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Voters in November will decide five of the 10 seats on the Kansas Board of Education. The results could shift the political and ideological balance on the board, which could affect what Kansas students learn in classrooms.
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Kansas News Service
Calen Moore
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Kansas News Service
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Demand for homes in Kansas is high, but construction of new homes has been slow for more than a decade. Kansas saw a significant drop in home construction after the Great Recession, contributing to a housing shortage today that drives up prices. -
The University of Kansas announced in January that it would play some of its home football games at Arrowhead Stadium. Since that time, KU has been negotiating with the Chiefs and hadn't reached an agreement three days before the game. -
The shooting happened just outside Cessna Elementary School near 45th Street South and Meridian. A Sedgwick County sheriff's deputy shot and wounded the suspect. No students or school employees were hurt. -
Members of the Machinists union will go on strike Monday after turning down the company's contract offer on Saturday. -
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Wichita voice coach Amy Menas helps children chase their dreams of performing in musical theater. Her students have starred in local productions and have even made it to Broadway. -
Missouri voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion rights in November. If they do, accessing abortion could be easier in Kansas, health providers say. -
Sedgwick County struggled with staffing levels, especially in public safety departments, after the pandemic. In response, the county poured millions of dollars into increased compensation.
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