Category: News
AG finds Kansas Department of Commerce violated KORA
The Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Kansas recently won a victory when Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach found that the Kansas Department of…
Survey shows 72% of Kansans support reducing fluoride in water systems
Once considered vital to the prevention of tooth decay, the addition of fluoride to public water systems is now losing…
Kansan Will Pope, awaiting trial on Jan. 6th charges, invited to Trump inauguration
Topekan Will Pope, indicted on federal charges stemming from the January 6, 2021 protest at the U.S. Capitol, has been…
Kansas districts affected by massive PowerSchool data breach
Parents in much of the country have become accustomed to using an online platform called “PowerSchool” to keep up with…
Colorado Springs school district ends relationship with teacher’s union
Late last year, the Colorado Springs, Colorado, Board of Education voted to end its collective bargaining agreement with the Colorado…
“A colossal win for women and girls across the country”: Federal judge strikes down Biden Administration’s addition of “gender identity” to Title IX protections
The U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) attempt to add “gender identity” to the Title IX prohibition of sex discrimination has…
New book offers 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board to would-be candidates
One out of three Kansas students are below grade level in reading and math. Only 18% of high school graduates…
Kansas PAC law ruled unconstitutional by federal judge
Earlier this year a federal court issued a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit challenging part of Kansas campaign finance…
2024 education spending out-paces inflation, but instruction spending stays flat
According to data from the Kansas Department of Education, school districts statewide increased total spending by about 4% in the…
Leavenworth superintendent says reductions in student body led to district’s $5 million shortfall
Leavenworth USD 453 Superintendent Dr. Kellen Adams told city leaders his district is facing a $5 million budget deficit this…
Augusta school district staffer arrested for alleged sexual assault of student
William A. Wetzel, of Augusta, a school bus aide for USD 402, was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a…
Bipartisan claim: Governor Kelly circumvented legislature with secret offer to KC Chiefs
In an era of political dissension, two Kansas House members, one Democrat and one Republican, have joined forces in criticizing…
Department of Commerce ‘transparency database’ out of compliance with state law
A new report from the Kansas Legislative Division of Post Audit shows the Kansas Department of Commerce’s “transparency database” is…
Counties approved legislative priorities for 2025
The Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) set its legislative priorities for next year at a recent conference in Wichita. Among…
Kelly administration doesn’t know how many employees work remotely
As the heads of the new Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy—cheekily known as “DOGE” after a…
Kansas nurse Elaine Gebhardt celebrates Freedom of Speech victory as nursing board investigation ends
The Kansas Board of Nursing (KSBN) has declined to take action against Elaine Gebhardt, RN, ending a two-month investigation into…
Russell County property owner, county appraiser square off before Board of Tax Appeals
Rising property valuations and resulting tax increases were recently discussed before the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA) in Topeka.…
City of Westwood backs down, residents to vote on fate of park
After losing a legal battle over a petition to hold a referendum, the City of Westwood has finally capitulated to…
Federal court sides with Kobach, halts rule giving Obamacare to illegals
A federal court recently halted a rule that would have provided so-called “Obamacare” health plans to illegal immigrants. According to…
Pfizer hid vaccine deaths, research team alleges
During the clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer appears to have hidden two deaths — including one…
“W-o-m-e-n” or “w-o-m-y-n”? Scripps says either is correct for 3rd grade Spelling Bee
If a third-grader competing in next spring’s Scripps Spelling Bee spells the word “women” as “womyn” they will advance to…
Kansas Legislature gets leadership set ahead of 2025 session
Leadership elections for the next Kansas Legislature are complete, with Republicans growing their supermajority. There were few surprises with top…
“Devastating” drops in American 4th grade, 8th grade math scores on TIMSS international test
An international study of 650,000 4th and 8th graders from 64 countries shows plummeting math scores at both grade levels…
New legal hotline for Kansas school board members
Members of boards of education in Kansas seeking legal advice related to their duties have a new, no-cost option thanks…