Consultants hired by Wichita public schools say the district needs to reduce its number of buildings by more than 25% over the next two decades.That could involve a massive bond issue or series of bonds to build and renovate schools — though none of the options include price tags just yet.
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan While a few blocks of Oak Street will be closed to traffic for a few hours on April 28, members of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Kansan Staff Hesston College started a renovation to the Laban Peachey Center several months ago, one that now means long-time programs on the campus… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
LIBERAL, Kansas — Print media is struggling in many areas, but it survives in 15 towns thanks to a printing press still churning out newspapers in Liberal, Kansas.The light blue machine takes up most of a warehouse, about the size of a school bus, with newspapers flying through different pulleys as ink is applied.
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan Hesston — It has been about five years since local playwrites have had this opportunity — the Pen To Paper showcase… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
What a day to be remembered!
Beans are a tender, warm-season crop that is popular in Kansas gardens as either a spring crop or a fall crop.• Bush snap.
I couldn’t help but think of the Folger’s coffee cans around my grandparent’s house when I saw “Planet vs.
Maybe there won’t be a copycat mass shooting to grotesquely mark the 25th anniversary of the Columbine massacre on April 20, 1999.
By Kansan StaffNewton fine arts programs including band, art, choir, drama and orchestra changed their initial plan for an April 20 fundraiser.