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Emporia State Faculty Honored with Top Awards; Women’s History Month Event Set for Friday
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (208+ words) Faculty at Emporia State University are being recognized for excellence in teaching, service and mentorship, with several awards announced ahead of a campus celebration later this week. Leading this year's honorees is Dr. Rebecca Rodriguez Carey, who received the university's…...
14th annual John ‘Doc’ Baxter Taco Feed sees great turnout in both diners and volunteers once again
22+ hour, 30+ min ago (229+ words) For the 14th consecutive year Wednesday, community members showed up in waves to support students of Emporia State University and honor the memory of a beloved figure in the university's athletic training department. Howe adds that he is always pleased to…...
Wranglers on the Rocks generates over $1,200 for FHTC as Gala Benefit and Auction approaches
2+ day, 28+ min ago (159+ words) Flint Hills Technical College logo. Flint Hills Technical College recently ended one fundraiser and is in the final stages of planning for another. The college raised over $1,200 for scholarships and other student needs as part of the Wranglers on the…...
ESU’s PAROC gets unofficial 5-year birthday present: accolades from Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (267+ words) Emporia State University's Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center recently got an unplanned birthday present. The Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education recognized PAROC for its work with students up to age 16. Administrators and professors joined KVOE's Newsmaker segment…...
Job and Resource Fair coming Wednesday
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (194+ words) People who have recently lost jobs or who are simply looking for their next employer are encouraged to attend the city's latest Job and Resource Fair this week. Kansas WorkforceONE Digital Communications Coordinator Nadia Qureshi says the United Way of…...
Kelly signs ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban in schools
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (195+ words) Kelly signs "bell-to-bell" cell phone ban in schools'KVOE During her 2026 State of the State address back in January, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said she would sign a cell phone ban in schools. On Thursday, she made good on her statement....
USD 253 Board approves phases 1 and 2 of cost containment recommendations Wednesday evening; Logan Avenue closure not among approved recommendations, public hearing on potential closure scheduled for April 15th
2+ week, 1+ day ago (867+ words) Faculty and families of Logan Avenue Elementary School filled the USD 253 Board of Education room Wednesday evening to share their thoughts and feelings on the proposed closure of Logan, possibly within the next two years. Among those to speak during…...
Kansas lawmakers pass ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban in schools
2+ week, 1+ day ago (145+ words) During her State of the State address back in January, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly called for lawmakers to pass limits on cell phone use in schools. Lawmakers have complied. Both the Kansas House and Senate of passed Senate Substitute for…...
12 for 12 fundraiser off to good start for adding tablet to National Memorial to Fallen Educators
2+ week, 2+ day ago (247+ words) Early indications are the National Teachers Hall of Fame fundraiser to expand the National Memorial to Fallen Educators is off to a good start. The 12 for 12 campaign launched last week. Hall of Fame Director Maddie Fennell says over $2,000 has come…...
Facilities discussion to continue Wednesday for USD 251 Board of Education
2+ week, 2+ day ago (130+ words) USD 251 North Lyon County logo. More discussions connected to new facilities are ahead for the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education this week. The discussion on a construction manager follows the district choosing TESSERE as the architect responsible for…...