Day: June 3, 2024
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Obituary-Ray Smith
Ray Wesley Smith died on June 2, 2024, at the Jewell County Hospital ISB in Mankato, Kansas. He was born October 5, 1927, to William
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U.S. 40 Business bridge repair to begin Thursday in Junction City
Press Release Beginning Thursday, June 6, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a bridge repair on U.S. 40 Business. The bridge is located
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USDA Allocates $824M to Combat H5N1 Outbreak: New Dairy Herd Program and Vaccine Development in Focus
By Trish Svoboda The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is taking several actions to ensure the health and viability of the nation’s livestock and
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Boosting Breastfeeding in Kansas: Healthy Blue and KBC Invest $7,300 in Local Coalitions for a Healthier Future
By Trish Svoboda In a move to aid breastfeeding families across Kansas, the Mini-Grant Initiative of the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC), primarily sponsored by Healthy
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Kansas Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Consultations: A Step Towards Enhanced Workplace Safety and Employee Well-being
By Trish Svoboda In its continuous dedication to prioritizing workplace safety for businesses throughout Kansas, the Industrial Safety and Health Division (ISH) of the Kansas
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Eisenhower Series Nominations Open
By Ryan Duey The Dwight D. Eisenhower Excellence in Public Service Series is now accepting nominations for its next class. This program, part of a
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Concannon Withdraws From Upcoming Election
By Payton Tholstrup District 107 Representative Susan Concannon, a Republican from Beloit, has announced she will not seek re-election according to a report from the
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Construction On New Clay Center Moderate Income Housing Homes Set For June 10
By Quinn O’Hara Rural Development Group is set to break ground on the first three of seven new affordable homes in Clay Center. The homes
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Annual Pony Express Re-Ride Pays Homage to the Historical Mail Route Riders of the Past
By Ryan Duey Starting June 17th, members of the National Pony Express Association will depart St. Joseph, MO for their annual Re-Ride. This 10-day event
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Riley County Health Department Will Host Third Annual Baby Shower
By Payton Tholstrup The Riley County Health Department will be holding its third annual Community Baby Shower this weekend on Saturday, June 8th. The event