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Kansas Connections Academy has more than 200 graduates from across Kansas
ELKHART – Kansas Connections Academy, a school serving students in grades kindergarten to 12, celebrated the school’s 212 graduating high school seniors in a ceremony on May 16.

USD 457 Virtual Academy announces spring honor roll
The USD 457 Virtual Academy has recently announced its A-B honor roll for the spring semester of the 2024-25 school year.

Wichita Southeast probe shows possible grade tampering; principal replaced
Wichita district officials say “some anomalies” at Southeast High School were corrected and reported to state officials. Some teachers worry the school may be inflating graduation rates.
KDOT announces approved May bids
The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place May 21 in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Kansas task force debates use of graduation rate to gauge student success
BY TIM CARPENTER Kansas Reflector State Board of Education’s goal is 95%, but state average hovers at 88% TOPEKA — Disagreement exists on the Kansas… Login to continue reading Login…

Immigrants in U.S. without permanent legal status grew to 12.2 million, study finds
BY ARIANA FIGUEROAStates Newsroom WASHINGTON — The Center for Migration Studies Thursday released a report finding the population of people in the United States without… Login to continue reading Login…

Live Show showcases the top cattle
The Beef Empire Days’ Merck Animal Health Live Show was a bit chilly on Tuesday morning.

City approves STAR Bond amendment
The Garden City Commission approved an ordinance amending the STAR Bond Project Plan for the Sports of the World at its regular meeting Tuesday.