Hayes reflects on 30 years at Sunset Elementary
The end of the 2023-2024 school year brought an end to a 30-year career for Sunset teacher’s aide, Denise Hayes.Before starting at USD 373, Hayes did in-home daycare.
June 2024
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SCAMS: It could you happen to you
They had barely been home for a full day when they received a call from their bank.
NMC Health Medical Staff names new executive officers
Special to the Kansan The NMC Health Medical Staff announced appointment of new Medical Executive Officers Jan. 14. This group of highly skilled and dedicated… Login to continue reading Login…
General George Marshall
During the observance of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing at Normandy Beach, it is obvious that the generation that survived the World War II era is rapidly passing.
Happy days of housing supply
Last semester, I asked my sustainable city planning class to close their eyes and visualize the typologies of five cradle-to-grave residences: birth residence, high school residence, current residence, parent’s residence, and oldest family member’s residence.About 80% visualized at least two of the four basic residential typologies – single-family detached, single-family attached, small multi-family, and large multi-family (20+ units).Yet, local zoning laws are almost exclusively tilted towards only one type - single-family detached.
Customers decry proposed natural gas rate increase
Considering an increase in natural gas rates is unnecessary and unconscionable as families struggle with inflation, Kansas residents told utility regulators and executives during public hearings last week.For about an hour, customers of Kansas Gas Service questioned the need for a proposed increase and argued the company was lining its pockets with no real benefit to customers.“There’s too much profit in Kansas Gas — and greed,” said Beverly Jensen LaBonte, who said her husband works for the utility.
The Amish Cook: A look at ordinations
Are you familiar with Amish ordinations?
School calendar will look a little different in 2024-25
It might feel a little early for some, especially those still in school, but it’s not to early to look at the 2024-25 school calendar in Newton USD 373.
Wichita school board will consider a $450 million plan to rebuild and restructure schools
Wichita school board will consider a $450 million plan to rebuild and restructure schoolsWichita public school leaders are considering a $450 million plan to rebuild and consolidate dozens of schools in an effort to modernize classrooms and reduce the district’s overall footprint.Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld said the proposal is based on public input and data compiled by consultants.
Wheat Harvest kicking into gear
In the midst of a drought, some area farmers are in a good mood right about now.