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Police confirm chicken killed on Valley Center High School baseball field

Police confirm chicken killed on Valley Center High School baseball field

The Valley Center High School baseball season has been suspended after an allegation of animal cruelty.

Students from Earhart Environmental Magnet Elementary celebrate Earth Day

Students from Earhart Environmental Magnet Elementary celebrate Earth Day

Students from Earhart Environmental Magnet Elementary School welcomed volunteers and people from the community for Monday’s Earth Day celebration.   

Beloit USD 273 school bond proposal fails to gain voter approval

Beloit USD 273 school bond proposal fails to gain voter approval

Beloit USD 273 district voters have decided the fate of a $20 million package of new construction and facility upgrades for the Mitchell County district. 

Arby's pays school lunch debts for thousands of Wichita students

Arby's pays school lunch debts for thousands of Wichita students

Flynn Arby's, which is the largest Arby's franchisee in the world, presented a check for more than $82,000 to the USD 259 School Service Center.

Kansas' higher ed board adopts an anti-DEI policy after pressure from GOP legislators

Kansas' higher ed board adopts an anti-DEI policy after pressure from GOP legislators

The board overseeing higher education in Kansas has banned state universities from requiring prospective students, potential hires and staffers seeking promotion to disclose their views on diversity initiatives.

Man who received college degree while incarcerated accepted into law school

Man who received college degree while incarcerated accepted into law school

Benard McKinley will attend Northwestern Law School in the fall

Two shoot water pellets at Goddard school buses taking students home

Two shoot water pellets at Goddard school buses taking students home

A Goddard Public Schools police official says two people in a vehicle fired pellets at two school buses taking students home Thursday afternoon.

Wichita students play doctor for a day

Wichita students play doctor for a day

Using a pig's foot, students learn the technique of skin closures also known as stitches or in medical terms, suturing. In another room, a baby is born. 

Career fair at Maize helps students find local jobs after graduation

Career fair at Maize helps students find local jobs after graduation

The Maize school district recognizes that college isn’t in the cards for every graduating senior. That’s why they offered a job fair showcasing careers you may not even need a degree for.

West High School replaces athletic director injured in August altercation

West High School replaces athletic director injured in August altercation

Last August, Wichita West High athletic director David Clark was seriously injured as he tried to break up a fight that had erupted in the hall.

College will cost up to $95,000 this fall. Schools say it's OK, financial aid can numb sticker shock

College will cost up to $95,000 this fall. Schools say it's OK, financial aid can numb sticker shock

As more than 2 million graduating high school students from across the United States finalize their decisions on what college to attend this fall, many are facing jaw-dropping costs — in some cases, as much as $95,000.

Andover 8th grader advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee

Andover 8th grader advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee

An 8th grader at Andover Middle School has won this year's Kansas Press Association Sunflower State Spelling Bee and advances to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Water line break at WSU building prompting class, office relocation

Water line break at WSU building prompting class, office relocation

The university is setting up a website to direct students, instructors and faculty on next steps.

Closings & Delays

Closings & Delays

The latest closings and delays in KAKEland.

8 Wichita teachers win 2024 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Awards

8 Wichita teachers win 2024 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Awards

Many Wichita teachers were nominated for the 2024 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Awards, but only eight received a special surprise from their district.

A labor of love: Derby elementary school unveils new book vending machine

A labor of love: Derby elementary school unveils new book vending machine

Tanglewood Elementary in Derby is unveiling a book vending machine to encourage students to read in a new and exciting way.

Teacher says she was fired for rapping, posting music videos on social media

Teacher says she was fired for rapping, posting music videos on social media

Domonique Brown, whose rap name is Drippin' Honey, has been an educator for 7 years. She started teaching history at Taylor Preparatory High School in August.

Uncertain future for West High athletic director injured in August fight

Uncertain future for West High athletic director injured in August fight

The athletic director who was seriously injured in an fight at the school last August is looking for answers because he says the district is hesitant to let him work again.

1953 Mercedes-Benz restored by McPherson College students places 2nd in class at California car show

1953 Mercedes-Benz restored by McPherson College students places 2nd in class at California car show

A 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S fully restored by McPherson College students has placed second in class at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance show in California.

'I think it will be a trend': Argonia school district shifts to 4-day school week

'I think it will be a trend': Argonia school district shifts to 4-day school week

USD 359 in Argonia has started the new year with a big change to its schedule. Student's only have classes four days a week.

Drivers need to be mindful of school kids

Drivers need to be mindful of school kids

With the start of a new school year, things are busy on the road. Students and drivers need to be mindful of each other to make sure everyone is safe.