Kansas public schools urged to end use of Native American mascots
The Kansas State Board of Education is asking public schools to end the practice of associating Native-American themes with school identities and sports teams. In a “strong recommendation” released Thursday, board members reportedly asked public K through
Former Oklahoma fire captain sentenced on bank robbery charges
A former fire captain in Tulsa, Oklahoma is headed to prison for robbing two banks and staging his own disappearance. Jerry Brown was sentenced to more than four years in prison, and he will have to pay
Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office Warning of New “Spoofing” Scam
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a scam that involves individuals falsely identifying themselves as employees of the Sheriff’s Office. The suspects are falsely informing victims they have a warrant for their arrest for
Homeless Outreach, HumanKind Ready to Assist City’s Homeless
The city’s Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) will be focusing its resources on educational outreach as cold weather approaches. HOT’s efforts will be directed at locations typically overlooked such as outlying area overpasses and bridges, guiding unhoused residents
Public Input Being Sought on Wildfire Prevention and Response
Governor Kelly is calling on residents to share their thoughts on how to better prevent, respond to, and recover from wildfires. The Governor’s Wildfire Task Force (established in July) is seeking public input as it takes a
Red Cross Urging Blood Donation Ahead of Flu Season
The Red Cross is urging residents to consider blood and platelet donation to help fight the potential impact of seasonal illnesses and a potentially severe flu season. The CDC is predicting a serious spread of flu this
Gov. Kelly Announces Selection of Poet Laureate of Kansas
The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) has selected Traci Brimhall as the 2023-2026 Poet Laureate of Kansas. Brimhall, a professor and Director of Creative Writing at Kansas State University, will become the state’s eighth Poet Laureate
