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Manhattan debates need for diversity task force
The Manhattan City Commission debated Tuesday about whether to vote on establishing a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force next week. Mayor Usha Reddi, who first proposed the idea in August, says the idea is to bring together diversity experts…
With attendance down at some schools, Derby school district hires new support staff
Derby Public Schools hired a team of attendance clerks in an effort to help students stay engaged during the pandemic and the district’s shift online. Holly Putnam-Jackson, assistant superintendent of curriculum, said the district hired three attendance clerks and a…
Sedgwick County Commissioners amend local health order
The Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners have amended the latest local health order to include provisions for event centers, youth organized sports and adult recreational sports. The county commissioners added the following amendments to youth organized sports: For indoor single-court…
Two parents can be allowed for Kansas high school winter sports starting Thursday
Up to two parents or guardians per participant family can be allowed to attend Kansas high school winter sports events starting on Thursday, following a vote by the Kansas State High School Activities Association Board of Directors on Tuesday. The…
COVID-19 vaccinations could start next week in Sedgwick County; you might need to wait
Vaccinations for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 could begin as early as next week in Sedgwick County, but it’s likely you’ll have to wait a while for your shots if you don’t fall into the highest-risk group, a county official…
Kansas broadband efforts receive $85 million boost to bridge digital divide
Kansas’ broadband czar says a new grant initiative will infuse tens of millions of dollars over the next decade into projects working to close the digital divide in underserved areas across Kansas. Stanley Adams, director of the office of broadband…
Kansas education board adds academic planning time, rejects linkage of spring break calendars
The Kansas Board of Education approved a plan Tuesday to offer up to 20 hours of additional professional development time for public school educators working through the COVID-19 pandemic and voted to reject a proposal allowing local school boards to…
Topeka City Council approves plan to invest in affordable housing citywide
Topeka City Council unanimously approved a housing study implementation plan that aims to combat housing inequity and the residual effects of redlining policies in Topeka. Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund to help fund housing projects, creating a landbank, and…
Downtown Ramada to receive sales tax assistance to fund renovations
The Ramada in downtown Topeka will receive sales tax assistance after city council unanimously approved a Community Improvement District. A CID is a 2% sales tax on retail purchase, but the tax increase is not citywide. The sales tax increase…
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