Month: May 2024
Miltonvale Resident Transforms Old Building into Sewing School
By Payton Tholstrup Cyndy Monier has been sewing for decades, creating her first dress when she was just eight years old. Now, she is the
Senator Moran Makes a Visit to RCPD
By Ryan Duey The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) was honored to welcome U.S. Senator Jerry Moran to the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on
Big Lakes Developmental Center, Inc. Celebrated 50 Years of Service
By Ryan Duey Last year Big Lakes Developmental Center, serving Riley, Geary, Pottawatomie, and Clay counties, celebrated its 50th Anniversary of service to adults with
97 Kansas Schools Celebrated for Exceptional Performance: 2023 Challenge Awards Highlight Resilience and Achievement
By Trish Svoboda The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has honored 97 schools with the 2023 Challenge Awards, acknowledging their accomplishments during the
Obituary-Dwayne Turner
Arthur Dwayne Turner, 101, of Belleville, passed away May 10. Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 16, at 2:00 pm, at the Republic Community Church.
Governor Laura Kelly Orders Flags Lowered for Peace Officers Memorial Day
By Trish Svoboda In line with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered that flags across Kansas be lowered to half-staff from dawn to
Big Kansas Road Trip to Visit Blue Rapids in August
By Ryan Duey The Kansas Sampler Foundation (KSF) is changing its Big Kansas Road Trip (BKRT) format from a four-day trip to a one-day pop-up
Obituary-Cary Stupka
Cary J. Stupka, age 58, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on
Unidentified Remains Spark Sumner County Investigation by KBI and Local Sheriff’s Office
By Trish Svoboda The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), is currently investigating a death after human
Officer-Involved Shooting in Kansas City Under Investigation: KBI Seeks Information on Unresolved Case
By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is currently investigating a shooting incident involving an officer, which took place in Kansas City, Kansas