Day: July 11, 2024
KBI’s 2023 Crime Index Report: Violent Crime Drops 3.7%, Property Crime Rises for First Time Since 2017
By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has released its 2023 Crime Index Report. This report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by
City of Abilene in Water Watch Due to Low Water Tables
By Ryan Duey As of July 5th, Abilene is under a water watch, urging residents to reduce outdoor water use due to low water tables.
Governor Laura Kelly Orders Flags Half-Staff in Lyon County Honoring Mayor Danny Giefer
By Trish Svoboda Following Executive Order #20-30, today, Governor Laury Kelly directed that from sunup to sundown on Friday, July 12, all flags be flown
Fairy Godmothers and The Guardians Help Residents in Manhattan Area
By Ryan Duey Community members of the Greater Manhattan area, seeing a need, started two groups to help men and women who may be struggling.
Remains Found During Search for Missing Marshall County Man
By Ryan Duey The KBI has announced that they and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office have located remains during their search for a missing Blue
Important Information for the Kansas Primary Election: Dates, Registration Deadlines, and Voting Guidelines
By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Primary Election will take place on August 6, 2024. Advanced voting will take place from July 17 through August 5.
Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad Having a Record Year
By Ryan Duey The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad (A&SV) is experiencing its best summer in 31 years. After the Independence Day weekend, the Railroad
Rep. Tracey Mann Backs SAVE Act: Calls for Citizenship Proof in Federal Elections
By Trish Svoboda On July 10, Representative Tracey Mann supported H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which mandates proof of citizenship for
Phil Vandel to Take the Stage at the Clay County Free Fair
By Ryan Duey The Phil Vandel Band is set to perform at the Clay County Free Fair on Friday, July 26th at 8:00 p.m. Phil
The Aquettes: Synchronized Swim Team Formerly Hosted at Clay Center Pool
From the water (or on the TV if watching the Olympics) synchronized swimming appears to be a graceful feat. Ballet-like movements performed where swimmers bob,