Month: June 2024
Wind Turbine Project Application in Dickinson County Nearing Submission
By Ryan Duey Enel Green Power is finalizing a conditional use permit application for a 54,500-acre wind farm in southeast Dickinson County. Development manager Jon
Kansas Forest Service Secures $340,200 in USFS Grants to Boost Wildfire Defense in Urban Regions
By Trish Svoboda Officials from the Kansas Forest Service (KFS) received three grants, totaling $340,200 from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). These funds, available through
Lighthouse For Christ to Hold Tithing Thursday on June 20th
By Ryan Duey The Lighthouse For Christ in Clay Center will hold “Tithing Thursday” to support a local organization on Thursday, June 20th during their
Trial Date Set for Former Clay County Undersheriff Harold “Hank” Stellner
By Quinn O’Hara On February 9, 2024, Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents arrested Harold “Hank” Stellner, of Clay Center, when he turned himself in at
Governor Laura Kelly Signs HB 2607, Revolutionizing Kansas Pesticide Law and Enhancing Agricultural Practices
By Trish Svoboda On June 6, several lawmakers, along with leaders from Kansas agricultural organizations, collaborated with the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) when Governor
Supreme Court Unanimously Dismisses Challenge to Abortion Pill Mifepristone, Ensuring Continued Accessibility
By Trish Svoboda The Supreme Court dismissed a challenge on June 13, to the abortion pill mifepristone, ensuring the drug remains widely available. The court
Manhattan’s Flint Hill Breadbasket Taking Steps to Expand
By Ryan Duey Since 1982 the Flint Hills Breadbasket (FHBB) in Manhattan has been providing food to families in need in Riley County and beyond.
SkyFest Marysville Announces Exciting Line-Up for July Celebration
By Ryan Duey SkyFest Marysville boasts an impressive line-up for this year’s two-day event on July 13 and 14. Highlights include a hot air balloon
ACT Clay County Performing Comedy Million Dollar Meatballs For Summer Play
By Quinn O’Hara Photo by Quinn O’Hara ACT Clay County is finishing preparations for their summer play, Million Dollar Meatballs. Auditions for the production took
Clay Center Elks Hand Out American Flags in Honor of Flag Day
By Quinn O’Hara Photo by Quinn O’Hara June 14 is Flag Day in the United States. The holiday commemorates when the United States approved the