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Wichita Public Schools disproportionally discipline Black and disabled students: DOJ says
An investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice found that the Wichita school district discriminated against students based on race and disability. In a report released Tuesday, the department said Black students were disciplined more frequently and more severely than white students. Black girls were particularly singled out for offenses such as insubordination.
Six Topeka teenagers travel across Europe on a two-week music tour with Musicians Abroad
Performing a two-week music tour across Europe was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for six local teenagers. Six Topeka West music students returned home June 30 after traveling across Europe performing with about 150 other Kansas music students. Topekans included Hannah Kamprath, Charlotte Claspill, Emma Shump, Camille Cluke, Colette Cluke and Ali...
Pottawatomie Co. sees an increase in car break-ins
WAMEGO (KSNT) – Over the past week, Pottawatomie County has seen an increase in car break-ins. This prompted the Wamego Police Department to make a Facebook posting warning resident’s about potential burglaries. While there have been no break-ins yet in Wamego, Police Chief Paul Schliffke said that when they begin happening in surrounding areas, they […]
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation promotes Len Couture
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation announced the promotion of Len Couture to manager of substation operations. In his new role, Couture will manage the construction, repair, and maintenance of Sunflower’s substation systems while ensuring proper planning and coordination with internal and external entities. A native of Plainville, Kan., Couture obtained...
Storm season ends in Salina
Salina, Kan. (westernkansasnews.com)–The Southwest Kansas Storm’s season ended in dramatic fashion as they fell to the Salina Liberty 41-35 in the first round of the Arena Football League (AFL) playoffs. A last second hail mary pass from Matt Stuck was caught at the four-yardline, but the Liberty corralled wide receiver Todd Athey before he could try and lateral the ball, ending the game and the Storm’s season.
Taking Stock of Big XII Transfer Classes: Kansas State
For all intents and purposes college basketball's 2024 transfer season is over although some schools could still add one or two more players prior to tipping off in November. However, in this age of highly paid transfers, many coaches could opt for quality over quantity, meaning they'll concentrate their NIL funds on several elite transfer prospects rather than scatter those finite moneys over more marginal prospects in an attempt to fill all 13 scholarship spots. They may prefer to roll the dice on injury and other attrition with nine or 10 scholarship players. Texas Tech, incidentally, has filled only 11 scholarship positions as of this writing and could stand pat. This is a calculated risk Grant McCasland and other coaches may be willing to run.
Fuel The Future raffle supports persons with disabilities in SEK
(KOAM) - CLASS LTD, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) across Southeast Kansas, is teaming up with The Foundation for CLASS to host the Fuel The Future raffle.
Junction City Parks and Recreation update
Helland Park in Junction City has been getting some much deserved attention recently. Crews have been working on clearing the trails throughout the park. Parks and Recreation Director Joshua Gray noted that due to the construction of a pond, new trails are also being formed. In the near future, portions...
KCKPD primes local students for upcoming school year with Cram the Cruiser
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - With less than a month before many metro area students return to school, one local police department got a head start to help students get prepared. On Saturday, July 6, Legends Outlet officials teamed up with the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department to Cram the Cruiser on The Lawn, 1865 Village West Pkwy., for an afternoon of fun and giving.
City begins storm debris cleanup on Monday
Junction City Public Works crews will begin the cleanup process of storm debris on Monday, July 8th. The City noted that this operation is essential to help restore the community after a June 28th storm. Here are the key details: Key Points to Remember:- --Start Date: Cleanup begins on July...
Perry Reflects on Journey to NBA
A Red Raven basketball legend is ready to begin his professional career, chasing a spot in the NBA. Point guard Tylor Perry was signed by the Toronto Raptors last week to join their summer league team, after concluding his college career. Perry spent two seasons in Coffeyville, serving as the...
Student Health to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for students, offer new services
Wichita State University students will now pay a reduced rate for general medicine provider office visits at Student Health Services (SHS). While office visits, on paper, will appear to increase in price from $30 or $35 to $50, SHS Director Heather Stafford said “no WSU student will pay more than $25 for an office visit.”
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