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Wichita Public Schools implementing new grading system
Wichita Public Schools will have a new grading system for kindergarten through 5th grade students this year, using numbers instead of letters. The new grading system was tested out in elementary schools all across Wichita last year, but this school year…
Inmate missing from work release in Cowley County
The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an inmate missing from work release. Deputies say Britton White was last seen Friday at the restaurant he is employed for work release. White was serving time after a conviction of failing…
Brighthouse receives nearly $104,000 in grants from AG
BrightHouse Inc. of Hutchinson has been awarded nearly $104,000 in grants to provide services for victims of crime, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced in a news release today. Grants offered by the Attorney General’s office are open for applications…
Ambulance official guarantees move will boost response times in Shawnee County
A pilot program Shawnee County commissioners established Monday will enable ambulances in some circumstances to not carry paramedics, thus helping bring a quicker overall response to calls, an official with the county’s ambulance service provider said. “I guarantee you we…
‘Mowing with Cops’ tour stops in Topeka, aims to counter negative police stereotypes
One lucky family just south of Ward-Meade Park now has a freshly mowed lawn thanks to Rodney Smith and Topeka police. Smith is the founder of Raising Men Lawn Care Service. Earlier this month, he embarked on a 50-state “Mowing with Cops”…
KDOT secretary urges Kansans to think of transportation in terms of 2045
Kansas’ secretary of transportation convened Monday a meeting in Topeka to draw input from local officials on immediate highway, airport and rail system needs while driving the conversation toward what that complex network might look like in a quarter of…
Shawnee businesses cite need for stronger workforce, government responsiveness
When it comes to the future of the city of Shawnee — and the growth of business and economy — workforce density and government responsiveness were two key elements identified as needs of the business community. About 40 members of…
Wichita, home of fatal ‘swatting’ case, launches alert system for gamers and police
Wichita police will begin placing alerts on addresses where potential swatting targets could be living, the department announced Friday. The program is voluntary and open to any person who thinks they could fall victim to swatting, a false report to…
Walmart, Gardner community offer ‘cool’ help to homebound couple (part of the Gardner Samaritan Project)
Gardner Mayor Steve Shute is collaborating with community leaders to form the Gardner Samaritan Project, an initiative he outlined in his State of the City address last May to assist people in need. But after a local couple’s air-conditioner quit…
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