Month: May 2022
Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae
Topeka, KS– The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories
Obituary-Charles “Chuck” Robbins
Charles “Chuck” Robbins, age 78, lifetime Concordia resident, entered into rest on Sunday, May 23, 2022 at his residence, Concordia, Kansas. He was born on
Outdoor Eating Coming to Downtown Clay Center
Clay Center, Kan. — Clay Center’s downtown area is going to have a new look after the city council approved two ordinances during Tuesday nights
Update on Progress of the Horse Soldier Monument in Washington County
Washington, Kan. — Work on the Horse Soldier Monument planned for the Washington County Courthouse property has taken another step to completion with of the
‘A Hole in the Ground’ and other Quirky Curiosities Mean Money and Pride for Small Kansas Towns
Cawker City, Kan. — One day in 1973, The Wall Street Journal published a review of Kansas tourist attractions. It was not kind. “Kansas is
Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier Cart will be Housed at Kansas City’s Airport
Kansas City, Mo. — Alaska Airlines employees held a hand-off ceremony today for a new Fallen Soldier Cart based at Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Grow Clay County Announces Downtown Music Campaign
Clay Center, Kan. — Outdoor dining and music are coming to downtown Clay Center after the city council recently approved the new ordinances. Grow Clay
Sunflower Summer Launches May 28 with 90 Venues to Visit, Bonus Events Added
Topeka, Kan. — An educational program that allowed more than 71,000 Kansans last summer to access museums, zoos, historic landmarks and outdoor locations for free
Flags to be Flown at Half-staff to Honor the Victims of the Elementary School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
Topeka, Kan. — In honor of the 19 children and two adults killed in the mass shooting yesterday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas,
Governor Laura Kelly Announces More Than $7 Million in Transportation Project Investments
Olathe, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly joined Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz today to announce that more than $7 million will be awarded to 11 transportation