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Kansas Wants to Make It Easier to Hire Out-of-State Teachers
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is joining a fledgling effort that could one day make it easier to hire teachers from other states. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that a bill that Governor Laura Kelly signed last week makes Kansas the latest member of the...
Kansas Releases March Jobs Numbers
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The state of Kansas has released its latest labor market report. The report for March shows a seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 2.9%, which remains unchanged from February.The department says the state’s seasonally-adjusted total non-farm jobs have increased by 37,000 over...
State and Local Leaders Gather Discuss Education
HUTCHINSON, Kan. - State and local elected officials gathered to discuss education with school leaders at a collaborative luncheon on Friday, April 21, 2023.The event was hosted by USD 308 at their Hutchinson Career & Technical Education Academy. In partnership with the Hutchinson chapter...
Kansas Governor Signs Bipartisan Water Funding Plan
TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed into law a bipartisan funding plan to preserve water. The plan helps address a growing water crisis in the western part of the state.The new Kansas law adds $35 million this year for state...
Summer Camp Opportunities Available Through the Hutchinson Zoo
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Looking for a great outdoor learning opportunity for your kids this summer? Sign them up for the Hutchinson Zoo’s summer camp program.This summer the zoo is transforming your kids into Ecosystem Explorers. Campers will explore a different ecosystem every day of...
PHMS Students to Put On Second Annual Spring Market this Sunday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Students at Prairie Hills Middle School have been busy preparing for their second annual Spring Market on Sunday, April 23rd. Handmade and/or homemade items will be available to purchase from 2 to 4 p.m.Shop arts and crafts, delicious baked goods, jewelry,...
Kansas Governor Vetoes Bills Dealing with ‘Abortion Reversal’, Mail-in Ballots, Child Care
By Rachel Mipro, House Bill 2264 Wednesday....
Derby High Principal Resigns After Sparring with School Board
DERBY, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - A Kansas principal has resigned after sparring with school board members who challenged his anti-racism efforts at Derby High School. Tim Hamblin, a longtime principal of Derby High School, south of Wichita, announced in an email that he will leave...
No Mandatory Jail Time for Kansans with Suspended, Revoked Driver’s Licenses
TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Governor Laura Kelly has signed a bill to remove mandatory jail time for Kansans caught driving with a suspended or revoked license.People can lose their licenses because of issues like unpaid fines. If they’re caught driving without a valid license,...
