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Traffic cam captures dozens of Blue Valley middle schoolers riding e-scooters, e-bikes down busy street

A traffic camera at 159th Street and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park recently caught a pack of dozens of Blue Valley Middle School students riding down the street on e-scooters and e-bikes. The video was shown at Monday’s school board meeting as the district prepares to ban all electric-assisted micromobility...

Overland Park, KS · 16h

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THS Teachers Demonstrate Dissatisfaction by Staging “Lunch-In”

Roughly 30 Topeka High teachers gathered for a sit-in “demonstration” during lunch on Friday, Nov. 6. The sit-in—referred to as a “lunch-in” by attendees—was staged for teachers to display their dissatisfaction with the 501 district’s failure to reach a contract agreement with NEA-Topeka concerning pay with regard to inflation.

Topeka, KS · 3d

KSNT News

‘We will continue to live for J’La’: Community honors Highland Park High School student

Family, friends and community members gathered Sunday evening to remember 17-year-old J’Lanette Harrison during a celebration of life at Highland Park High School.

Topeka, KS · 2d

KSNT News

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Kansas Board of Education replacing five of its members after November general election

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Four new Republicans and one new Democrat will be joining the Kansas Board of Education in 2027, and they’re sharing more about their goals for K-12 Monday. Kansas voters cast their ballots during the 2026 general election on Nov. 3. On the ballot were races such as the governor’s seat, an open […]

Kansas · 2d

Great Bend Post

The University of Kansas Health System GB Campus announces leadership transition

The University of Kansas Health System has announced an upcoming leadership transition at its Great Bend Campus. Effective Jan. 1, 2027, John Worden, currently chief executive officer of the Great Bend Campus, will become CEO of the St. Francis Campus in Topeka. Worden will succeed Scott Campbell, who announced his...

Great Bend, KS · 13h

KSNT News

Topeka West High School honors former students who made the ultimate sacrifice

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka West High School students of all grades gathered to perform and show off their hard work and training within the JROTC program in front of veterans Tuesday morning. The event on Nov. 10 included the JROTC armed regulation team and a candle-lit ceremony. Arianna Bell, a senior at Topeka West High […]

Topeka, KS · 1d

KSHB 41 Action News

Olathe families to weigh in on new school boundaries this week

The Olathe School District is holding community boundary meetings this week for the six schools the board voted to close at the end of next school year.

Olathe, KS · 1d

KSHB 41 Action News

Blue Valley parents, students speak out on proposed program cuts

The Blue Valley School District is facing a $17 million budget gap for next school year, which means the district has to make tough decisions.

Overland Park, KS · 2d

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‘I feel like I’m stranded’ — KC university’s paperwork error leaves international students scrambling

Until a few months ago, everything was going as planned for Kwesi. He only had one more semester in his master’s program in kinesiology at Avila University in Kansas City and was working as a rehabilitation technician at a clinic in Overland Park. Alongside physical and occupational therapists, Kwesi,...

Overland Park, KS · 2d

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Blue Valley Schools Ban E-Bikes and Scooters After Wheelie Stunts, Broken Elbow

Blue Valley elementary and middle school students will no longer be allowed to ride or bring electric bikes or scooters onto campus starting January 1, while traditional, non-motorized bikes and scooters will still be allowed. The district says it tried teaching kids to ride safely first, but the problems never went away.

Overland Park, KS · 2d

KSHB 41 Action News

"We're at a tipping point": Education advocates on Kansas school underfunding

The Olathe School District is starting the process of redrawing the maps that determine where kids go to school, after the school board approved closing six schools next year.

Johnson County, KS · 1d

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Red Corn inaugurated as Haskell president, says university needs to continue to evolve

Stephanie Conduff said she asked lots of different people for their thoughts when she was searching for the next president of Haskell Indian Nations University, including students, teachers, administrators and members of Haskell Board of Regents. The response was unanimous, said Conduff, a member of the Cherokee Nation and the...

Lawrence, KS · 1d

KSHB 41 Action News

Boundary meetings begin for Olathe families impacted by school closures

Olathe School District begins boundary meetings as it moves forward with closing six schools, five of them in southeast Olathe.

Olathe, KS · 1d

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OUT OF THOUSANDS, INTO THE TOP 40

Over 2,400 schools across the United States entered the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights challenge for a chance at a $1 million home field upgrade. This past October, 40 schools across the country were selected to be finalists for the FN5GL challenge. Baldwin High School was one of the 40 schools selected for a chance at the big prize.

Baldwin City, KS · 1d

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Dr. Caron Daugherty announces upcoming departure following five years at the helm of Flint Hills Technical College

After five years of leading Flint Hills Technical College, President Dr. Caron Daugherty has announced she will be moving on to a new venture starting next year. Daugherty announced on KVOE’s Tech Talk program Tuesday morning that she will depart the college in December to assume the role of President at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri. Daugherty, who came to Emporia back in the summer of 2021, says there is “so much about this that is bittersweet.”

Emporia, KS · 1d

JC Post

School Board ratifies teaching contract

Geary USD 475 Board of Education members have voted to approve the teaching contract for the current school year. Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston explained that negotiators were recently able to reach the agreement during mediation with the JCEA because the District received an early federal impact aid allocation. That allowed the District to provide a retention incentive to the teachers.

Geary County, KS · 1d

KVOE

Emporia State and Flint Hills Technical College sign new two-plus-two articulation agreement allowing for ‘seamless direct transfer’ for FHTC students to Emporia State

Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College are opening more doors for students at the post-secondary level through a recently signed agreement that will provide a seamless transition from one institution to the other. Tuesday afternoon, leadership of ESU and FHTC gathered in the college’s conference room as FHTC...

Emporia, KS · 1d

KSNT News

Highland Park High School honors veteran staff members

TOPEKA (KSNT) – With Veterans Day on Wednesday, schools across Topeka are honoring those who have served in the military, hosting their own appreciation ceremonies. Hundreds of Highland Park High School students from all grade levels gathered to thank and honor veterans for their service on Monday, Nov. 9. Cadet Colonel Angela McCracken told 27 […]

Topeka, KS · 1d

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Over 40 high school teams compete at Washburn Rural for annual cheer competition

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Athletes from across Kansas competed on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Washburn Rural for the annual high school cheer competition. More than 40 high school teams from across the state competed. How teams were judged. Cheer squads were judged on how they rallied the crowd and on...

Topeka, KS · 4d

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