Month: June 2024
Protect Your Sweet Corn Harvest from Raccoons with Expert-Recommended Fencing Solutions
By Trish Svoboda While raccoons are known for being garbage pests, they also like to steal fresh snacks from home gardens. One particular food they’re
Riley County Announces New Nuisance Abatement Law Effective July 1
By Ryan Duey Riley County has announced that starting Monday, July 1, Riley County will have the authority to abate nuisances on properties in unincorporated
Structure Fire Burns Clay Center Home, Power Strips Plugged Into Each Other Said to Be Cause
By Quinn O’Hara A structure fire burned a Clay Center home at 625 Lafayette on Saturday, June 15. According to a press release, Clay Center
Obituary-Jeff Backstrom
Jeff E. Backstrom, age 64, formerly of Concordia, KS, played his final round of golf and cast his last fishing line on Sunday, June 16,
Westbound I-70 on ramp scheduled to reopen in Junction City
Press Release The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to reopen the westbound I-70 on ramp at exit 298/Chestnut Street in late June, weather permitting. Beginning
River Valley District to Host “Be a Junior Chef” Classes
By Ryan Duey K-State Research and Extension’s River Valley District will host “Be a Junior Chef” classes for youth entering 4th through 6th grade. The
K-State Salina Empowers STEM Education: Drone Racing and Project LEAPES
By Trish Svoboda Kansas State University Salina is at the forefront of supporting the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians (STEM). Through recent
Kansas Nonprofits Receive Over $4 Million in Tax Credits for Community Service Projects
By Trish Svoboda On June 17, Governor Laura Kelly announced that more than $4 million in Community Service Tax Credits (CSP) will benefit 26 Kansas
Kansas Governor Seeks FEMA Extension for Storm Recovery Assistance
By Trish Svoboda Governor Laura Kelly has formally requested an extension from FEMA to submit a major disaster request. The extension, sought until August 17,
Chiefs Sign DT Alex Gubner Following Successful Minicamp Tryout
By Jayson Henderson KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs signed rookie defensive tackle Alex Gubner on Thursday after a successful tryout at Mandatory