Month: August 2024
Narcan Available in Clay County
By Rhys Baker The opioid public health emergency is affecting Americans of all ages; racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities; income classes; and geographic areas.
Clay Counts’ Red Backpack Project Helps Foster Kids With Sudden Moves
By Rhys Baker In 2023, nearly 6,000 Kansas youth are in foster care according to the Kansas Department of Children and Families. In Cloud, Clay,
Revival of Horse Racing in Kansas Set for 2026 with New HHR Machines and Historic Track Restoration
Horse racing is set to return to Kansas as early as 2026 due to new legislation and the introduction of Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines.
Keeping Athletes Safe in the Heat: Tips from the American Red Cross
This summer has seen record-breaking high temperatures across the country. Exercising and playing sports outdoors in such extreme heat poses risks for athletes of all
JCPD K-9 Set to Retire after 11 years of Loyal Service
By: Ryan Duey Barney, a dedicated K-9 officer with the Junction City Police Department (JCPD), is retiring after 11 years of exemplary service. As his
Obituary-Verla M. Kruse
Verla M. Kruse, 95, of Hanover, KS, received her crown of life on August 15, 2024, at the Hanover Hospital. Visitation will be Monday, August
Obituary-Aaron Dean Catlin
Aaron Dean Catlin went to heaven on August 15, 2024. He was born August 2, 1934, near Aurora, Kansas to Harry Keith and Irene (Winsett) Catlin. He
Obituary-Shirley Berggren
Shirley Jean Berggren, 88 years old, passed away at the Presbyterian Manor on August 14, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was born June 6, 1936,
Obituary-Sheron Swearingen
Sheron L. Swearingen, age 75, of Blue Rapids, passed away in Manhattan after a short illness on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Sheron was born April
Abilene School District to Add Truancy Review Team
By: Ryan Duey The Abilene School District will launch a new Truancy Review Team to address rising absenteeism in the upcoming school year. Although initial