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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 · 3d
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FOX4 News Kansas City

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Top 2027 Missouri high school basketball recruit signs with Tigers

Missouri men's basketball coach Dennis Gates added Scottie Adkinson, the top overall 2027 recruit in Missouri, to his recruiting class.

Kansas City, MO · 21h

johnsoncountypost.com

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Crowd packs Blue Valley school board meeting to protest cuts to Chinese Immersion, arts and libraries

Only standing room was left in the Blue Valley Board of Education room Monday night — families, students, teachers and community members alike filled the room, spilling into the hall, to protest recent budget cuts. Blue Valley is cutting more than $16 million between this year and next to...

Overland Park, KS · 2d
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NEA-Topeka, USD 501 remain in mediation over contract

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The National Education Association - Topeka (NEA-T) and Topeka Unified School District 501 remain in mediation over its contract. NEA-T, a teachers’ union, said it’s seeking a “fair” contract for USD 501 certified employees. According to NEA-T, the Kansas National Education Association...

Topeka, KS · 14h
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Caney Valley, Sabetha Meet With State Semifinal Berth at Stake

The Caney Valley Bullpups are one win away from reaching the 2A state semifinals for the first time in program history after rolling past Royal Valley 46-6 in the regional round. Head coach Criss Davis and his 10-0 squad now turn their attention to a familiar postseason obstacle as they prepare to face Sabetha in the sectional round.

Caney, KS · 1d

Great Bend Post

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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 · 2d

KSNT News

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JAG-K celebrates 10 years at Seaman High School as work continues to help Kansas students find jobs

Governor Laura Kelly, along with other education leaders in Kansas, are celebrating the work of one non-profit organization helping students find careers.

Topeka, KS · 1d

KSHB 41 Action News

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"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 · 3d

KCTV 5

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Brougham Elementary parents ask about class sizes if school takes in students from closing Olathe schools

OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - Parents at Brougham Elementary School said they have concerns about class sizes if their school takes in students from one of the six Olathe schools set to close. All six closing schools have now held meetings with the district to see proposed boundary maps. One of...

Olathe, KS · 1d

KSHB 41 Action News

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Olathe school board votes to dispose of 7 buildings amid parent pushback

Olathe's school board voted 5-0 to dispose of 7 buildings while a parent group delivered a 7,600-signature petition to the state.

Olathe, KS · 1d

Kansas Reflector

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Opinion: Telling local stories — on Kansas college campuses and elsewhere — demands elusive courage

“I should write about that,” I said to my wife as we walked through our Leawood neighborhood a few weeks ago.  “Yeah,” she agreed. “You should.” With our dog leading the way, we had just walked past a front yard decorated for Halloween — but with a bizarre political twist. Fake cemetery headstones jutted from […]

Leawood, KS · 1d

Kansas State Collegian

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Faculty Senate calls for ‘shared governance’ in letter to university administration

Uneasy back-and-forth discussion filled the K-State Student Union Big 12 room Tuesday afternoon as Faculty Senate voted to approve a letter to Richard Linton, president of K-State, and his vice presidents expressing concern about the limited role the note said faculty and staff have played in university decisions. During the...

Manhattan, KS · 20h

KVOE

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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 · 3d

KVOE

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Emporia State University, Flint Hills Technical College and Newman Regional Health leadership sign new MOU committing each entity to collaborative efforts to further medical education into the future

Just two days after signing a new two-plus-two articulation agreement for students in the Flint Hills Technical College Graphic Arts Technology program, FHTC and Emporia State University leadership convened Thursday morning for another signing, this time joined by representatives of Newman Regional Health. The signing, held at the ESU Nursing...

Emporia, KS · 1d

KVOE

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ESU Teachers College announces new Hornet Tutoring Hub for community

The Emporia State University Teachers College is rolling out a brand new resource for the entire community. On KVOE’s ESU Buzz Thursday morning, Dean of the Teachers College Dr. Sara Schwerdtfeger and Assisstant Professor Dr. Sharice Adkins announced the new Hornet Tutoring Hub. The hub provides tutoring services from ESU students to pre-K through 12 students in Emporia, a service developed after the Teachers College kept receiving many requests from community members, according to Schwerdtfeger.

Emporia, KS · 1d

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 · 4d

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Billeter Adds Two High School Guards On First Day of NCAA Signing Period

Emporia State opens this basketball season on Friday in St. Joseph, Mo. but coach Tom Billeter and his staff are continuing to load for the future. Nedas and Nojus Venckus from Lockport Township HS in Illinois will be attending Emporia State next year and playing basketball for the Hornets. "We...

Emporia, KS · 1d

KSNT News

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Scholar Athlete of the Week: Landon Gilbert Royal Valley High School

TOPEKA (FOX 43) – This week’s Scholar Athlete of the Week is Landon Gilbert from Royal Valley High School. Landon is a three-sport athlete at Royal Valley High School. He is captain of the football team, basketball team and participates in track and field, making three state track appearances.  Landon is also the Royal Valley […]

Topeka, KS · 2d

KVOE

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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 · 3d

KSNT News

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‘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 · 4d