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Hundreds of JROTC students in Wichita participate in Veterans Day Salute

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
About 400 cadets were at Koch Arena on Friday to honor veterans with the program's annual salute.

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Southeast of Saline cancels school for 2nd straight day following ‘loss of water service on campus’

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 6:36 AM CST
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By Matt Heilman
The Southeast of Saline school district (USD 306) was canceled for a second consecutive day on Friday following a reported loss of water service in its facility that houses every grade, kindergarten through 12th grade.

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Topeka middle school principal arrested for suspected child sex crimes

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 9:55 PM CST
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By Isaac Deer
A principal at Jardine Middle School was arrested for suspected child sex crimes on Thursday.

Campaign 2026

Teachers are reaching out to the community, asking for help buying school supplies for their...

Voters approve $615M bond issue for Wichita Public Schools

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 10:44 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff and Cale Chapman
Voters in Kansas’ largest school district approved a major investment in public education on Tuesday.

Campaign 2026

Hutchinson Public Schools

Hutchinson voters reject $36M school bond issue, second in 14 months

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 9:22 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
Proposal aimed to fund HVAC, storm shelters, and safety upgrades across district facilities following the defeat of a $109.5M plan last year.

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Wichita Public Schools new mural.

Groups make final push ahead of Wichita school bond vote

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 7:15 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Supporters and opponents of the $615 million Wichita Public Schools bond proposal are making a final push to sway undecided voters as Election Day approaches.

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Wichita State students concerned after two men arrested in separate rape cases on campus

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By Cale Chapman
students said the university needs to change how it addresses these kinds of incidents.

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The museum is set to close its public operations on December 18 if it can't find funding to...

Sternberg Museum at Fort Hays to remain open after $1M fundraising goal reached

Updated: Oct. 26, 2026 at 1:24 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Last month, FHSU president Tisa Mason decided to close the museum because the university received a $2.4 million recurring reduction in state funding.

Education

Attendees showed up to the Rockwell Public LIbrary in Wichita on Thursday to hear from those...

Supporters, opponents debate $615M Wichita school bond ahead of Nov. 3 vote

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 10:47 PM CDT
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By Sophia Gernander
Two-part USD 259 questions total $407M and $208M; second question only passes if first does

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The YMCA participated in a nationwide Lights On Afterschool event at Hamilton Middle School.

YMCA joins nationwide Lights On Afterschool event at Hamilton Middle School

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 10:24 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith
Event highlights safe, supportive before- and after-school programs for Wichita middle schoolers
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Federal court records show that 38-year-old Brungardt pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual...

Former Salina teacher, wrestling coach pleads guilty to producing child porn, faces decades in prison

Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 7:46 AM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
The investigation concluded that in January of 2024, Ryan Brungardt filmed boys showering in locker rooms at four wrestling tournaments in Kansas.

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Panther Danceline marches down Main Street, Great Bend, but is preparing for Mainstreet USA...

Great Bend High School’s dance team will perform at Walt Disney World

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 3:20 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
USD 428 approved a travel proposal for 21 students on Panther Danceline to perform in Orlando as part of the “Dance the Magic” program.

Education

Kansas State University President Richard Linton was named Wednesday to the same position at...

Kansas State’s Richard Linton tabbed as next president of Virginia Tech

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM CDT
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By Phil Anderson
Linton is an alumnus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va.

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Newton High School, in Newton, Kansas is among many schools across Kansas offering in-person...

Newton High School closed Wednesday due to power outage

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 7:36 AM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
The Newton school district confirmed the high school is closed Wednesday due to a power outage.

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The museum is set to close its public operations on December 18 if it can't find funding to...

Schmidt Foundation pledges $1M match for Save Sternberg campaign

Updated: Oct. 13, 2026 at 7:39 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith
Donation matches contributions up to $1M as museum faces December closure

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The public open house is part of Wichita Public Schools' series of Tour Tuesdays ahead of the...

City of Wichita, USD 259 discussing swap of parks for outdated schools

Updated: Oct. 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM CDT
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By Cale Chapman
The district plans for new schools to be built on the park land to replace older buildings.

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Teachers are reaching out to the community, asking for help buying school supplies for their...

Wichita Public Schools superintendent rejects idea that improved test scores should come before bond issue passes

Updated: Oct. 13, 2026 at 4:21 PM CDT
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By Thomas Lynch
Bielefeld said the district has seen progress in test scores and academic achievement over the past three years.

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18-year-old man arrested, accused of rape reported on Wichita State University campus

Updated: Oct. 13, 2026 at 12:35 PM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
Wichita State University confirmed that the report of a sexual assault on campus resulted in an arrest.

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Wichita Public Schools

Wichita Public Schools reports declining enrollment

Updated: Oct. 12, 2026 at 11:57 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The district says the decline is tied to lower birth rates, a trend affecting school districts nationwide.

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Friends University students report lingering technology problems after campus outage

Updated: Oct. 12, 2026 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By Cale Chapman
Some students say services have improved, but reports of computer and internet issues continue.

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Wichita Public Schools new mural.

Community shares thoughts on Wichita school bond issue, district provides answers

Updated: Oct. 10, 2026 at 9:13 PM CDT
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By Will Firra and KWCH Staff
The $615 million bond issue will be split into two questions on the November ballot.

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Group opposes $615 million Wichita school bond issue

Updated: Oct. 8, 2026 at 9:57 PM CDT
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By Jordan Tovar
Improve Learning First says USD 259 should focus on education before building upgrades

Education

Community members view details on upcoming bond for Hutchinson Public Schools

Hutchinson Public Schools holds bond meeting for community members Wednesday

Updated: Oct. 8, 2026 at 12:45 PM CDT
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By Brianna Stucky
Wednesday night, members of the Hutchinson community met to discuss the upcoming $36 million, 12 year bond decision in November.

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White House drug czar visits Wichita’s Northwest High School

Updated: Oct. 7, 2026 at 7:22 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Local school to develop national drug prevention toolkit

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Wichita’s Riverside Health Foundation presents a $1.3 million gift to Kansas Health Science...

Health organization in Wichita gives more than $1M to benefit Kansas medical students

Updated: Oct. 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
Wichita’s Riverside Health Foundation has given more than $1 million to Kansas Health Science University through an endowed scholarship fund established to benefit medical students.

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Riverside Health Foundation is providing the gift to help more students pursue their dreams of...

Foundation provides $1.3 million for scholarships to Kansas Health Science University

Updated: Oct. 6, 2026 at 10:13 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Riverside Health Foundation is providing the gift to help more students pursue their dreams of higher education.

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‘No progress:’ Friends University students frustrated by systems outage, lack of communication from leadership

Updated: Oct. 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By Cale Chapman
Students have not been able to log in to their accounts and tuition reimbursements have been delayed.

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The museum is set to close its public operations on December 18 if it can't find funding to...

Fort Hays State University credits community support for keeping hope alive for Sternberg Museum amid budget woes

Updated: Oct. 6, 2026 at 7:06 AM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
Fort Hays State University could be changing course on plans to close the Sternberg Museum of Natural History.

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WSU students reacted to the proposal of raising the Kansas minimum wage to $16 an hour.

Free college applications available in Kansas through Friday

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 10:58 PM CDT
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By Ana Valdez
The Kansas Board of Regents says that the waived application fee removes a financial barrier to higher education for students.

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Kansas Apply Free Days waive college application fees next week

Updated: Oct. 3, 2026 at 12:41 PM CDT
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By Aja Carter
Kansas Apply Free Days allows Kansas residents to apply to any state college for free on Oct. 5-9, 2026.

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A soon-to-be graduate from Wichita State University displays her honor cords and mortarboard...

Kansas colleges waive application fees for state residents

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 7:08 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
It’s part of a statewide effort to make attending more affordable for Kansas residents.

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Over the years, hikers have left behind mementos and other paraphernalia at site of the...

Friday marks 56 years since deadly plane crash involving Wichita State football team

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 12:19 PM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
Friday marks another somber anniversary for Wichita State University, the City of Wichita, and the broader college sports community as crowds gather to remember 31 lives lost in the Oct. 2, 1970 plane crash involving the WSU football team.

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United Teachers of Wichita displayed enlarged photos at a press conference on Wednesday,...

Wichita teachers push for school bond approval, point to “dangerous” conditions

Updated: Sep. 30, 2026 at 6:03 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
United Teachers of Wichita says that students and staff deserve better conditions, citing leaks, mold and bats.

Education

Wichita State University's logo outside the WSU's Innovation Campus.

Wichita State touts record freshman class enrollment, numbers among international students decline

Updated: Sep. 30, 2026 at 1:53 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Combined fall 2026 headcount across WSU and WSU Tech topped 24,600, while WSU Tech set all-time highs in credit hours.

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A beam-topping ceremony celebrated a construction milestone for the Rawlins County school...

NW Kansas district celebrates school construction milestone in post-arson rebuilding effort

Updated: Sep. 30, 2026 at 12:57 PM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
The Rawlins County school district in northwest Kansas celebrated a construction milestone on a new school building this week, more than three years after an arson severely damaged the junior-senior high school, eventually leading to the building's demolition.

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Hewson, a high school carpentry and electrical teacher, won $25,000 for himself and $50,000...

Skilled trades teacher at Larned High School wins $75,000 national award

Updated: Sep. 29, 2026 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
He's one of 25 teachers across the country who were honored with the award.

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The school encourages students at the school to get an internship during their senior year.

CTE Fair in Newton helps students find internships, specialized career education

Updated: Sep. 29, 2026 at 3:45 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The school has several programs geared toward different interests, including agriculture, automotive, culinary and more.

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Destination Heartland: Hays, Kansas

Sternberg Museum in Hays to close by year’s end

Updated: Sep. 28, 2026 at 10:39 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
The president of Fort Hays State University cited a budget shortfall in the closure decision.

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Wichita St. students, alumni question safety of college campuses after alleged gang rape at Cornell

Updated: Sep. 28, 2026 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By Thomas Lynch
None of the students were charged in the immediate aftermath of the assault.

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East High students collect shoes to fund SkillsUSA competitions

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 6:23 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Donated shoes will be shipped to micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries

Education

Jenna Bush Hager will headline a fundraiser for The Library Foundation in Topeka on March 25,...

Jenna Bush Hager coming to Topeka to support The Library Foundation

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM CDT
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By Melissa Brunner
A Conversation with Jenna Bush Hager will take place March 25 at White Concert Hall. Her appearance is a benefit for The Library Foundation.

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A lawsuit filed against Sunrise Christian Academy alleges the private school failed to protect...

Lawsuit accuses Sunrise Christian Academy P.E. teacher of sexual abuse, school of failing to protect child

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 11:24 AM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
Bel Aire’s Sunrise Christian Academy and a man identified as a physical education teacher at the private school are named as defendants in a lawsuit filed last month, accusing the teacher of sexually abusing a child and the school of being negligent.

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Western Plains Superintendent Jeff Jones was arrested for several financial crimes on Friday,...

Former Western Plains superintendent accused of stealing more than $25K from district, faces 19 criminal charges

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 4:54 PM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
A month after his arrest, the now-former superintendent of the Western Plains school distirct (USD 106) in Ness County faces 19 criminal counts in connection with the alleged theft of more than $25,000 from the district.

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Thirty-two Kansas educators have been recognized for outstanding teaching skills with the 2024...

Kansas receiving over $8 million in federal funds to recruit, retain teachers

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 4:29 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas Department of Education announced the federal grant on Friday.

Education

On Sept. 18, 2026, the Wichita School Board appointed Brock Booker to fill the vacated...

Wichita Board of Education appoints Brock Booker to fill District 3 vacancy

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith
The Wichita Board of Education has selected Brock Booker to represent District 3, filling a vacancy created earlier this summer.

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Wichita Public Schools

Next week’s census will dictate state funding for Kansas’ schools, students

Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 4:23 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Last year, the official student enrollment was 45,075.

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Teachers are reaching out to the community, asking for help buying school supplies for their...

Mad scramble: USD 259 chases down more than 100,000 water bottles to keep school in session during boil advisory

Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 3:34 PM CDT
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By Kristi Tedesco
The district spent Wednesday hunting down bottles of water, then getting them out to 84 school sites.

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The free, public event is being hosted at Wichita State University

Free NASA symposium aimed at discussing space exploration hosted at WSU

Updated: Sep. 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The multi-day event is free and open to the public.

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Brooks Magnet is home to one of just 200 labs nationwide.

New technology learning lab opens at Brooks Magnet Middle School

Updated: Sep. 15, 2026 at 4:19 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A ribbon cutting was held for the unveiling of the Verizon Innovative Learning Lab.

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Teachers organized the demonstration at the board meeting, bringing papers to grade, materials...

Wichita teachers bring grading, paperwork to school board meeting to protest workload

Updated: Sep. 14, 2026 at 10:04 PM CDT
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By Ana Valdez
Teachers in Wichita say they are facing burnout from work done after contract hours end.
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