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Newton grad honored DENTON, Texas — Newton High School graduate DesiRay Kernal, a grad student basketball player at the University of North Texas, was named… Login to continue reading Login…
March 2024
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Railer soccer team edges Buhler in opener
Alvarez scores game winner in 72nd minute By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan BUHLER — The Newton High School girls’ soccer team had about a 75-25… Login to continue reading Login…
Hendrickson begins hunt for NCAA title
Olympic Trials next for Newton grad By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan cschnabel@cherryroad.com COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Newton High School graduate Wyatt Hendrickson is coming home… Login to continue reading Login…
Teeter named Bethel women’s flag football coach
Thresher coach to begin tenure April 4 The Kansan Staff Bethel College on Monday named Felicia Teeter as the head women’s flag football coach. Teeter… Login to continue reading Login…
State budget blueprint leaves out Kansans who need state disability services
TOPEKA — The governor and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle promised to reduce wait times for thousands of the state’s most vulnerable residents in need of health care.But current funding proposals fall millions short of the amount needed to shrink the list of Kansans waiting for crucial state disabilities services.Rocky Nichols, executive director of the Disability Rights Center of Kansas, pointed to earlier statements from Republican leadership in the Legislature and Gov.
Speaking Truth: The Curse of Sex Trafficking in America
Clay Center, Kansas – Along with millions of other movie-goers, my wife and I attended the blockbuster movie, Sound of Freedom.
School has found a solution for negative behavior: Put kids to work
WICHITA — Teachers at Woodman Elementary School were noticing something about kids who misbehave in class.“Students will seek attention, whether it’s positive or negative,” said Jaime Johnston, the school psychologist at Woodman.
If schools won’t ban kids’ cellphones, some lawmakers say, they will
By: Elaine S. PovichStatesNewsroom Florida now bans cellphones during class, and lawmakers elsewhere — including Kansas — like the idea At David H. Hickman High… Login to continue reading Login…
With early childhood office, lawmakers can launch better lives for littlest Kansans
The first five years of a child’s life are vital for growth and development.