Kansas Leadership Center

“Six months ago, I was at a pivotal crossroads in my life," says Xavier Carey, a Barton County Core Communities graduate.

"I was essentially trying to determine the trajectory of my next year."

A graduation marks first steps to reaching the American dream in Great Bend Since 2017, more than 87 people have graduated from the Barton County Core Communities program, indirectly affecting 100 children.

After winning the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, Adam Hamilton will face off against Sen. Roger Marshall on Nov. 3 — and try to break a record-long drought of Kansas Democrats in the U.S. Senate.

Has it been more than 90 years since a Kansas Democrat was elected to the U.S. Senate? Kansas has not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1932, when George McGill won a re-election bid.

When leadership is part of the conversation in Wichita, Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan is part of that conversation.

The Wichita Business Journal has named Kaye to its 2026 Power 50.

This is Kaye's second appearance on the list since the awards began in 2024, a reflection of the lasting impact she continues to have on Wichita and beyond.

Congratulations, Kaye! This recognition is well deserved.

To help cover today's primary election in Kansas, Journal reporters will contribute to coverage being provided by KMUW, NPR for Wichita.

The Journal will also post live updates about the results on its website.

Kansas races: 2026 Aug. 4 Primary live election updates The Journal will provide live updates on its website about primary election results from across Kansas and beyond throughout the evening.

Strong communities depend on people having access to trusted information and the skills to make sense of it.

This Saturday, families are invited to the Literacy News Fair, where they'll connect with trusted local news organizations, discover literacy resources, enjoy free food, and have chances to win school supplies and bilingual children's books.

📅 Saturday, Aug. 8
🕚 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian Ave.

Presented by the Wichita Journalism Collaborative and Wichita Public Library, with support from the Kansas Health Foundation.

The Journal's latest fact brief, in partnership with Gigafact, looks at the revenue being generated in the sales district surrounding Wichita's minor league baseball stadium.

The area has been in the news recently for the groundbreaking of a hotel due to open in 2028.

Is Wichita’s baseball stadium failing to generate enough sales tax district revenue to cover its annual bond payments? The home park for the city's minor league baseball team is generating less revenue than needed to cover what is owed to build it.

Before you head to the polls Tuesday, make sure you know where to vote, what to bring and what to expect.

Our voter's guide answers the most common questions to help you cast your ballot with confidence.

✍️ 📷 Jessica Pearce

Voter’s guide: things to know before the Primary Election Kansas voters go to the polls Tuesday, August 4, to vote on a constitutional amendment and several primaries. Here's what to know.

The common good takes more than good intentions. It takes leadership.

Yesterday, KLC's Jason Bosch, Ed.D., joined representatives from more than 50 nonprofit organizations at the United Way of the Plains United for Impact Summit to present "Leading in the Wild: Nonprofit Best Practices, Trends and Leadership." Together, they explored how nonprofits can collectively advance the common good while navigating an increasingly complex landscape.

Helping organizations build the leadership capacity to adapt, collaborate and make progress on tough challenges is at the heart of KLC's work. That's why we offer learning opportunities like our Nonprofit Business Impact Series, equipping nonprofit professionals with practical ideas they can put into practice.

Some people spend a summer at KLC. Julianna Moore and Lazarus Torres became part of it.

As Way to Work interns, they jumped into projects across the organization, helped behind the scenes at events, asked thoughtful questions, shared fresh perspectives and got to know the people who make KLC what it is.

On their last day, Julianna thanked the staff for creating "a workspace where generations can connect, grow and create." We'd say they helped create that, too.

Thank you, Julianna and Lazarus, for the energy, curiosity and care you brought to KLC this summer. We're grateful you were part of our team, and we're excited to see where your paths lead next.

Happy National Intern Day!