Month: February 2024

Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week Begins Feb 12
By Quinn O’Hara February 12th through the 16th is Wildfire Awareness Week. Throughout the week the Kansas Forest Service will be sharing information on how

Kansas Tourism Announces Opening of Spring Grants
By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Tourism Department has revealed that applications for the spring round of the Tourism Attraction Development Grant Program are now open.
Senate Committee Advances FAA Reauthorization Act with Emphasis on Aviation Safety and Innovation
By Trish Svoboda The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has approved the bipartisan Senate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023,

Obituary-Dean Richard
Raymond Dean Richard, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024, at Community Memorial Hospital, Marysville. Dean was born in Concordia, Kansas, to Frances

The American Red Cross Gives Advice to Avoid Getting Sick During the Big Game
By Trish Svoboda As millions prepare for the big game this weekend, the American Red Cross stresses health precautions during peak cold and flu season.
Clay Center Extension Office Moving To Fairgrounds
By Quinn O’Hara The K-State River Valley Extension Office in Clay Center will be moving to the fairgrounds. Wade Reh, the Director of the River

K-State Hopes New Program Will Heighten Safety for State’s Farmers
By Ryan Duey Kansas State University has released a survey to aid Kansas farmers under the new Kansas Agricultural Safety and Health (KASH). Tawnie Larson,
Shots for Soldiers Event to Honor U.S. Army Veteran Daniel Ryan
By Ryan Duey In a heartfelt tribute to the late U.S. Army Veteran Daniel Ryan, the Shots for Soldiers Organization is holding an upcoming event

Schatzi’s Schnitzel Haus throwing a Faschings Party (Mardi Gras) this Saturday
By Ryan Duey Schatzi’s Schnitzel Haus in Riley is throwing a Faschings (Mardi Gras) Party this Saturday, February 10th starting at noon. Manfred Lagrange, Schatzi’s

CCEMS To Use Carter Kits To Aid Autistic Individuals In Emergencies
By Quinn O’Hara Clay County EMS has recently received a Carter Kit and will soon get three more. The Carter Kits organization began in Michigan