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BOE discusses being Kansas’ first for AI-driven pilot program
Learning twice as fast. That is the promise the Newton Board of Education will consider as it decides whether to implement an artificial-intelligence-driven pilot program aimed at improving student learning. The service would be provided by Studient, a company that…
Leaf blowers create seasonal racket in Johnson County, but there are no moves to ban them
Actress Cate Blanchett calls them “everything that is wrong with the human race,” and says they “should be eradicated from the face of the earth.” Comedic actor Ricky Gervais also hates them, per an October story in The Guardian, as…
New ‘Back the Blue’ Bill Strengthens Protections and Penalties for Attacks on Law Enforcement
On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall joined fellow Republicans to introduce the Back the Blue Act, led by Senator John Cornyn. The bill is designed to strengthen protections for law enforcement officers and provide them with new tools to stay…
City commission loosens carport regulations for some AC homeowners
The Arkansas City Commission has approved changes to zoning regulations that will allow some homeowners to build front-yard carports under specific conditions. The amendments were adopted Dec. 2 and come in response to the severe June hailstorm, which left many…
Wichita leaders welcome aerospace giant’s return
Boeing completed its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, marking a significant return to Wichita. Local leaders share their reactions to the deal. Business and government leaders across Kansas are explaining why they believe Boeing's decision to bring Spirit AeroSystems back under…
Leawood residents hold opposition forum to potential Royals stadium site
Residents in Leawood held a community forum in opposition to the Royals' potential move. Many feel a stadium going up nearby would completely disrupt the way of life in so many ways: heavy traffic, safety, economic losses for businesses, and…
Even in small towns, parking can be a problem
Street congestion is not something that is discussed much in Crawford County, but the issue was a topic of conversation at Monday’s Arma City Council meeting. At that meeting, councilmembers shared their concerns about parking on a particular block in…
Water tower near Olsburg hit by gunfire; repairs could top $100K
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating vandalism to a water tower near Olsburg. Deputies were called out Wednesday morning to the area of Swede Road and Shannon Creek Road where it was discovered a tower serving Rural Water District…
New regs virtually ban commercial wind farms in Barton County
The Barton County Commission came short of approving an outright ban on commercial wind turbines in Barton County, but resolutions approved Tuesday make them virtually impossible. Meanwhile, large and small non-commercial wind projects will still be allowed. Read more: Great…
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