Month: January 2024

Proposal To Permanently Quarantine Callery Pear Trees

By Trish Svoboda A public hearing is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, to deliberate on the potential issuance of a permanent

Poll Reveals Strong Support and Academic Concerns in Johnson County

By Trish Svoboda As the debate on school choice policies escalates in America, the Kansas Legislature is set to make crucial decisions with potential impacts

Kansas Among Top Ten States of Fatal Accidents Caused by Animals

By Trish Svoboda A recent study conducted by John Foy and Associates has highlighted the states where live animals contribute significantly to fatal car crashes,

Washburn’s Mulvane Art Museum Celebrates a Century of Art

By Trish Svoboda Washburn’s Mulvane Art Museum is celebrating 100 years of art on Saturday, January 13, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the Rita

Manhattan Native Starts Community Center to Help His Fellow Neighbors

By Ryan Duey Be Able Community Center of Manhattan is a non-profit organization focused on helping the less fortunate in any way possible. Their dedicated

USD 379 Researching Ways To Prepare Youth For The Workforce

By Quinn O’Hara USD 379 is researching ways to assist the next generation of workers in Clay County. Using the 16 career clusters identified by

Ascension Via Christi Hospital Receives Awards

By Trish Svoboda Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan was recently recognized by three national organizations: Leapfrog, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS),

Friends of The Clay Center Carnegie Library To Host Second Book Talk

By Quinn O’Hara The Friends of the Clay Center Carnegie Library will be holding their second Book Talk in February. Gabbi Bergmann is on the

$1.1 Million Granted for Ion Atmospheres in Biological Systems Study

By Trish Svoboda Chemists at Kansas State University, led by Professor Paul Smith, are developing an improved method to study ion atmospheres critical for modulating

Riley County EMS Gives Frostbite Prevention Tips

By Ryan Duey The Riley County EMS shared frostbite prevention tips on their social media on Wednesday, January 10th. They said frostbite is skin and