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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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.