Month: June 2024
Obituary-Shirley Truchlicka
Shirley M. Truhlicka, 95, of Marysville, died June 25, 2024 at Country Living in Marysville. Visitation will be Friday, June 28, from 1-9 p.m. at
Peddling for a Purpose: Bike4Alz’s Cross-Country Quest Honors Memories and Fuels Hope in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
By Trish Svoboda In the summer of 2010, Tyler Jury lost his grandfather, Barret Cummings, to Alzheimer’s. Inspired by the death, Tyler and five of
KanCare Embraces Doula Support: A New Chapter in Maternal Health Care for Kansas Medicaid Recipients
By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced that KanCare, the state’s Medicaid program, will expand its coverage to include doula
Be Able Community Center Provides Support and a Place to Go
By Ryan Duey In 2020 the Be Able Community Center opened its doors in Manhattan. Establishing an inviting Center for people of Manhattan and surrounding
Cloud County Named Give Back Kansas Challenge Winner
By Ryan Duey Cloud County has announced they have won the large organization category in the fourth annual Give Back Kansas Challenge, hosted by the
Common Ground Ministries Working to Provide Temporary Housing for Families, Letting God Pave The Way For The Project
By Quinn O’Hara Photo by Quinn O’Hara Common Ground Ministries is working on helping families with temporary housing. According to a press release, the organization’s
Riley County Commissioners Meeting in Smaller Cities Once Per Quarter
By Ryan Duey Once a quarter in 2024, the Riley County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting in one of the smaller
Kansas Agencies Issue Vital Fireworks Safety Tips Amid Rise in Injuries and Legal Concerns
By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Office of the State Fire Marshal (KSFM), and Safe Kids Kansas aim to promote
Irwin Army Community Hospital in Fort Riley Welcomes New Commander
By Ryan Duey Col. Laudino Castillo assumed command of Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) at Fort Riley, succeeding Col. Anthony Gray. Brig. Gen. Yolonda Summons
Kansas Sees Surge in Abortions Post-Roe Decision; Legislative Battles and Patient Access Concerns Persist
By Trish Svoboda Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s removal of constitutional protections for abortion two years ago, Kansas has experienced an increase in patients seeking