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Teacher participants needed for K-State College of Education training on rural STEM learning

Kansas State University's College of Education is using a $2.7 million grant to enhance rural education and promote STEM fields. They offer free training, resources, and $3,000 for technology to participating schools. The Project LEAPES Virtual Camp this summer includes robotics and coding activities for students in upper elementary and grades 6-8. Teachers can sign up for a $1,000 stipend and $3,000 worth of classroom equipment, with professional development sessions included. Last summer, the program successfully engaged hundreds of students. The grant is part of a larger initiative to enhance education in STEM and related fields.

REGIONAL NEWS

Governor Kelly issues state of disaster emergency for severe storms that impacted the state

Governor Laura Kelly declared a state of disaster emergency due to severe weather in Kansas. The proclamation activates the Kansas Response Plan and expedites state agency assistance to affected communities. The Kansas Division of Emergency Management is managing requests for support from impacted counties.

LOCAL NEWS

K-14 bridge repair to begin Monday in Mitchell County

The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin bridge repair on K-14 in Mitchell County from May 20. Temporary traffic signals will direct one lane of traffic through construction, leading to delays of up to 10 minutes. The prime contractor for this $627,960.50 project is L & M Contractors Inc. Work is scheduled for completion in September, weather permitting. Motorists are urged to be cautious in work zones. For more information on road construction projects across Kansas, visit http://www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1.

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LOCAL SPORTS

Marysville Baseball & Softball Teams Head To 3A State; Valley Heights Softball Falls In Semifinals

Marysville girls' softball advances to state with a 1-0 win over Sabetha and a 3-0 victory over Riley County. They face undefeated Holcomb. Valley Heights ends season with a 5-2 loss to Onaga. Both Marysville teams open play next Thursday as number 8 seeds in state softball and baseball tournaments.