Month: April 2024
Bomb Threat at Wichita State University Resolved; Normal Activities Resume After All-Clear Signal
By Trish Svoboda On April 25 around 10 p.m., the Wichita State University Police received a call about a bomb at Wallace Hall and the
Governor Laura Kelly Declares State of Disaster Emergency in Anticipation of Severe Weather
By Trish Svoboda Today, April 26, at 12:05 p.m., Governor Laura Kelly declared a verbal state of disaster emergency due to the severe weather expected
Obituary-Jo Voecks
Jo Ann was born on June 1953 in Herlong, California to Nellie (Buck) Snavely, and Leonard Snavely. Leonard was in the USAF and was a
Obituary-Bolivia M. Thompson
Bolivia M. Thompson, 77 years of age, of Concordia passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Marquis Place in Concordia, Kansas. She was born on
Debunking the Dry Canning: An Insight into its Risks and Alternatives by Nutrition Expert Kaitlin Moore
By Trish Svoboda The term “dry canning” has been popping up on social media lately. However, it’s important to note that “dry canning” isn’t actually
Governor Laura Kelly Proposes Economical $433M Tax Reduction Plan, Prioritizing Kansas Families and Offering Comprehensive Tax Relief
By Trish Svoboda On April 25th, Governor Laura Kelly unveiled a new proposal for tax reductions, inviting the Legislature’s deliberation upon their return to the
Governor Laura Kelly Signs Senate Bill 438: A $10M Commitment to Boost Literacy in Kansas
By Trish Svoboda On April 24, Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 438 into law, establishing the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy, creating a Literacy Advisory
Clay County 2nd Half Property Taxes Due May 10
By Quinn O’Hara Clay County’s 2nd Half 2023 Property Taxes are due on May 10. Clay County Treasurer Christine Swaim shares how folks can pay
Several Clay County Organizations Partner For Red Balloon Day In Support Of Drug Endangered Children
By Quinn O’Hara The Clay Counts Coalition, Grow Clay County, the Clay County Health Department, and the Clay Center Police Department have partnered together to
Riley County Residents Warned of Phone Scam
By Jayson Henderson Reports have surfaced regarding a phone scam targeting residents of Riley County. Callers, claiming to be “Deputy Daryl Johnson” or “Deputy Johnson”