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How international school alliances can save universities
GLOBAL There is a paradox in how we discuss the future of education. While universities seem increasingly threatened by artificial intelligence, student debt and a lack of credible data on graduate outcomes, schools, particularly international...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.18.25
Good Thursday morning. John Schrader is joining the team at The Advocacy Partners, bringing more than a decade of experience in senior roles across multiple state agencies to the firm. Schrader, who most recently served as DMS Chief of Staff, was...

Kansas Supreme Court recognizes retired KU law professor with the Justice Award
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Supreme Court awarded a distinguished, retired professor of the University of Kansas School of Law with the “Justice Award” for his contributions to law and justice on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Chief Justice Marla Luckert...

Kansas lawmakers respond to recent firings over political comments

Bull Attorneys Expand Legal Services for Car Accident Victims in Kansas
Wichita, Kansas, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bull Attorneys, P.A., a respected personal injury law firm based in Wichita, has announced an expansion of its legal services to assist car accident victims in Topeka and Kansas City. The firm,...

Kansas City, parking lot ownership group work to improve downtown safety
The city of Kansas City and Copaken Brooks, a group that owns downtown properties including a parking lot at 12th and Grand, are working together to improve safety. Copaken Brooks has reportedly implemented several new security measures this year,...

‘You don’t have a right to a job’: Kansas lawmakers respond to consequences of political comments
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - In light of recent firings and layoffs resulting from political comments made online, Kansas lawmakers from both parties are weighing in. While they acknowledge that every Kansan has the right to freedom of speech, that...

Kansas Court of Appeals digs into strange law, armed protest
LAWRENCE — An attorney representing 78-year-old Earl Ray Harris asked the Kansas Court of Appeals to toss a felony conviction resulting from a protest against public employees who were digging a ditch on his land without permission. Reid Nelson, a...

Kansas City International Airport improves in customer satisfaction, falls from podium
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Though the Kansas City International Airport is still regarded as a top travel hub in North America, its overall ranking has dipped slightly in 2025. According to the results of the latest J.D. Power North America airport...

Kansas Department of Commerce Announces 12 Rural Mural Awards to Enrich Kansas Communities
Local Written By: Press Release from Kansas Department of Commerce Published Date: 09-17-2025 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the agency has awarded $75,000 in Rural Mural funding to support 12...

Tracey Mann addresses PBM reform and agricultural priorities for Kansas
U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann, who represents Kansas’ 1st district, recently addressed several legislative and policy issues in a series of posts on his official Twitter account.On September 16, 2025, Mann wrote about the role of Pharmacy Benefit...

Arbitrator orders Kansas City firefighter reinstated after deadly crash
An arbitrator has ordered a Kansas City firefighter involved in a deadly crash nearly four years ago to be reinstated to his job with back pay.Dominic Biscari was 21 in December 2021 when he was driving a pumper truck in Westport with his lights...

KC2026 leaders emphasize readiness as law enforcement agencies work around the clock for World Cup safety
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Preparations are in full swing as the World Cup 2026 nears, just nine months until the very first kickoff at Arrowhead. Around the clock, KC2026 says agencies across the city, metro and state are working to make sure they...

Lawrence authors talk Sunflower State literary spirit, local books ahead of Kansas Book Festival
Share this post or save for later The annual Kansas Book Festival will enter its 14th chapter this weekend, featuring a host of Lawrence-affiliated authors and events. The festival, which is free to all, includes author events, signings, book...

New Kansas Supreme Court justice takes the bench
Share this post or save for later TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court swore in a new justice Wednesday, marking Gov. Laura Kelly’s fourth appointee to the bench. After an informal ceremony Wednesday morning at the Kansas Judicial Center in Topeka,...

Audit of Kansas Affordable Housing Tax Credit leaves lawmakers with questions
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas lawmakers are trying to determine if the potential costs of affordable housing tax credits outweigh the benefits after a report from the legislature’s nonpartisan audit division. At the heart of Wednesday’s discussions...

KNEA representing Dodge City teacher on leave, says it supports its members’ free speech and condemns political violence
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Dodge City teacher has been placed on leave, leading the community to question and speculate why. Dodge City Public Schools posted a statement Tuesday night, stating that a high school teacher had been placed on paid...

Testimony: Kansas Sales Tax Modernization and Income and Property Tax Relief Considerations
Note: The following is the testimony of Katherine Loughead, Senior Policy Analyst & Research Manager at the TaxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the...

JE Dunn, Treanor Architects Team Up to Build Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center
PHOTO: Treanor Architects and JE Dunn Construction are collaborating on the project, which will improve security and optimize operational efficiency. | Courtesy of Douglas County By Tim Ockinga Douglas County, Kan., broke ground earlier this year...

Over 1,500 Students Participate in Kansas State High School Clay Target League Fall Season
Kansas – The fall season is underway for 1,522 student athletes on 97 high schools teams participating in Kansas State High School Clay Target League (KSSHSCTL) programs. The KSSHSCTL is a part of the USA Clay Target League, which provides clay...