Opinion

More than 2,000 Swiss women, their ages averaging in the low 70s, are suing their country’s government, arguing that Switzerland has violated their basic human rights by not doing enough to respond to climate change.…

Living in a small town is wonderful. Knowing people in the grocery store, the space and security for children to play in parks or yards and a shared sense of ownership with your neighbors to…

Dion Lefler’s recent piece in the Wichita Eagle about the ups and downs of Wichita’s AA baseball team the Wichita Wind Surge has me thinking about our expectations of what a new state park will…

Dear editor, I have noticed with keen interest two Register articles in the last couple of weeks about the problem at the landfill with blowing trash.  Friday’s pictures were especially interesting because most of the…

Any breach in the integrity of the nation’s system of managing secrets is a cause for serious concern. The leaks of classified intelligence documents online, through Discord, a platform popular with gamers, appears to have…

Republicans and Democrats joined forces in raising the age from 18 to 21 to purchase tobacco products in Kansas. Gov. Laura Kelly signed the measure Tuesday, making it effective July 1. The law is an…

“This is the opening night we’ve always wanted.”  Wichita City Council member Bryan Frye said it, and I couldn’t have said it better myself.  Tuesday’s home opener for the Wichita Wind Surge was what the…

Feisty sports matches need referees to take control early or risk mayhem on the field. In the furious battle over the rights to dwindling Colorado River water — a game with life-or-death stakes — the…

Dear editor, We have recently moved to this area and were so excited about the opportunities for living in a community that supports our disabled adults.  I was shocked to see that at Easter the…

I was born in Kansas but lived in Boston for many years. When the Red Sox were in town, I’d take my kids to Fenway Park early so we could watch batting practice. There’s no…