Kansas unemployment rate drops in December to 3.4 percent

Kansas saw its unemployment rate drop slightly in December to 3.4 percent and reach its lowest point in nearly 18 years.

The state Department of Labor reported Friday that last month's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was lower than both the 3.5 percent reported in November and the 4.3 percent rate in December 2016. The state's unemployment rate has remained below 4 percent since March 2017.

According to department statistics, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate last dropped to 3.4 percent in February 2000.

The department also said the number of people working in private-sector, nonfarm jobs also grew by about 8,000 in December from December 2016. The increase was 0.7 percent.

Labor Secretary Lana Gordon said hours worked and real earnings also increased over the years as employers sought workers.

Shaquille Morris had 23 points and 13 rebounds, including a tie-breaking putback in the final two minutes, to help No. 19 Wichita State defeat Temple 93-86 on Thursday night. Darral Willis had 24 points for the Shockers (20-5, 10-3 American Athletic Conference), who trailed by 14 at halftime.

Shaquille Morris had 23 points and 13 rebounds, including a tie-breaking putback in the final two minutes, to help No. 19 Wichita State defeat Temple 93-86 on Thursday night. Darral Willis had 24 points for the Shockers (20-5, 10-3 American Athletic Conference), who trailed by 14 at halftime.

Wichita State was able to snap a four game losing streak as they took down Temple 88-81 at Koch Arena on Wednesday night. Senior Rangie Bessard had a career high 38 points and set the school record for field goal percentage in a single game with a scorching 70 percent from the field.

Wichita State was able to snap a four game losing streak as they took down Temple 88-81 at Koch Arena on Wednesday night. Senior Rangie Bessard had a career high 38 points and set the school record for field goal percentage in a single game with a scorching 70 percent from the field.

Daley Driscoll calls serving his country a dream and it's now one step closer to becoming reality. "Marines are the best," he said. "They're physically the best, mentally the best. It's the hardest to be the marine."