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Lawrence school district administrators say cell phone ban in draft handbook was a mistake; board approves teacher raises
A districtwide cell phone ban was included in a draft of an updated student handbook, but Lawrence school district administrators and board members made some clarifications on Monday. Students aren’t to have their cell phones out while they’re in class across the district. Elementary and middle school policies don’t allow...
Benedictine football player dies in Leavenworth County crash
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, Kan. (KCTV) - An incoming freshman Benedictine College football player died Monday in a crash in Leavenworth County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said 17-year-old Caleb Stricker was traveling northbound on U73 when his vehicle crossed the center line into the southbound lane and struck a truck with a trailer head on.
Kansas, Missouri delegates help make Harris presumptive Democratic nominee for president
Kansas and Missouri delegates for the Democratic National Convention endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris Monday night, helping her secure enough support to become the party’s presumptive nominee for president. The announcement from both states’ Democratic Party leaders came a day after President Joe Biden announced he would withdraw from the race. According to a press […] The post Kansas, Missouri delegates help make Harris presumptive Democratic nominee for president appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Hotter days ahead and mainly dry skies
After a pleasant start to the work week, temperatures start to warm back up. A few more 90s start to return across the area later this afternoon. Many of us are off to a dry start to the day but a few early raindrops will be possible in South Central Kansas.
Only 12% of eligible Kansas families signed up for programs to make child care cheaper
The child care subsidy can save families hundreds of dollars per month. A family of four making less than $6,966 a month could earn child care subsidies. Children must be under 13. Call 1-888-369-4777 to learn more. Subsidies are run by DCF and applications can be picked up at any agency office.
Republican senator urges defense firm CEOs to safeguard Spirit work
FARNBOROUGH, England (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran is urging the CEOs of major defense companies to ensure that work performed by Spirit AeroSystems will not be disrupted by Boeing's planned acquisition of the Kansas-based supplier.
FHSU grad listed on Forbes Best-in-State list
Ryan Vavricka from the Kansas General Office of New York Life has been listed on the 2024 Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list. The individuals named to this list of distinguished professionals were chosen based on many criteria considered by an independent research firm. A New York Life agent...
Stuga Vodka creators find way back 'home' to make Kansas corn-based spirit
LINDSBORG — Meaning small house or cottage in Swedish, the word "Stuga" is all about home. Now the word has taken on a new meaning, as a brand of homegrown and crafted, corn-based Kansas vodka. The idea for a corn-based vodka came from husband and wife Hilary and Erin Condren after finding themselves back...
Gradually warming during the week
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After some unseasonable mild weather for July, it will gradually warm as the week continues and typical July heat should return by mid-late week. The pattern is not favorable for widespread rainfall, so the forecast for most of Kansas will be dry in the coming days and perhaps weeks.
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