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Control of the Kansas Legislature could turn on dozens of down-ballot races in the Aug. 4 primary election, in which many of the contests, particularly for the Kansas Senate, pit conservative Republicans against moderate incumbents.

“Who changes one person, changes the world whole.” That quote from the Jewish Talmud was posted in a Kansas classroom where an idea took shape among an inspirational teacher and three high school girls. The idea would develop into a project which would have impact, literally, around the world.

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HOLYROOD — After a 90-minute Zoom meeting with officials from the Kansas Association of School Boards and teachers, school board members and principals from across the state to review a Reopening“ program, Central Plains superintendent Greg Clark spent an hour giving his board members details on...

Ellsworth City Administrator Russell “Rusty” Varnado gave a preview of the proposed 2021 city budget Monday during a meeting of the Ellsworth City Council. During a budget workshop, Varnado reviewed each department’s plans, including several items that have been combined.

Ellsworth County commissioners received a brief update on the work of distributing the $1.2 million in funding from the state’s SPARK program Monday during their weekly meeting.

Ask Lisa Beran and Levi Morris to name their greatest strength as candidates for district judge in the 20th Judicial District and they will give you the same answer — experience.

Positive Case in USD327 DATE: 25 July 2020 TO: USD327 FROM: Dale Brungardt, Superintendent We have been informed by the Ellsworth County Health Department, as well as the parents, that one of our student-athletes in the summer conditioning program has tested positive for COVID-19, commonly...

Ellsworth County commissioners received a briefing Monday on what the 2020-21 school year could look like for students, teachers and staff in the Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo USD 327 school district. Superintendent Dale Brungardt said his main goal is the safety of student and staff.