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Kansas state employees under Gov. Laura Kelly get holiday with observation of Juneteenth
The Topeka Capital-Journal via Yahoo News· 8 months agoJuneteenth will be a new state holiday with a paid day off for state employees under Gov. Laura...
As Juneteenth celebrations begin in Topeka, advocates push for it to become a state holiday
The Topeka Capital-Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWith Juneteenth now a federal holiday, Kansans are now turning their attention to pushing for a...
Kansas City celebrates Juneteenth all month long, starting with a parade this weekend
Kansas City Star via Yahoo News· 12 months ago“We have seen great interest this year and definitely taking it up a notch with what we are...
Check out these Juneteenth events happening around Kansas City this weekend
Kansas City Star via Yahoo News· 12 months agoThe majority of this year’s events are happening on Saturday, June 17, two days before the holiday...
Could Super Bowl Monday ever become a national holiday? Here's what would have to happen
USA TODAY Sports via Yahoo Sports· 1 year agoThere's plenty of hype and anticipation for Super Bowl Sunday, which matches the Kansas City Chiefs...
Kansas City janitors win new contract with a raise to $15 an hour and paid sick days
Kansas City Star McClatchy Articles via AOL· 2 years agoSandy Hinson, 77, loves her job as a janitor at Crown Center. Each morning she wakes up at 3 a.m.,...
How you can maximize time off, vacation days in 2024
WDAF via Yahoo News· 6 months agoKANSAS CITY, Mo. — How does 40-50 days of vacation sound? It’s possible in 2024 if you’re strategic with your time off. Even if you only get 10-15 paid...
Powerball numbers for Monday, June 19, 2023, Juneteenth drawing. Jackpot at $400 million
Florida Today via Yahoo News· 11 months agoLotto fever! In just a few months, the Powerball lottery jackpot has grown to $400 million. In fact,...
‘Blackness under attack.’ Kansas and Missouri Black lawmakers face racism in statehouses
Kansas City Star McClatchy Articles via AOL· 1 year ago“Sometimes it breaks my heart. Sometimes I leave from the Capitol and I feel, how do I go back to my...
Persimmon Creek artist residency keeps Arrow Rock's Black history at fore
Columbia Daily Tribune via Yahoo News· 12 months agoTo put one foot before the other, let alone create, artists require two gifts. In an ideal world,...