Andale resident Rebecca Pickens completes master’s in library science at Emporia State
Rebecca Pickens of Andale completed a master’s degree during Emporia State University’s summer semester, according to a university announcement.
Education
Lansing candidate and statewide opponent vie for Kansas State Board of Education 1st District seat
Two women are running for the 1st District seat on the Kansas State Board of Education, a race that will determine who represents the district’s interests in statewide education governance. The candidates are…
Former Great Bend educator Shirley Noble Metzger Sackschewsky remembered for decades in the classroom
Shirley Beth Noble Metzger Sackschewsky, 91, died peacefully Sept. 23, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. A longtime elementary educator, she taught for more than 25 years in Great Bend and Independence, Kansas.
Great Bend students get a look at K-State’s emerging tech and AI careers
Great Bend High School students explored digital media and immersive technology during a visit from Kansas State University representatives from its Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina. The session…
Great Bend teacher credits community support for her cancer recovery journey
After surviving breast cancer, Great Bend educator Shara Stettinger said the hardest part wasn’t just the treatments—it was the long road afterward, including radiation-related complications and the need for…
Ford County youth get a chance to pitch businesses at Nov. 4 entrepreneurship competition
The Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation (DCFCDC) is inviting Ford County students in grades seven through 12 to take part in the 2026 Ford County Youth Entrepreneurship Competition on Nov. 4.
Kansas Junior Livestock Show awards more than $22,000 in scholarships to student participants
More than $22,000 in scholarships were awarded during the Kansas Junior Livestock Show, supporting students connected to junior livestock programming across the state.
Elk City and Independence remember a long-time church and school volunteer
Dorma Nell Sanders, 85, died October 5, 2026. Her life was marked by decades of community service in Kansas, including work with USD 446 and church leadership in Elk City, and mission support in Independence.
Leavenworth USD 453 educators earn Kansas Horizon Award nomination
Three educators from Leavenworth USD 453 have been nominated for the Kansas Horizon Award, highlighting teaching excellence in the district. The nomination includes kindergarten teacher Haley Atwood.