The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) approved tuition rates for each of the six state universities in Kansas for the 2018-2019 academic year.

According to a media release, tuition increases for resident and non-resident undergraduates ranged from 1.1 percent to 2.8 percent, apart from Kansas State University Polytechnic, which had no tuition increase. Tuition increases for resident and non-resident graduate students also ranged from 1.1 percent to 2.8 percent, excluding Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, which had no tuition increase.

The Regents approve tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year as proposed in the June Board agenda, which is available here: https://t.co/7EZiwMdic7

— KS Board of Regents (@ksregents) June 20, 2018

“Raising tuition is always a difficult decision that the Regents deliberate carefully,” said KBOR Chair David Murfin. “We will continue to work with the Governor and the Legislature, as well our institutions, to keep higher education as affordable as possible for Kansans.”

In 2018, state universities received a partial restoration of the $31 million reduction in state funding that occurred in 2016. This allowed universities to propose tuition increases that were among the lowest in recent years.

One of the primary responsibilities of the Board of Regents, as defined in state law, is to set tuition and fees at state universities. Based on the tuition rates approved today, it is projected that approximately $743 million will be raised from tuition revenues this upcoming year.

The tuition proposals that were approved by the Board Wednesday may be accessed through the June 2018 agenda here.

The JC Breakfast Optimist Club members and Buz Bruzina, President, (left holding check) presenting a $200.00 check to Susan Moyer, Library Director at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library (right holding check) for the Library’s Summer Reading Program.

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79°

Mostly sunny early in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.

Manhattan Town Center is inviting members of the public to participate in upcoming Focus Group/Listening Session regarding what customers’ expectations and wishes are regarding the mall.

Manhattan Town Center is seeking students, parents and military spouses in particular to attend one of four sessions. Each session will be limited to no more than 10 participants.

Available session times:

Wednesday, June 27 at 10am to 11:30am

Wednesday, June 27 at 4pm to 5:30pm

Thursday, June 28 at 10am to 11:30am

Thursday, June 28 at 4pm to 5:30pm

Participants are asked to RSVP by email to jeff.sutton@cbre.com or by calling 785-539-4441 to reserve a spot. Once RSVPs have been turned in, the location of the session will be shared with the attendees.

Junction City Public Works issued a statement at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday.

Customers will experience periods of low water pressure or no water in the 1400, 1500, and 1600 blocks of N. Eisenhower and will be no water on Moss Circle due to a water main break.  Repairs will take 4 – 6 hours.

The Geary County Sheriff’s Department has reported that Deputies arrested two people, Mariel Fjer, Mission, KS. and Sophia Poplin, Independence MO, on suspicion of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on Interstate 70 at mile marker 303. Fjer was also arrested on suspicion of Driving While Suspended and Defective Tail Light.

The arrests were reported at 10 p.m. Tuesday.

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The Sheriff’s Department reported that Deputies respond to U.S. 77 Highway at mile marker 167 for a single vehicle non-injury accident. Daniel Korp, Milford, was traveling north bound in a 2010 Toyota Tacoma when his vehicle struck a deer.

The Geary Community Hospital Auxiliary presented a $1,000 check to Nancy Dettmer, Medical Explorer Program Advisor and Junction City High School Health Science Pathway Instructor, to sponsor GCH Medical Explorer students for the upcoming national Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) competition in Texas.

“This is a very unique opportunity for our GCH Medical Explorer and Junction City High School students who qualified for the national HOSA competition,” said Connie Peck, GCH Auxiliary President. “The GCH Medical Explorers program is a great way to recruit and retain our young, local talent and we’re very proud to be a part of it. The competition they are attending is a wonderful learning experience and a great way to end their latest session of Explorers.”

Photo l-r: Nancy Dettmer, Medical Explorer Program Advisor and JCHS Health Science Pathway instructor; GCH Auxiliary Board Members – Dottie Letellier, Compliance Officer; Karen Cyphers, Treasurer; Maryann Vieyra, Secretary; Gail Stein, Gift Shop Manager; Elaine Dill, Scrapbook; Connie Peck, President.

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Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.