A national education article circulated in a December 2025 email from Axios reported that many U.S. schools are assigning fewer fulllength novels, particularly at the secondary level, in favor of shorter texts and excerpts. The report cited changes in student attention spans, increased technology use, and expanded academic standards.
Chase County has been awarded more than $425,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, marking a significant investment in the county’s transportation safety planning efforts.
The Council Grove Lady Braves closed out play in the Flint Hills League Tournament on Friday at White Auditorium in Emporia, falling to Cair Paravel High School, 41–28.
The Kansas Legislature has approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 1604 (SCR 1604), a measure making formal application to the United States Congress to call a Convention of the States for the purpose of proposing amendments to limit the power and scope of the federal government.
Council Grove scored 188.5 points Saturday at the Council Grove Invitational Wrestling Tournament to top thirteen other teams for the team title. The Braves had three bracket champs.
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