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Kansas reduces requirements for substitute teachers
Substitute teachers in Kansas will not be required to have college credit hours under an emergency declaration approved Wednesday in response to a worsening staff shortage in the state’s schools because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new rule temporarily eliminates…
Bonner Springs, Edwardsville schools canceling classes due to spike in illnesses
The Bonner Springs/Edwardsville School District announced Wednesday that it is canceling classes for the rest of the week due to an uptick in student and staff absent due to illness. The school district released a statement Wednesday afternoon stating "in…
Newton Police become marshals
There’s a new marshal in town or, marshals. With Newton’s 150th Anniversary coming up, (sesquicentennial, if you want to get fancy) the police department decided to pay homage to an earlier time. “The first law enforcement officers in Newton were…
Main Street Newton saturated in color
A years-long process has come to a completion with the installation of the Newton Murals & Arts Project’s latest project last week on Main Street. The artwork features Newton and Kansas symbols and images, including a meadowlark, Newton flag, water…
County workers get ARPA pay bonus
Both full and part-time county employees have received a “one-time, premium pay bonus” for their efforts as essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been reported. The Jackson County Commissioners recently approved a motion to utilize American Rescue Plan…
Kansas has billions of dollars in surplus. Here are 9 ways the governor wants to spend it
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s administration laid out a plan Wednesday to cut taxes while spending more on education, law enforcement and mental health services as state lawmakers consider what to do with a surplus that could top $3 billion. The…
El Dorado schools closing due to staff shortage, absent students
Schools in the El Dorado school district, USD 490, will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 13 and Friday, Jan. 14. According to a post on the El Dorado Schools Facebook page, the final decision to close school buildings was made…
County, city honor outgoing mayor
Dec. 30 was Mark Govea Day in Miami County. County Commission Chair Rob Roberts and Commissioner George Pretz, who represents the Osawatomie area, presented a proclamation to the outgoing Osawatomie mayor during the City Council’s Dec. 30 meeting at City…
Spring Hill superintendent announces retirement
Spring Hill USD 230 Superintendent Wayne Burke recently announced his retirement, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Upon his retirement, he will have served 32 years in education, 22 years in USD 230 and seven years as…
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