TOPEKA — Legislation altering the state’s funding formula for public school districts will bolster schools struggling with declining enrollment, the governor said as she signed the bill into law. Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday signed…

Allen Community College will spend up to $12 million to build a new Career and Technology Education (CTE) facility and maintenance shop. The goal is to attract more students by offering in-demand career training programs.…

TOPEKA — The Kansas Senate found compromise on legislation Monday setting ground rules for student enrollment counts tied to state appropriations that could serve interests of growing public school districts and support school districts with…

Allen Community College should invest $12 million in technical education programs within the next two years to be successful in a changing education landscape, administrators told the board of trustees earlier this week.  The board…

The Wichita school board will vote Monday on a plan that would close six schools — Hadley and Jardine middle schools, and Clark, Cleaveland, Park and Payne elementaries. The move would require about 2,200 students…

“I may represent more community colleges than anybody in the United States Senate,” joked Sen. Jerry Moran Wednesday afternoon. The senator took a tour of Allen Community College and visited with staff and board members.…

Enrollment at Allen Community College has officials concerned. Currently, enrollment is down by 266 students. Those numbers could improve as students continue to enroll for the spring semester, Cynthia Jacobson, vice president for student affairs,…

In hopes of attracting more students, Allen Community College will switch to a four-day week next fall. A survey given to students and faculty showed more than 70% wanted a four-day schedule. Students, both online…

The Medicare annual election period, running from Oct. 15 to December 7, is the time to review and change your Medicare prescription drug plan. Area Senior Health Insurance Counselors for Kansas (SHICK) will be available…

Mom Audrey Appling talks with preschool teacher Sheri Orear during USD 257’s enrollment on Wednesday morning at Iola Elementary School. Also shown, from left, are Olivia, Ellie, Riley and Sadie (being held). Enrollment continues Thursday…