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Homecoming parade cancelled at Topeka High School
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Officials with Topeka High School have announced the cancellation of the homecoming parade Friday due to anticipated weather conditions. Staff at Topeka High School made the announcement shortly after noon on Sept. 25, stating that forecasted weather conditions have prompted school officials to cancel the planned homecoming parade. Students were previously set […]
KVOE
Larry Williams endowed scholarship plan announced for Be the Change program at Emporia High
Plans are developing for a special scholarship program honoring Be The Change’s founder at Emporia High School. Larry Williams passed away 18 months ago, but not before positively impacting hundreds of students at Emporia High through the mentorship program. Current leader Tagan Trahoon says the goal is to create 2 endowed scholarships through the Emporia Community Foundation.
KVOE
Holscher discusses education funding, property tax relief and data center policies in pair of Emporia stops
Democrat gubernatorial candidate Cindy Holscher spent much of the past weekend in Emporia. Holscher visited with constituents at Gravel City Roasters on Saturday, following that appearance with an educator meet-and-greet at the Lyon County Democrat party headquarters Sunday. Following the meet-and-greet Sunday, and with lawmakers likely looking at possible changes to the state’s public education funding mechanism in the 2027 session, Holscher says the current formula is effective — but the state’s policy on underfunding special education is not.
WIBW
New clip from live
Reginald Eggleston resigning from Geary County Schools.
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Football puts up 70 on Wichita North, rises to 2-2
Manhattan Indians Football (2-2) put up their first 70-burger since 2021 in their 70-6 blowout of Wichita North (0-4) on Sept. 25. The win lifted the Indians to .500 on the season, after notching their first win a week prior against Dodge City 42-14. “It feels good to win,” head...
KVOE
New strategic plan effort for USD 253 comes with enrollment decline ongoing
It’s time for another round of strategic planning for USD 253 Emporia Public Schools. Board members held a special meeting Wednesday evening with members of TrustCentric, the district’s current partner, as part of the conversation. Superintendent David McGehee called the meeting a chance to get the entire board up to speed on the overall process. He also says this served as a way to start using the board as one of the district’s focus groups as this particular effort begins. It’s a 4-stage effort, and McGehee says things are currently approaching Phase 2. He tells KVOE News most of the general priorities will remain in place, although the “vision priorities” are getting rearranged. A case in point is student success.
KVOE
Emporia State Music Department’s biggest fundraiser sees big turnout in support Saturday evening
The “largest single source of scholarship revenue for ESU’s music program” saw an equally large turnout inside the Emporia State Memorial Union Saturday evening as hundreds of donors, friends and families gathered to take in the showcase of all areas of the department, including vocal and instrumental performances, dance and more.
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Solomon’s Turnaround Taking Shape, Off to 3-0 Start
SOLOMON — When Devin Rizzo accepted the job as Solomon High School’s head football coach, he already had been around long enough to know that something had to change. So, instead of easing into it, he turned the program on its head. “Two years ago, when I took...
WIBW
KPZ Week 4 GOTW preview: Washburn Rural vs. Topeka High
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - 13 SPORTS previews Friday night’s Green Pest Solutions Game of the Week between Washburn Rural and Topeka High. Both the Junior Blues and Trojans enter the city rivalry at 1-2, making Friday’s matchup an important opportunity for either team to get back on track.
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Spartans fall to Junction City in Homecoming affair 32-6
It was Homecoming week for the Emporia High Spartans as they hosted the Junction City Blue Jays for Friday Night Lights. A fast start for the Spartans was not enough to overcome the Blue Jays as they fell 32-6 and fall to 2-2 on the year. Before the game began,...
KVOE
Emporia High Football Returns Home for Homecoming
Emporia High returns home for week four of the football season Friday night, welcoming Junction City to Welch Stadium for homecoming. The Spartans enter Centennial League play at 2-1 after suffering their first loss of the season last week, falling to Labette County 29-28. Junction City is 0-3 on the season.
Kansas State Collegian
Student concerns take center stage at Union congressional town hall
As K-State students navigate rising tuition, increasing housing costs and an uncertain job market after graduation, Lauren Reinhold, congressional candidate, said student voices can help shape those outcomes. Reinhold, the Democratic candidate for Kansas’ 1st Congressional District, spoke to students and community members during a town hall Tuesday at Forum...
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KVOE
Back in Black and Gold the Homecoming theme for ESU
Homecoming activities are fast approaching at Emporia State University, and there is a lengthy slate of events later this month. Vice President for Alumni and Constituent Engagement Marcia Novacek and ESU Foundation Senior Director of Donor Engagement Jan Trelc previewed some schedule highlights on the KVOE ESU Buzz on Thursday. Trelc says the full schedule is by design.
KSNT News
Coating ceremony honors Topeka students
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Middle school students now have the opportunity to excel nearly two years ahead thanks to a Topeka Public Schools (TPS) program introduced in 2018 by Superintendent Tiffany Anderson. Seventh grade students were officially inducted into the College Preparatory Academy through a coating ceremony, a medical profession tradition, on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The newest […]
washburnreview.org
Kuehne Hall’s mold controversy
Washburn University inspected potential mold in Kuehne Hall following humidity issues. While facility services maintain suspected areas, faculty members confirm mold has already been identified. The discrepancy has raised concerns from students and staff over the control and equipment maintenance in the building. “If mold and fungus are suspected, a...
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JCHS Senior Named National Merit® Semifinalist
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. – Junction City High School senior Samuel Moore has been named a semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit® Scholarship Program. Moore, who plans to major in either microphysics or biochemistry in college following graduation in May, was amongst the 16,000 semifinalists nationwide who were chosen by officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation - NMSC®.By being named a semifinalist, Moore, who also competes in swimming and track and field for the Blue Jays, will now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $24 million that will be offered next spring.
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Linton: K-State enrollment inches up as statewide numbers decrease
Four years ago Kansas State University’s enrollment dipped below 20,000 for the first time since 1988. Since then, it has slowly increased and continues that trend this year. K-State President Richard Linton announced Friday during his state of the university address that enrollment has risen 7.96% since he took...