Month: April 2024
Kansas Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Trafficking Over 100,000 Fentanyl-Laced Pills
By Trish Svoboda A Kansas man received a 180-month prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl. Devonte Smith, 28, from Wichita, pleaded guilty to possession with intent

Clay Center Community High School Excels in Track and Field Despite Wind
By Jayson Henderson Despite windy conditions, Clay Center Community athletes performed well in both men’s and women’s events. In the men’s division, Jace Weller took

Missouri Voters Reject Stadium Tax for Royals and Chiefs, Future Uncertain
By Jayson Henderson Kansas City, Missouri – In a decisive move on Tuesday night (April 3, 2024), residents of Jackson County, Missouri, cast their votes

Tractor safety classes offered by K-State Research and Extension Districts for 2024
By Ryan Duey This summer, thousands of Kansas teenagers will begin their first job working for a farmer or rancher. For those that are aged
Katie’s Krew to Host Pulled Pork Dinner in Chapman to Support Friend
By Ryan Duey Chapman Middle Schoolers Lizzy Harvey and Adrian Williams will host a Pulled Pork Dinner in support of their friend Katie Stoffer on

Educators to be Recognized During Annual Kansas Teacher of the Year Ceremonies this Weekend
By Ryan Duey Four ceremonies will take place April 6-7, to recognize teachers nominated for the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year program. The announcement

Obituary-Diane R. Ouellette
Diane Ouellette, Washington, died Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. Visitation is Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 3 to 8

KDEM Support for Riley County Emergency Responders
(Riley County, KS – April 2, 2024) State resources were deployed quickly after yesterday’s cybersecurity incident and local emergency disaster declaration in Riley County. For
Downtown Manhattan will be Full of Louisiana Spirit During the 7th Annual Bayou GatorCraw Fest
By Ryan Duey From April 26th to the 28th the Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan will be full of Louisiana Spirit as the 7th Annual
KMW Invests $105M for New Headquarters in Sterling, Kansas: Boosting Local Workforce and Expanding Manufacturing Capabilities
By Trish Svoboda Today, Governor Laura Kelly declared that KMW, a precision manufacturer specializing in agricultural front loaders, backhoes, and various attachments, is set to