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BOE discusses being Kansas’ first for AI-driven pilot program
Learning twice as fast. That is the promise the Newton Board of Education will consider as it decides whether to implement an artificial-intelligence-driven pilot program aimed at improving student learning. The service would be provided by Studient, a company that has rolled out similar pilot…
Leaf blowers create seasonal racket in Johnson County, but there are no moves to ban them
Actress Cate Blanchett calls them “everything that is wrong with the human race,” and says they “should be eradicated from the face of the earth.” Comedic actor Ricky Gervais also hates them, per an October story in The Guardian, as do actors Danny DeVito and…
New ‘Back the Blue’ Bill Strengthens Protections and Penalties for Attacks on Law Enforcement
On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall joined fellow Republicans to introduce the Back the Blue Act, led by Senator John Cornyn. The bill is designed to strengthen protections for law enforcement officers and provide them with new tools to stay safe. It creates tougher federal…
The Fed decision is expected to feature a rate cut and a lot more. Here’s what to expect
The Federal Reserve is poised to deliver its third straight interest rate cut Wednesday, while simultaneously firing a warning shot about what’s ahead. Following a period of remarkable indecision about which way central bank policymakers would lean, markets have settled on a quarter percentage point…
Ballard to retire after 20 years as superintendent
Ron Ballad, who has led the Arkansas City public school district since 2005, announced at the school board meeting Monday that he plans to retire in July next year. Before being hired as superintendent, Ballard was business manager and assistant superintendent at USD 470. He’s…
City of Emporia releases “Budget Book” designed to ensure spending transparency
The City of Emporia has released its 2026 Annual Budget Book, a new resource aiming to help its citizens better understand the annual budget. The 86-page document defines several key terms involved in the budgeting process, explains the calculations used to determine property tax liabilities…
1-cent sales tax ballot proposal clears first hurdle at Wichita City Council
The Wichita City Council on Tuesday decided to move forward with a possible special election on a 1-cent sales tax. Council members voted 7-0 to pass an ordinance that would put the question on the ballot. But that was just the first reading; the council…
New proposed law could electronically fine Kansas drivers who ignore stop signs on school busses
The Kansas Board of Education has a big wish list for the state legislature. However, the board believes one recommendation deserves some extra attention. During the Kansas Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9 board members came up with their annual list of legislative…
City commission loosens carport regulations for some AC homeowners
The Arkansas City Commission has approved changes to zoning regulations that will allow some homeowners to build front-yard carports under specific conditions. The amendments were adopted Dec. 2 and come in response to the severe June hailstorm, which left many residents looking for permitted options…
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