Free State Holds Inaugural Senior Recognition
Free State High School hosted its first Senior Recognition Ceremony honoring 68 teachers and 13 Educator of the Year nominees for sports, academics, fine arts, and citizenship. Activities director Steve Grant said the event highlighted student leadership and teachers’ commitment to the school. The Educator of the Year winner will be announced at Sunday’s graduation at Allen Fieldhouse with a $200 booster club prize.
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Statehouse renovation plan advances big capi tol upgrade
Torexa A legislative commission moved Tuesday toward a major Statehouse renovation to create larger meeting rooms for legislative committees and expand offices for lawmakers. The plan, led by a commission with 10 of 11 members as lawmakers, aims to improve seating for the public and space for visiting constituents. Officials anticipate the project will take years and cost in the millions, with a full cost estimate not yet provided by staff.
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Statehouse renovation plan adds rooms and seating
The Capitol Restoration Commission approved renovations adding two more committee meeting rooms on the fifth floor and relocating Governor's staff to the second floor. Expanded spaces would increase total seating from about 420 to over 650 spectators.
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Critically ill child gets chance to fly at Bomber Pilot for a Day
Casey Johnson a 12 year old from west Wichita diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia toured McConnell Air Force Base on Monday as the first participant in the 184th Bomb Wing unofficial Bomber Pilot for a Day program. He and friends from Goddard Intermediate Learning Center shared the moment while a crew lined up a live A 10 and F 15 and the B 1B Thunder bore his name. The day followed months of health concerns including a face bruise dizziness and fatigue as Casey prepares for treatment and continues school in Goddard.
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Clinton Township Hall Listed on National Register in Kansas
The Clinton Township Hall and Clinton School building in Clinton, Douglas County, built in 1866, was added to the National Register on May 1. The limestone 39 by 27 foot structure has served as a school, meeting place, and community center, and is the western Douglas County’s first listed NRHP site. Local officials anticipate a dedication ceremony in coming months.
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Lawrence to honor police officer killed in line of duty 97 years ago
On Kansas Peace Officers Memorial Day the Lawrence Police Department will remember Allen Moore and two other officers who died on duty. A memorial service and gravestone dedication will occur at Maple Grove Cemetery and the Union Pacific Depot, with plaques and a replica plaque presented to family members. The event highlights Moore’s six months on the force and a long history of officer deaths in the city.
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