Multiple Federal legislators from Kansas officially introduced a bill that would remove control of Haskell Indian Nations University from the federal government and let the university govern itself while still providing federal funding. U.S. Senators Jerry Moran, R-Kan.; Roger Marshall, R-Kan. ...
Despite a rise in graduation rates, Lawrence school officials flagged gaps for Native American students and English learner students and outlined a few steps to address them. On Monday, school board members learned that the district’s graduation rate has risen by 4.5 percentage points over ...
Kansas has compiled initial statewide data revealing how many lead pipes still deliver drinking water — an urgent step in former President Joe Biden’s push to replace them within the next decade. Currently, state data estimates that approximately 17,000 lead pipes still carry water from ...
Come summertime in Lawrence, it's no surprise to hear the hum of air conditioning units turning on to beat the heat. But what might be a surprise to some residents is the electric bill they're paying for it — and one KU researcher thinks there's a way the city could help make people more ...
The Lawrence school district next week will consider increasing the price of full-price school breakfasts and lunches for the 2025-2026 school year. On Monday, school board members will consider raising the meal prices by 10 cents per meal for students and adults paying full price, according ...
A new Kansas water task force, made up of experts and leaders from across the state, is set to tackle the state’s most urgent water issues. The Kansas Water Program Task Force – which was created from House Bill 2172 – will develop a long-term, sustainable water plan for the state, ...