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In the aftermath of a deadly shooting, violent threats plague Kansas schools. Can our kids survive?
Several weeks into a new academic year, threats of violence bubble under the surface for Kansas schools. You have to be on alert for the headlines, which appear in disparate locations, from an array of outlets. But simple searches reveal a wave of threats made against K-12 schools, usually as rumors spread via social media. […]
Lady Panthers finish third at Wichita XC meet; boys seventh
On the girls' side, the Class 5A ranks have been dominated in recent years by the likes of Lenexa's St. James Academy and Overland Park. A pair of Wichita private schools are making their push back into the top of the class. At Saturday's The Rush at Brown Thrush Invitational in Wichita, Bishop Carroll edged Kapaun by three spots for the win with 45 points. Great Bend scored 52 points for third place, 60 spots ahead of fourth-place De Soto.
KFEQ/St. Joseph Post Area High School Football scoreboard for Oct. 4th
We're halfway through the season as Week 6 of high school football in Missouri and Week 5 in Kansas is now in the books! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!. Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday...
Fire Prevention Week starts next week in Great Bend
Fire Prevention Week is approaching, and crews from the Great Bend Fire Department will be making their rounds to elementary schools to teach students the dangers of fire and ways to prevent accidents. Firefighters will bring fire trucks and equipment to perform a 30-minute program. The skit, for all students...
Area residents graduate from 2024 Kansas Hospital Association Leadership Institute
TOPEKA — The Kansas Hospital Association Leadership Institute graduated its 22nd class of 30 students on Sept. 5 at the KHA annual Convention and Trade Show in Overland Park, Kansas. Students were nominated by their hospital's CEO to be part of this select group. They represent the future leaders of Kansas hospitals.
Barton Community College reports 15.9% enrollment increase for fall semester
Barton Community College emerged as one of the leaders in enrollment growth across the state, with an initial increase of 15.9% in students for the fall semester. Preliminary 20th-day enrollment numbers for the fall state census were released on Oct. 2 by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR). This early growth establishes Barton as the second-largest community college by headcount for the eighth consecutive year, with 5,092 students. Barton president Dr. Marcus Garstecki said this growth reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education.
Lady Panthers down Dodge City in straight sets; host tourney on Saturday
Dodge City never went away in Thursday's best-of-five volleyball action at Great Bend High School. The No. 10 Lady Panthers took the first two sets 25-22, 25-21, but trailed for most of the third set, including 15-12 midway through the set. Great Bend battled back, and a pair of Red Demon errors set up a match point at 24-22. Lady Panther senior Cassie Ellegood, who had some big serves earlier in the match, delivered an ace to end the evening with a 25-22 set.
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