Six Wichita schools will close their doors for good today. The district voted to close the schools to cut costs. KMUW's Suzanne Perez visits one of the schools that will be eliminated. Plus, the meatpacking industry shifted the demographics of western Kansas. The region now has large numbers of immigrants working not only in the meatpacking industry, but in all aspects that keep the community running. They could help save rural Kansas. Calen Moore tells us how immigrants have made their mark on southwestern Kansas and the challenges they still face. We have these stories, plus news from Wichita and around the state.
'Heartbroken': Students and staff say goodbye to Wichita schools that are closing for good kmuw.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kmuw.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Lynchburg City Schools adjusts school day hours for 2024-2025 school year wdbj7.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wdbj7.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Sylvia Ruth Foundation raises funds to promote literacy and provide scholarships for students. They build classroom libraries and empower children through reading.