Month: March 2024

Sheriff Benninga Seeking Another Term
By Quinn O’Hara Clay County Sheriff Alan Benninga filed for a second term. Each Sheriff term lasts four years and follows the presidential election cycle.
Climate-Adaptive Agriculture Pioneer Rattan Lal to Deliver Keynote on Sustainable Soil Management at Kansas State University
By Trish Svoboda Rattan Lal, a pioneer in the field of soil-focused agricultural practices aimed at enhancing global food security and a key figure in

Survey Seeking Numbers On Wakefield’s Childcare Needs
By Quinn O’Hara On December 15, 2023, several Wakefield residents met together at the Wakefield Quality of Life Meeting to discuss the community’s needs and

K-State Salina’s Flight Fest: Elevating Aviation Safety and Community Engagement
By Trish Svoboda The Flight Team and Women’s Air Race Team, two clubs at Kansas State University Salina, are organizing a Flight Fest as part
Kansas State Advances After Big Win Over Texas
By Jayson Henderson Kansas State clinched a 78-74 victory over 7-seed Texas in the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship, mounting a comeback from a 10-point

Marysville City Administrator in Final Stages
By Ryan Duey Marysville Mayor Todd Frye expressed optimism about the progress of hiring a new city administrator during a City Council meeting. He acknowledged
Expert Discusses Seed Tape
By Trish Svoboda Seed tape is a technique for readying seeds for sowing that minimizes the time spent stooping over the soil. According to Cynthia

Dr. Reade Dowda named Kansas Counselor of the Year
By Trish Svoboda At the 2024 Kansas Counseling Association Conference, Dr. Reade Dowda, an associate professor of advanced education programs at FHSU, was honored as

Kansas Governor Declares National Poison Prevention Week
By Trish Svoboda Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has declared the start of National Poison Prevention Week, scheduled for March 17-23. The University of Kansas Health

Obituary-Vernon A. Chavey
Vernon A. Chavey, age 86, entered into rest on March 12, 2024, at the Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, Kansas. He was born on January