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Middle School Students In Kansas Compete In First-Ever Civics Competition
Politically, our country is seemingly at the edge of a precipice – where intense division on social issues causes deep crevices along partisan lines and lasting resentment toward our fellow man. A pandemic, economic turmoil and revisions to fundamental statutes are consistently and combatively debated with no middle ground met.
New $2.5 million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Medicaid secured $2.5 million for school-based services, including funding for in-school mental health services, increased outreach and enrolling more families in Medicaid. The goal of the grant, announced by KDHE on June 25, is to increase Medicaid health care services for children and their […] The post New $2.5 million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Blue catfish harvest regulations change in Kansas
PRATT, Kan. (KSNT) – Wildlife officials are spreading the word to Kansas anglers of some recent changes made to blue catfish harvest regulations. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) made several changes to fishing regulations in June during a meeting of KDWP commissioners in Hays, which are now active in the state. These […]
Kansas State basketball's Purple Reign alumni hope to fare better in TBT under new name
WICHITA — Kansas State basketball's alumni team is back at The Basketball Tournament, but under a new name. The hope is that Purple Reign will fare better than predecessor Purple & Black in the $1 million winner-take-all tournament now in its 11th year. Purple & Black exited in the second round of the eight-team Wichita Regional each of the past two years.
Questions linger following global cyber outage, recovery ongoing
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - There are still numerous questions surrounding what caused the mass computer outage late Thursday night/early Friday morning as the effects are still felt. 12 News spoke with a local IT expert about what caused the problem, what’s needed to fix it, and who’s impacted.
Exploration Place’s ‘STEM Station’ strives to spark interests in learning
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - With summer in full swing, many parents are searching for ways to keep their children entertained and learning. The latest exhibit at the Exploration Place aims to do just that through hands-on experiments called STEM Stations. The museum introduces a new STEM Station each week, encouraging...
Wichita police increasing enforcement at downtown Wichita park
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A downtown Wichita park has a midnight curfew, but as Wichita police observed, that curfew isn’t keeping unwanted visitors out. The Wichita Police Department confirmed it’s dedicating additional officers to combat loitering and other issues at Naftzger Park near Douglas and St. Francis. The...
Former KHP superintendent wins lawsuit for reinstatement at lower rank
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A federal judge ruled in favor of a former Kansas Highway Patrol major seeking reinstatement. Mark Bruce sued Gov. Laura Kelly and Kansas Highway Patrol leadership after he claims he was forced to resign in 2019 over allegations he didn’t address misconduct within the agency. Bruce was accused of covering up an interoffice affair and a potential domestic abuse case of another officer.
Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
Kansas, Missouri religious leaders rally in Olathe to share concern that white Christian nationalism was a growing threat to democracy in the United States. The post Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
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