Month: February 2024
The 2024 Kansas Birding Big Year Contest Has Begun
By Trish Svoboda The 2024 Kansas Birding Big Year Contest, organized by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), has begun. Participants need to
Wakefield Officials Meet To Discuss Housing, Childcare, Transportation Needs
By Quinn O’Hara On February 13, several members of Wakefield’s Quality of Life Committees met at the Bomber Grind Cafe to discuss and finalize their
Obituary-Phyllis Sherbert
Phyllis Sherbert, 82 died February 16, 2024, in Chapman, KS. She was born on February 11, 1942, in Wakefield, KS the daughter of Albert and
Obituary-Terry Baker
Terry B. Baker, age 77, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. A viewing will be held from noon to 8:00 pm,
Two Clay County AG Values Reported In The Negatives
During the Clay County Commissioners meeting on Feb 5, Clay County Appraiser Danny Mesalles reported on the 2024 Agriculture Values for Clay County. The difference
USD 379 Teaching Students To Drive
USD 379 is teaching 45 of its students to drive. Starting in January each school year, students who sign up for the program will go
FHSU’s Telehealth Certification Program Transforms Mental Health Services in Rural Kansas
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has impacted rural communities in western Kansas through its focus on affordability, accessibility, and adaptability. One adaptation is the introduction
Legal Battle Over Kansas Law Threatening Voter Engagement Rights
The case involves a legal challenge against two sections of a new Kansas law that criminalizes actions that give a false appearance of being an
Riley County Police Department Preparing for Fake Patty’s Day Celebration
By Ryan Duey The Riley County Police Department is planning ahead for the upcoming Fake Patty’s Day celebration in Aggieville, outlining preventive measures and enforcement