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Kansas Department of Education: Teacher Vacancies Remain High

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - New numbers from the Kansas Department of Education show the teacher shortage continues across the state. Public schools reported more than 1,600 vacant jobs in April - about the same number as last fall. Most openings are in special education...

Newton City Manager Submits Resignation

NEWTON, Kan. – Newton City Manager Kelly McElroy has announced she will leave her position in October after seven years of service to the Newton community.McElroy has been city manager since January 2020. She joined the Newton staff in October 2016, first as community...

Nickerson Teens Invited to Sign Up Now for Youth Challenge

NICKERSON, Kan. – Nickerson teens will have the opportunity to pair their creativity with up to $7,500 in grant money to address a youth-related community challenge.The Nickerson Youth Challenge invites Nickerson area youth ages 12 to 17 to an interactive two-day workshop to create...

Reno County Health Announces August Childcare Orientation Class

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Reno County Health Department will be offering an orientation class for those interested in becoming a childcare provider.The class will be held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on August 3rd, 2023, at the Reno County Health Department's conference...

World Champion Drum and Bugle Corps to Perform at Gowans Stadium

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Fine Arts Department, in conjunction with the Sky Ryders Performing Arts Foundation, is excited to welcome the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps from Concord, CA for a special performance.The most decorated corps in the history of...

Kansas Golf Coaches Association Announces Boys’ All-State Teams

By: KSHSAA Covered Staff The Kansas Golf Coaches Association has announced its 2023 boys All-State teams.Five individual grass-greens state champions earned first-team honors in their respective classes – Shawnee Mission East’s Thomas Gogel in Class 6A, Bishop Carroll’s Noah Holtzman in 5A, Circle’s Anderson Helmer in...

Great Bend USD 428 BOE Make Approves New Student Cell Phone Policy

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education Monday approved a new policy for cell phones in all district buildings, and in particular, Great Bend High School.“Plain and simple, the phone is not supposed to be out during class,” Superintendent...

United Way of Reno County Announces Plan to Move to a New Location

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The United Way of Reno County (UWRC) will soon be moving to a new location, allowing for expanded space. Staff announce this week that UWRC will lease space from the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber, with the move planned for the end of...