TOPEKA — Kansas State University has resolved a student complaint about the presence of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within its student government following pressure from legislative leadership to investigate. The Legislature passed a provision…

When then-high schooler Page Clements came out as transgender in 2021, she knew it would change the course of her life. But she didn’t think it would force her to leave her home. Her parents…

CHANUTE — A team of six student leaders from USD 413 Chanute High School returned home this week as national champions after winning the Shark Tank youth challenge at the 2025 Vive18 Leadership Conference, held…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vaping is coming before the Supreme Court next week as federal regulators ask the high court to uphold its block on sweet, flavored products following a spike in youth e-cigarette use. The…

High schoolers spoke to Iola’s Rotary Club Thursday about their experience at RYLA, Rotary’s youth leadership training program, held earlier this fall in Salvation Army’s Camp Heart O’ Hills in Welling, Okla. Griffin Westervelt and…

Supporting a youth-run lemonade stand can build the confidence of a child, help them understand the value of money, and learn important lessons about running a small business. Not only are youth earning cash, they…

TOPEKA — Kansas ranked worst in the nation for mental illness prevalence and mental health care access in a 2023 report, but new data shows the state’s ranking significantly improved this year. An annual report…

Young actors show off the skills they learned from the Children’s Summer Theatre Workshop with a performance Saturday morning at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center.

Ellisyn Kent is like most 10-year-olds her age.  She loves dancing, playing with friends and when the opportunity arises, swimming. That she’s been able to do any of that this summer has been nothing short…

A series of workshops will be held for youth over the week of spring break by the Southwind Extension District at no-charge. These workshops will be for all youth who are 7-18 years of age.…