Baldwin City Fifth Grader Wins Missing Children’s Poster Contest
“Claire Watkins was announced this week as the winner of the state contest during a presentation at Baldwin City Elementary School Intermediate Center.”
Before You Head Out on the Water Make Sure Your Boats Ready
“While an exciting time, Tuttle Creek Lake Park Ranger Angelia Lentz provided some tips to do before you hit the water. One of which is completing a thorough mechanical check.”
With Storms on the Horizon, People Should Have Multiple Ways to Receive Weather Alerts
“Kemp says home owners should have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.”
Kansas Lawmakers Fall a Few Votes Short of Banning Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports
“Kansas House lawmakers failed to override a veto from the governor, spelling the end for a ban on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports.”
FBI Kanas City Warns of Increase in Sextortion Schemes Targeting Young Boys
“Parents should be aware of these sextortion schemes to better prepare themselves for conversations with their children. Discussions like these can be difficult but are important in keeping children safe from predators. Many times, victims are hesitant to come forward, and as caregivers, teachers, or trusted adults, it is imperative that we bridge that gap. Reporting these incidents may not only help protect your child from harm, but other children as well,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Charles Dayoub.”
Marshall, Moran Applaud House Passage of Bill to Commemorate Brown v. Board of Education Sites Across Multiple States
“Kansan Linda Brown and her parents took their case all the way to the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education, leading to the unanimous overturn of the ‘separate but equal’ doctrine that discriminated against school children because of their skin color,” said Senator Moran.”
4-H Discovery Days Registration Deadline is May 1
“Annual college and career readiness event set for June 1-3”
Video: Dry Weather Provides Chance to Clean, Compact Farm Ponds
“Many of our ponds need periodic cleaning out of the old sediment that might get brought down by livestock or natural processes,” she said.”
AG Derek Schmidt Support Benefits for Public Safety Officers, Families Affected by Work-Related PTSD
“Each of our jurisdictions is served by thousands of brave first responders who show up for us in tragic situations every day. Now we need to show up for them,” the attorneys general wrote. “These individuals deserve access to quality treatment and their loved ones deserve the benefits they have earned.”
Oklahoma’s Pre-K Program Climbs to Second Best in the Nation
“Oklahoma’s Pre-K program has a history of excellence because our educators know academic success begins with a strong start in reading and math,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister.”