By Melanie Mason — Tue, 8 Jan 2013 05:30:00 CST

Seeking to counter the influence of the pro-gun lobby, former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly, are launching a campaign to change the nation's gun policies.

Wichita students make banner for Sandy Hook Elementary students

By Eyewitness News — Fri, 4 Jan 2013 13:27:00 CST

As a small Connecticut school tries to get back into a routine, it's receiving well wishes from Kansas.

Sens. Feinstein, Graham clash on gun control

By Ken Dilanian — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 15:58:00 CST

If Washington’s effort to reach a deal on the "fiscal cliff" looks daunting, just wait for the debate over what to do about mass shootings like the one that killed 20 children and six adults at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn.

Cerberus to sell Freedom Group, maker of gun used in Newtown massacre

By Tiffany Hsu — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:16:00 CST

Private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management is distancing itself from Friday's shooting at a Connecticut elementary school by selling the company that makes one of the weapons purportedly used in the attack.

Dick's, Cabela's, others reconsider sales of Sandy Hook gun

By Tiffany Hsu — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:39:00 CST

Several major firearms retailers are rethinking sales strategies for the rifle said to be used in Friday’s massacre in Connecticut.

Wichita business owners raise money for Newtown victims

By Michael Schwanke — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:27:00 CST

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Local business owners Ryan Funck and Brett Schauf knew there was something they could do.

NRA silent as protesters march outside DC offices

By Chris Durden — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:56:00 CST

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Supporters of tougher restrictions on guns and ammunitition protested outside the Washington offices of the National Rifle Association Monday afternoon.

Research shows majority of mentally ill will not become violent

By Susan Gager — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:11:00 CST

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Who is Adam Lanza? Very few are answering that question. Those who knew him say he was "quiet and withdrawn", according to the Washington Post. While it's not known if he had some sort of mental disorder, a local clinician in Wichita is working to raise awareness about mental illness.

USD 259 recommendations for talking to children

Press Release — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:58:00 CST

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The entire Wichita Public Schools family is deeply saddened to hear of the news of the tragic elementary school shooting in Connecticut. Our thoughts and prayers are with those families and the community.