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School leaders raise concern over new open enrollment law
A new state law lets parents choose which school district to enroll their children in instead of being limited to the district where they live. While lawmakers say this gives families more options, school leaders say it is a headache…
Wichita libraries returning to ‘new normal’ with in-person summer reading programs
After two years of hosting online and hybrid reading programs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wichita in-person summer reading programs are making a comeback. With COVID much reduced but still lurking, the programs won’t be exactly the same as they…
As Wichita pools open, officials count cost of vandalism: ‘It affects everybody’
As Wichita pools prepare to open for summer, city officials are counting the cost of vandalism during the off-season. Since November, windows have been broken, bathrooms destroyed and graffiti painted on signs at city parks and recreation centers. “It’s been…
How local elections work: Local newspaper dives into McPherson County voting
McPherson County Clerk Hollie Melroy invited the McPherson News-Ledger to view how the election process works. First, we attended Election School, which is training all poll workers must take before the election. At this training, poll workers learn how to…
KDHE: There could be something nasty in the water
All the rain in some areas of Kansas could have a nasty side effect for people trying to enjoy the water this holiday weekend. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) said prolonged rains have contributed to an increased…
McPherson city commissioners hear about fentanyl
Police Captain Kevin McKean presented information about fentanyl on Tuesday to McPherson City Commissioners. Fentanyl is nationally the most dangerous street drug. McPherson Police have used Narcan numerous times to save people in this community from overdoses. Fentanyl is being…
Topeka 501 trains for school shooting scenarios with TPD
School faculty in Topeka learned how to combat school shootings on Friday. Active shooter situations can be some of the worst nightmares for teachers across the country. USD 501 school officials spent their afternoon on May 27 looking for the…
City of Topeka works to stop inflation, supply chain issues with community garden
A garden located in Oakland is receiving recognition from the City of Topeka for the benefits it has provided to the local area. The Oakland Community Garden, located at the now-closed Lundgren Middle School, is home to 17 raised garden…
Why downtown Wichita doesn’t have a grocery store and what it would take it get one
Ask just about any Wichita resident what they feel the city is missing, and a downtown grocery store is likely high on their most-wanted list. New development activity in recent years has brought thousands of new apartment residents and office…
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