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July 2, 2018 Dr. Charles Foust Union County Public Schools 400 N. Church St. Monroe, N.C. 28112 Dear Dr. Foust, First, congratulations on your selection as the next superintendent of the Kansas City, Kansas, School District. It is an extremely important job. I have lived in the district for nearly 50 years. One of the most important things the district does is educate students who will be ready to join the workforce. Frankly, it is falling way short in that area. The graduation rate is only about 67 percent. And, in looking at those who are awarded high school diplomas,…

District Attorney Mark Dupree’s proposed conviction and integrity unit is getting preliminary approval in the Unified Government’s budget – sort of. And sort of not. On Monday, July 30, the UG Commission reached a consensus to set aside funding for the unit in the budget – but it will be in a place where the district attorney can’t spend it. The purpose of the DA’s proposed unit would be to review cases where injustice had taken place, and law students and their professors would be helping with the initial reviews of cases. Commissioners remarked they had received a copy of…

A Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Education meeting is scheduled at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, in the Central Office and Training Center, third floor, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kansas. According to the meeting notice, board members will have the opportunity to join by telephone. The meeting will include regular business, as well as two proposed budget resolutions and the human resources report and recommendations, according to the meeting notice. by Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Kansas News Service Republican U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder’s most recent campaign finance report shows him far ahead of challengers in raising funds to hold the…

The Kansas City T-Bones wrapped up their first long road trip of the season, going 5-2 but dropping the final game of the four-game series at Sioux City 5-4 Thursday night. Sioux City took a 1-0 lead with the ball never leaving the infield the first inning. Louis Durango scored on a fielder’s choice from Nate Samson off T-Bones starter Barrett Astin for the early lead. Sioux City would take a 3-0 lead, scoring two more in the fourth. Dexture McCall drove one run in with a fielder’s choice to second, and the second run would score on an error…

Waste Management is holding a hiring event for drivers and technicians Friday and Saturday, according to an announcement. Applicants for driver and technician may go to the Waste Management of Kansas site at 2601 Midwest Drive, Kansas City, Kansas. The event is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 1, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2. Candidates may apply in advance at https://careers.wm.com. Applications also will be accepted at the event. Candidates may be hired on the spot. Also, Waste Management stated that candidates may be eligible for a $4,500 sign-on bonus. All drivers and technician…

About $609,403 was given away to charitable agencies Thursday through the Hollywood Casino and SVV (Schlitterbahn) grants. The funds are given to the Unified Government as part of agreements made with the casino and Schlitterbahn to provide funds for local charities. Agencies submitted grant applications. UG commissioners then made the decision on what nonprofit agencies and programs will receive funds, and how much they receive. The final version of the casino grants was passed at Thursday’s UG Commission meeting, with no discussion. This year, 49 programs were listed as receiving funds. The agencies submitted applications to the UG, listing how…

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for northwestern Wyandotte County until 6:15 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. This storm has 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Hail damage to vehicles, roofs and trees is possible. Residents are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Also, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 11 p.m. for Wyandotte County, according to the weather service. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for northwestern Wyandotte County until 4:45 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Also under a thunderstorm warning…

Seven-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson headlines the list of drivers participating in question-and-answer sessions in Kansas Speedway’s new Ignition Garage Fan Hospitality area on May 12. In addition to Johnson, Alex Bowman and Michael McDowell will participate in Q&A sessions. Also joining Ignition Garage, will be Reviver Records recording artist Michael Tyler, who will perform a short acoustic set prior to singing the National Anthem for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race. The Ignition Garage, which will be offered for the first time on May 12, is located in the support series garage, and includes a hospitality parking pass,…

By Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service Kansas lawmakers on Tuesday dropped an effort to require Secretary of State Kris Kobach to pay a contempt of court fine with his own money, rather than state dollars. U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson held Kobach in contempt for failing to follow her 2016 order to fully register and notify voters he had blocked for not providing proof of citizenship. Robinson issued the contempt citation at the urging of the American Civil Liberties Union, which represents Kansans challenging the state’s strict voter registration laws. Robinson didn’t impose a fine, but ordered Kobach to pay…

Wyandotte County is in a marginal risk area this afternoon for strong to severe storms, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic) This afternoon, isolated storms may develop in the region, with the possibility of damaging winds, hail and heavy rain, according to the National Weather Service. Currently, Wyandotte County is in the marginal risk area for this storm. Temperatures today are expected to reach a high of 88, with temperatures returning to the low to mid-90s on Friday, the weather service said. Widespread storms are possible across the region on Saturday, according to the weather service,…