Day: April 24, 2024
Washburn University Emerges as National Champions in NFA Lincoln-Douglas Debate Championships
By Trish Svoboda The debate team from Washburn University received the title of national champions at the National Forensic Association (NFA) Lincoln-Douglas Debate Championships. The
Clay County Commissioners Talk EMS, Recent High Speed Chase, Clay County Museum Penny Press
By Quinn O’Hara On April 22, the Clay County Commissioners met for their regular weekly meeting. EMS Director Alec Trembath reported that the department has
Warm Weather Brings More Motorcycles on Kansas Roads: KDOT and DTZ Coalition Promote Respect and Understanding for Safety
By Trish Svoboda As temperatures rise, drivers should anticipate more motorcycles on the road. In recognition of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, both the
Marshall County Courthouse Museum Opens “She Did What!!??” Exhibit
By Ryan Duey The Marshall County Historic Courthouse Museum presents its new exhibit titled “She Did What!!??” showcasing remarkable women in local history. The exhibit
Blue Valley Technologies Joins as Community Host for the FGN Kansas Clash: A Statewide Rocket League Tournament with a $5,000 Prize Pool
By Trish Svoboda Blue Valley Technologies (BVT) announced its participation as a Community Host in the upcoming Fiber Gaming Network (FGN) Kansas Clash. This event
Governor Laura Kelly Signs Senate Bill 458, Overhauling Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Laws
By Trish Svoboda Today, April 23, Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 458, which brings about significant changes to the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and
Annual Flint Hills Festival Comes to Manhattan on May 4th
By Ryan Duey On Saturday, May 4th the Flint Hills Discovery Center will host its Annual Flint Hills Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Annual Pet Photo Competition Raises $1300 for Prairie Paws Animal Shelter
MANHATTAN – The third annual Pooch Playoffs competition raised $1300 for the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter (PPAS). Karen Schroeder, owner of Karen Schroeder Photography, presented
Garfield Elementary PEP Organizing Community Efforts, Fostering Community Improvement
By Quinn O’Hara The Garfield Elementary Parent Educator Partnership is an organization that “works behind the scenes to make sure the students and staff at