Day: July 1, 2024
Rep. Tracey Mann Leads Passage of Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Bills in House, Urges Senate Action
By Trish Svoboda On June 28, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann voted to reduce and reprioritize federal spending, end the weaponization of the federal government, and
Family Opens Fireworks Stand in Wakefield After 25-Year Absence
By Ryan Duey For the first time since the late 90s, the city of Wakefield has its first fireworks stand in the community. Jamie Jamison-Fengel,
Ascension Medical Group Via Christi Warns of Rise in Contagious Diseases Among Children: HFMD and Mono on the Rise
By Trish Svoboda Ascension Medical Group Via Christi reports an increase in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) and mononucleosis (mono) cases among children in
PJ’s Liquor Under New Ownership, Rebrands to “The Liquor Store”
The former PJ’s Liquor at 615 W Crawford in Clay Center is under new ownership. The location was purchased by Jeremy and Jamie Reed and
Rewilding: Transforming Urban Landscapes for Nature and Well-being
By Trish Svoboda For many, a stroll in nature offers more than just exercise; it provides a sense of peace. According to Kansas State University
Kansas Secures $45.3 Million in RAISE Grants for Infrastructure Projects
By Trish Svoboda Governor Laura Kelly announced today, July 1, that four Kansas infrastructure projects will receive nearly $45.3 million from the U.S. Department of
KDOT Enforces Ban on Political Signs on State Highways: Immediate Removal Without Notice
By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reminds the public that placing political campaign signs or billboards on state highway right of way
Clay Center Municipal Airport Receives $150,000 Grant
By Ryan Duey The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced more than $123 million for airfield, safety, and other improvement projects
Governor Kelly Announces $8.6 Awarded to Cost Share Program Projects, Including one in Cloud County
By Payton Tholstrup On Thursday, June 27th, Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced that $8.6 million will be awarded to 14 transportation
Apartment Fire in Manhattan This Morning Extinguished Quickly
By Ryan Duey At 6:44 a.m. on Monday morning, the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 2514 Stagg Hill Rd for a report of a