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This Kansas City group wants more young people to vote, so it took dozens of students to polls

Inside the polling place at Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri, a diverse group of voters come and go swiftly, a steady stream efficiently casting their ballots. Among them are three young women, all seniors from the Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts who are casting their vote for the first time. 18-year-old Aanaree Ramsey is excited.

Kansas City, KS · 3d
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Scarbrough Takes Over Student Council

Health teacher Stephanie Scarbrough took the reins of Student Council sponsor for the 2026-2027 school year after previous StuCo facilitator Mike Jones resigned. Although members are excited for the future of the committee, many were saddened by Jones’ departure. “I’m so sad,
I love Mr. Jones, and I felt like he really knew the tradition well,” junior and student body vice president Reesing Urish said.

Lawrence, KS · 3d
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Kansas State Board of Education adds 5 new members after election

The Kansas State Board of Education will have a new look in January with five new members. Amy Cawvey, R-Lansing, will be among the new faces after she won the race for District 1, which includes northern Shawnee County. According to unofficial results, Cawvey received 55% of the vote while Jennifer Lloyd, D-Ozawkie, received 45%. More: Live updates from Election Day in Topeka as Kansas votes in midterms None of the five incumbents ran for reelection , including Vice Chair Danny Zeck, R-Leavenworth, who currently represents District 1. More: Live election results for key Kansas races The 10-member board will now have four Democrats after the party gained a seat during the election: In District 3, Amy Diediker, D-Olathe, won 55% of the vote against Jim McMullen, R-Overland Park. In District 5, former board member Jean Clifford, R-Garden City, won 73% of the vote over Lorie Wood, D-Dresden. In District 7, Alana McWilliams, R-Abilene, won 63% of the vote over Ann Zimmerman, D-Salina. In District 9, Destry Brown, R-Fort Scott, won 69% of the vote over Heather Guernsey, D-Chanute. They will join a board that includes Beryl New, D-Topeka, and Connie O’Brien, R-Tonganoxie, who also represents the Topeka area. Other

Kansas · 2d

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Death of Topeka USD 501 high school student investigated

(This story was updated to add new information.) The death of 17-year-old J'Lanette Harrison, a senior at Highland Park High School, was announced late Oct. 31 by Topeka USD 501. The circumstances surrounding J'Lannette's death remained under investigation, said Deputy Abigail Christan, a spokeswoman for the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office. Family members brought J'Lannette Oct. 31 to Stormont Vail Health, where she was subsequently pronounced deceased, Chrsitian said. "J'Lanette was a scholar who was actively involved in her school community and was cherished by both students and staff," USD 501 Superintendent Tiffany Anderson said in the email. "She touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by the entire Highland Park High School community." USD 501 asks families, staff to respect privacy of deceased teen's family J'Lanette's family gave permission to USD 501 to share information about her death with the district's families and staff, Anderson said. "While we do not have additional details to share at this time, we ask that families and staff respect the privacy of the family during this incredibly difficult time," she said. "Our district mental health team will be available on Monday and throughout the week to provide support to students and

Topeka, KS · 4d

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TPS confirms passing of 17-year-old Highland Park High student

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Public Schools (TPS) has confirmed the passing of a 17-year-old student. The district announced that J’Lanette Harrison, a senior at Highland Park High School, has passed. TPS said J’Lanette was a scholar who was involved in her school community and cherished by students and...

Topeka, KS · 5d

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Faced with underfunding, Blue Valley moves to cut millions across the district

Blue Valley is cutting more than $16 million between this year and next year to save its budget — from the discontinuance of the Chinese Immersion Program, to cuts across performing arts and even the suspension of several middle school athletic programs. The reductions are hard, but necessary, the...

Johnson County, KS · 4d

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Secondary insurance ends at Baker

Baker University has recently discontinued its secondary insurance coverage, effective Aug. 1. This change affects how student athletes get additional insurance coverage, which created confusion among some students about who was responsible for paying medical deductibles. Previously, Baker had a secondary athletic health insurance that was separate from the primary...

Baldwin City, KS · 5d

The Kansas City Star

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See who won Kansas high school cross-country state championships on Saturday

The Kansas high school state championships for cross-country were contested on Saturday at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence and the Wamego Country Club in Wamego. Here are top results, with team and individual winners. Kansas state cross-country championships Note: Classes 6A, 5A, 3A raced at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence; Classes 4A, 2A, 1A competed at Wamego Country Club in Wamego. All races were 5k in distance. CLASS 6A Boys team scores: 1. Olathe West, 83; 2. Washburn Rural, 84; 3. Blue Valley, 101; 4. Manhattan, 108; 5. Maize, 135; 6. Olathe North, 155; 7. Blue Valley Northwest, 172; 8. Blue Valley West, 179; 9. Shawnee Mission East, 180; 10. Lawrence, 233; 11. Garden City, 252; 12. Dodge City, 295. Boys medalists: 1. D’Souza, BV Northwest, 15:27.56; 2. Moser, Blue Valley, 15:46.11; 3. Anderson, Mill Valley, 15:48.65; 4. Laubach, Washburn Rural, 15:49.03; 5. Brewer, Olathe West, 15:50.80; 6. Kliewer, Olathe North, 15:56.26; 7. Steele, Maize, 15:58.99; 8. Allen, Olathe West, 16:04.68; 9. Graf, Washburn Rural, 16:08.74; 10. Horveath, SM West, 16:08.92; 11. Shade, Olathe North, 16:17.68; 12. Testa, Junction City, 16:20.72; 13. Moenster, Blue Valley, 16:20.80; 14. Wheeler, Manhattan, 16:21.94; 15. Fry, Gardner Edgerton, 16:22.43; 16. Jansen, SM South, 16:31.26;

Lawrence, KS · 6d

The Kansas City Star

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Blue Valley West repeats as Kansas high school volleyball champion: State results

The Blue Valley West High School volleyball team repeated as Kansas Class 6A state champion on Saturday at AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk in Overland Park. The final match for the state title pitted Blue Valley West against Mill Valley, and BV West won in two closely contested sets — 28-26, 25-23. Blue Valley West’s Jaguars reached the state final with a 25-23, 25-19 win against Blue Valley in the 6A semifinals. The Jaguars of Mill Valley had advanced with a semifinal victory over Maize, 25-13, 25-15. Coached by Jessica Horstick, BV West also won last year’s state championship, beating Olathe West. Class 4A: Bishop Miege reigns Bishop Miege added another trophy to its display case on Saturday in Hutchinson, defeating Andale 25-21, 19-25, 25-20 for the Kansas Class 4A crown. Andale had advanced with a 21-25, 25-12, 26-24 win against Eudora in the semifinals, while Bishop Miege beat Clay Center 25-22, 25-15 in the round of four. Class 5A: Saints edge St. James The Class 5A semifinals at Bluhawk in Overland Park featured St. James vs. Maize South in one semifinal and St. Thomas Aquinas vs. Lansing in the other. St. Thomas Aquinas beat Lansing 25-16, 25-17 while St.

Lawrence, KS · 6d

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Kansas High School Reinstates ‘Ride the Cyclone’ After Canceling Over Content Concerns

Atchison High School’s production of Ride the Cyclone will go forward after Atchison Public Schools reversed its cancellation roughly a day after announcing it. The Kansas district has released new performance dates and a parental advisory addressing the musical’s mature content. In its initial announcement on October 30,...

Atchison, KS · 5d

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Platte County headed into districts on losing skid but with reason for optimism

LIBERTY, Mo. — For a significant portion of the first half, Platte County provided the type of performance meant to instill confidence for the postseason ahead. Liberty North eventually broke through and romped to a 7-0 victory on Tuesday night but not without experiencing significant resistance. The Eagles were the larger school with a better record at Liberty North High School but not in the same definitive matter as a year ago.

Platte County, MO · 6d

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KCK breaks ground on new Argentine Middle School, replacing century-old building

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Kansas City Kansas Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, Oct. 30 for a new Argentine Middle School, a building the district says will open in fall 2028. Last groundbreaking for current bond projects. The new school will be built on the site of Silver...

Kansas City, KS · 7d

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Pioneers Win on Senior Day

OLATHE, Kan. – MNU closed the regular season with a 2-0 shutout of Culver-Stockton on Saturday. Maddie Lalman and Maria Stumpf scored first-half goals, while the Pioneer defense prevented the Wildcats from recording a shot throughout the match. MNU controlled possession and generated several opportunities early, but the match...

Olathe, KS · 5d

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The school of champions: Park Hill sees 2 alums win World Series, NBA title 4 months apart

The school of champions? That certainly has a nice ring to it for one Kansas City metro school.

Kansas City, MO · 8d

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Baldwin High School finishes third in Midwest in T-Mobile football-field contest

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Baldwin High School finished third in T-Mobile’s Midwest Division. T-Mobile named four Division Champions that will compete in the final round of the Friday Night 5G Lights competition for a $1 million football-field upgrade. Baldwin received more than 148,000 votes in the Midwest Division but will not advance to the final round, T-Mobile announced Thursday.

Baldwin City, KS · 8d

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Kansas Board of Education looks to implement new policies surrounding tech in schools

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - The Kansas Board of Education is looking to make some policy changes when it comes to the effective use of instructional technology in Kansas Schools. Things KBOE members are looking to address include the purpose of technology in elementary school, privacy and security, and AI among other things.

Kansas · 8d

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Blue Valley School Buzz: Understanding school funding in Blue Valley

In the newest episode of BV Unmuted, learn about the financial challenges Blue Valley Schools faces, how school funding works and how the state’s continued underfunding of special education affects students and families. Superintendent Dr. Gillian Chapman is joined by Jeremy McFadden, Chief Financial Officer; Shelly Nielsen, Chief of...

Overland Park, KS · 8d

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Lawrence High Says Bye to Phones

The opinion on the statewide phone bill has been split amongst students and staff alike. Some think it’s a good way to stay focused in school, while others believe it’s unfair and a violation of student freedom. French teacher Patricia Fanjaud believes the policy is positive for students’...

Lawrence, KS · 9d

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Gallery: Boys JV Football Falls to Olathe West 34-28

At the end of the clock, the Lancers were tied 28-28 against Olathe West, leading the very back-and-forth game into overtime. Eventually, Olathe West’s offense scored a touch down, bringing them up seven points, breaking the tie and defeating the Lancers 34-28 on Oct. 24. “I think the team...

Olathe, KS · 9d

KSNT News

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Jefferson West School District proposes $7.5 million bond to address facility needs

The Jefferson West School District is asking voters to approve a $7.5 million bond issue over 10 years to address building maintenance, safety and infrastructure needs.

Meriden, KS · 8d