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KBOR: K-State among state colleges trending up in headcount while 2-year institutions dip
While college enrollment trended down slightly this fall across Kansas, most state universities — including K-State — saw modest jumps in headcount. Between its Manhattan, Salina and Olathe campuses, Kansas State University boasts 21,283 students, according to preliminary reports released Wednesday by the Kansas Board of Regents. That’s a growth of 70 students over last year’s numbers, and the highest fall headcount since 2019.
USA TODAY
How to watch Basehor-Linwood vs Piper high school football
Basehor-Linwood takes on Piper tonight as the 2026 high school football schedule ramps up across the country. Searching for how to watch the game live? Fans can stream the Kansas high school football game live on the NFHS Network from a laptop, mobile device or even Smart TV apps like Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV and Roku. Don't miss a moment of the game with on-demand replays, too. Ahead of the kickoff, here's what to know about the Basehor-Linwood vs. Piper clash. Looking beyond the football field? The digital streaming service broadcasts the best of preps action from more than 30 sports all season, so fans can watch more of their favorite high school teams . Watch Basehor-Linwood vs. Piper When is Basehor-Linwood (Kansas) vs Piper? Basehor-Linwood takes on Piper on Oct. 2. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CDT. More: High school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports reveals Week 2 Super 25 Watch Basehor-Linwood vs. Piper This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to watch Basehor-Linwood vs Piper high school football Our editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy
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Missouri Board of Education requests budget $270 million less than funding formula requires
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Olathe school board to vote on closing six schools October 1
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - The Olathe school board votes Thursday night on a plan to close six schools by the end of this school year. The district says consolidating is the only way to keep its finances afloat. The closures would affect more than 2,000 students. The plan would close...
johnsoncountypost.com
Shawnee Mission launches plan to draw students to come back and teach in district
In the next few years, students supported by a new Shawnee Mission program to study education will hopefully find their way back to the district as teachers after graduating college. That’s the plan the Shawnee Mission Education Foundation announced Tuesday as part of a new program — InspirED Shawnee Mission...
University Daily Kansan
UAKU files grievance over violation of contract
United Academics of KU has filed a grievance with the university alleging that the University of Kansas violated its new faculty union contract when the English Department reduced a lecturer’s position from full-time to part-time. Mark Jaskowski, a full-time English lecturer since 2022, was notified in May 2026 that...
KCTV 5
Basehor mulch pile fire prompts school closure, online rumors
BASEHOR, Kan. (KCTV) - A fire burning in a mulch pile at the site of a new subdivision in Basehor, Kansas, has covered the town in smoke and prompted a wave of online speculation about its cause. The pile sits in a field that residents say used to be a...
jcccathletics.com
No. 3 JCCC Volleyball Sweeps Coffeyville on the Road
COFFEYVILLE, Kan. – The No. 3-ranked Johnson County Community College volleyball team continued its winning ways Wednesday evening, recording a three-set sweep over Coffeyville Community College in Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division II action. Johnson County improved to 19-2 overall and 4-1 in conference play with the victory,...
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‘We were lied to’: Leavenworth parents upset after gun found on high school campus
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — A gun was found inside a student’s backpack at Leavenworth High School Monday, prompting questions from parents about how the incident was handled and when families were notified. School leaders discovered the gun inside a student’s backpack, which violates its “no backpack” policy. The student...
lawrencekstimes.com
Faculty, elected officials ask KU to reconsider closing Hilltop
More than 450 faculty, staff and graduate students from the University of Kansas signed a letter to Chancellor Douglas Girod urging the university to rethink closing Hilltop Child Development Center. Last week, parents and staff were abruptly informed Hilltop would close at the end of October. The letter argues the...
lawrencekstimes.com
Newly appointed Haskell president shares hopes for institution’s future
As Haskell’s newly confirmed president, Alex Red Corn’s early goals include stewarding a culture of improvement, growing external partnerships and implementing a new strategic plan. Red Corn, a citizen of the Osage Nation, spoke about Haskell’s future on a day focused on honoring the past: National Day of...
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Lansing Elementary School custodian turns whiteboards into works of art
LANSING, Kan. – A custodian at Lansing Elementary School is turning whiteboards into works of art. Devin Butzin, a custodian at Lansing Elementary School, gets to school in the afternoon. When all of the students leave, he and his brother make sure the school is safe and clean, ready for students to return in the morning.
lawrencekstimes.com
Lawrence school board hears updates on facilities, preschool space
Ten major projects in Lawrence school district buildings over the summer represented $8.5 million in capital investments, according to a presentation school board members heard Monday. Larry Englebrick, deputy superintendent, highlighted the renovation of the Centennial building, renovation of preschool classrooms, installation of a solar energy system at Woodlawn Elementary...
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KU sees record-high enrollment for third straight year
The University of Kansas has its highest enrollment in school history for the third straight year, with 31,464 students enrolled across the university’s campuses. That’s an increase of 295 from last year’s mark. This year’s freshman class is the fourth largest in KU history, and the university retained a record 88% of last year’s freshman class, according to a KU news release.
Little Apple Post
K-State enrollment holds steady as university builds on recent growth
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University continues to build on its recent enrollment momentum, with student enrollment across all K-State campuses holding steady in fall 2026 as the university seeks and creates more opportunities to meet students of all types where they are. This fall, across its Manhattan, Salina and...
University Daily Kansan
J-School Dean settles in, praises collaboration at KU
Judith Rosenbaum-Andre, dean of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, came to the University of Kansas this past July. After living in four countries and four states, Rosenbaum-Andre said she has found a new home at KU. “This is where I want to be, the culture...