Month: April 2024
Obituary-Sharon Jones
Sharon M. Jones, age 77, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor in Salina, KS. She was born on March
Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad Designated at Kansas’ Official Heritage Railroad
By Ryan Duey The Kansas legislature last week approved a bill that officially designates the Abilene and Smoky Valley as the state’s official heritage railroad.
Kansas Secures $8.2M Federal Grant for Digital Equity Plan
By Trish Svoboda Today, April 9, Governor Laura Kelly declared that Kansas has been granted $8.2 million to initiate the implementation of the Kansas Digital
BBB Issues Warning: FLL Shipping’s Re-Shipping Scam Endangers Job Seekers and Their Personal Information
By Trish Svoboda The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning against FLL Shipping, formerly known as First Lane Logistics US LLC and FL
Kansas State University’s Veterinary Health Center Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Nationwide Initiative with Free Eye Exams for Service Animals
By Trish Svoboda In May, as part of a nationwide initiative, the ophthalmology department at Kansas State University’s Veterinary Health Center will offer complimentary eye
Obituary-Ricky “Rick” Hammond, Jr.
Ricky Dean “Rick” Hammond, Jr, 37, of Clay Center, died on April 6, 2024 at his residence. He was born on August 22, 1986 in
Republic County Schools Hires New Principal
By Payton Tholstrup Photo Courtesy of Republic County Schools FB Page In a Facebook post on April 9th, Republic County Schools (USD 109) announced that
K-State Digital Summit at Fort Riley to Showcase Next-Gen Higher Education in Digital Innovation
By Ryan Duey Kansas State University is organizing a digital summit at Fort Riley looking into digital innovation and advanced academic programs. Scheduled for Wednesday,
Kansas Department of Labor Unveils T.O.T.O.: A Comprehensive Career Guidance Platform
By Trish Svoboda The Division of Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) under the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) has introduced a new section on its
Local Optometrist Donates Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses To Students
By Quinn O’Hara Optometrist Tony Brown, who operates offices in Washington and Clay Center, donated 200 Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses to the 4th and 5th