Kansas Board of Education Race Could Tilt To The Right
The race for five Kansas State Board of Education seats may shift the panel rightward, affecting standards and social emotional learning. Conservative incumbents Dombrosky Hopkins Hershberger Zeck push against “woke” topics, while three moderates Horst Mah McNiece are not seeking reelection, raising worries among advocates. The board sets standards and graduation rules but defers curriculum and funding to local districts and state lawmakers.
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State Board of Education
Wichita
Kansas State Board of Education
Michelle Dombrosky
Cathy Hopkins
Dennis Hershberger
Danny Zeck
Deena
Horst
Salina
Ann Mah
Topeka
Jim McNiece
Sally Cauble
Cauble
Kansans For Excellence In Education
Kansas
Groundbreaking held for senior housing project in Lawrence
Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority and Douglas County leaders broke ground on Delmar Place Apartments a 32 unit complex for low income seniors and disabled veterans. The $4.7 million project aims to house at least 30 residents by January 2026 with 30 percent of income as rent and ample accessibility options.
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Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority
Douglas County
LDCHA
Delmar Place
Shannon Oury
American Rescue Plan Act
Lawrence-Douglas County
Mail service suspended in Wichita after assault on carrier
Two men assaulted a Wichita postal carrier who used pepper spray to stop pursuing dogs. Mail for 41 addresses is held at the post office while investigations continue. Police pursue suspects. carrier sustained facial injuries and is expected to recover.
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Wichita
Kansas
Paul Shade
U.S. Postal Service
Juan Rebolledo
Shade
Douglas County awards heritage grants and road upgrades plan
Douglas County approves 466 192 for 2025 heritage grants supporting narrative projects, native ecosystem conservation and historic resources while authorizing two Mack trucks for 540 770 to replace 2015 units. Road safety upgrades on Route 1061 include culverts drains pockets and paving. Public Works session 4 pm and meeting 5 30 pm at 3755 E 25th St with Zoom option.
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Council
Douglas County
Heritage Partners
Public
North 700 Road
North 900 Road
County Commission
Douglas County Public Works
E. 25Th St
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Narks Jewelers Utility
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