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USD 364 candidates talk superintendent search, special ed and ag complex
Special education, a new ag complex, vaping and the search for a new superintendent were discussed by Marysville USD 364 Board of Education candidates during last Thursday’s candidate forum at Marysville City Building. School board Position 1 candidates Catherine Ray…
Lawrence City Commission voices strong support for developing sanctuary city policies
Lawrence city leaders expressed strong interest Tuesday in moving forward with sanctuary city policies that ensure local police are not used to enforce noncriminal immigration matters. At a study session, the Lawrence City Commission discussed potential policies regarding how Lawrence…
Mulvane, Derby partnering on hike and bike path
A new project between governments in Sedgwick County, Mulvane and Derby hopes to connect the two cities via bike path. Approximately two miles of bike path will be added alongside Rock Road between Mulvane and Derby. The project adds on…
Kansas Aviation Museum Seeking Sedgwick County Funding
The Kansas Aviation Museum in Wichita is asking Sedgwick County for more financial support. Museum executive director Tim Norton requested $50,000 from the county to help stabilize the nonprofit museum and take it to the next level. “Right now it’s…
Floodplain changes may affect Ellis County residents
Some Ellis County residents in the coming weeks will get notified that the floodplain classification for their property may be changing. The change is being made based on new maps developed with digital technology for determining elevation, according to Mason…
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center awarded again
Another award has come to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. This time the American Heart Association presented a Quality Achievement Award to the Primary Stroke Center as a tribute to the hospital’s successful treatment of stroke patients. Brie Pringle, Heart Walk…
City looks at expanding Human Relations Commission’s powers
A Topeka City Council committee will look at potentially authorizing the Topeka Human Relations Commission to conduct investigations while adding “gender identity and sexual orientation” to the list of protected classes covered by city code provisions regarding discrimination and fair…
Peabody Community Foundation offers grants to district teachers
In an effort to be supportive of teachers in USD 398, Peabody Community Foundation (PCF) is currently running a grant cycle for needs and/or opportunities that are outside of the school district’s annual budget. Student groups working in collaboration with…
Sen. Moran: Trade agreement between U.S. and Japan is a win for Kansas farmers
Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement applauding the president’s signing of the US-Japan Trade Agreement: “The trade agreement between the United States and Japan is a win for Kansas farmers and ranchers. Japan is the second…
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