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JCCC Updates: JCCC can help any student get ready for college (wherever they plan to go)
High schools are placing greater emphasis on getting students ready for college – but research suggests incoming college freshmen are less prepared than ever for the demands of college-level courses. Based on national 2023 ACT outcomes, only 1 in 5 test takers met their benchmark education requirements. In 2023, 43% of students who took the ACT did not meet any ACT benchmarks in math, science, reading, and English.
Shanna Stone and Dan Duling: August 23 Friday Night Free Concert in Downtown Fort Scott
Shanna Stone and Dan Duling will be the featured musicians at this week’s Friday Night Free Concert at 1st and Main Street’s Heritage Park at 7 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs as benches are limited. In case of inclement weather, the performance will be moved...
Betty Rae’s will open new Prairie Village ice cream shop this week
A popular Kansas City-based ice cream shop will soon open a new Johnson County location for the second time this summer. Betty Rae’s will celebrate the grand opening of its new shop in Prairie Village at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, according to a release from the company. Betty Rae’s...
Countdown to Kickoff: Youthful Maize South leaning on 4-year starting QB Tate McNew
MAIZE, Kan. (KWCH) - The Maize South Mavericks were one of the top teams in 5A throughout the entirety of the 2023 season. And it was rightfully so behind a massive senior class that was led by a trio of pass-catchers that are now playing in college in Jeron Askren, Sammy Dresie and Darius Felton.
City of Topeka begins storm clean-up
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The city has begun cleaning up debris from last week’s big storm. City crews will collect downed limbs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. the week of Monday, Aug. 19 in Oakland, north Topeka and Potwin. The city asks that you not put your debris directly under trees or around fire hydrants. 27 News spoke […]
Prairie Village City Council to vote on buying church next to city hall
Prairie Village may soon become the new owner of a $4.5 million church property. The Prairie Village City Council on Monday is considering a contract to purchase the property at 7820 Mission Rd., which is currently Mission Road Bible Church. The move to possibly purchase the church building Monday comes...
Countdown to Kickoff: Derby hopes to ride top talent back to title game
DERBY, Kan. (Catch It Kansas) – Derby High School has produced a crop of Division I talent under head coach Brandon Clark during his tenure, but no Panther team that Clark has coached has had as much talent as his 2024 team. Headlined by Tennessee tight end commit Dasaahn...
Week of August 19: Job of the Day
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - This week, the Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas is highlighting Administrative Assistants and Clerical Positions. MONDAY: Administrative Assistant | Greater Wichita YMCA | Wichita | $15-$20 | Qualifications: •High School Diploma or Equivalent •Complete CPR/AED, First Aid, and O2, in accordance with Conditions of Employment | https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13020822 | Benefits Include: Greater Wichita YMCA has 6 additional job posting on KANSASWORKS.
Kansas City might ask voters to help fund a new jail by passing a sales tax renewal
Last week, members of Kansas City Council's finance committee heard an ordinance to put a renewal of the 1/4th-cent public safety sales tax on the April ballot — which would allow the city to fund the construction of a new rehabilitation and detention center. Kansas City has been without...
Geneseo woman discovers wedding dress mix-up after 25 years
Imagine the shock of discovering that the wedding dress you’ve cherished for 25 years isn’t actually yours. That’s the situation for Faith Nelson, a Geneseo resident who recently opened her preserved gown only to find a completely different dress inside.
Emporia Spartan Boxing picks up three wins in Topeka Saturday
Emporia Spartan Boxing returned from Topeka with a trio of wins Saturday. Junior Robles (145 lbs) won a decision in his 19th career bout. 13-year-old Gio Cervantes extended his current winning streak to three in a row with a decision victory in his 145 lbs bout. Steven Munoz is starting...
Trailhead work to begin for Bad Bobby Trail
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Construction on the North Plum Trailhead along the Bad Bobby Trail is scheduled to begin early this week. The trailhead will be temporarily closed during this period including the parking lot. However, the trail itself will remain open for use. According to the trail updates page...
2024 Preseason 12-team College Football Playoff rankings prediction
College football season is officially upon us as Week 0 begins this week. Kansas State fans unfortunately have to wait another week however to see the Wildcats on the field. The good news is that there will be college football on Saturdays from now until 2025. With a new season...
Overland Park to replace grass with native plants in medians on this busy road
Overland Park plans to replace turf grass in some of its traffic medians with lower-maintenance native plants. Earlier this month, the Overland Park City Council Community Development Committee unanimously recommended approval of an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation for the project. That allows the city to accept $150,000...
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