Month: August 2024
FAA Awards $394,310 to Garnett Municipal Airport for Runway Reconstruction, Boosted by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
On August 28, Representative Sharice Davids announced that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $394,310 to Garnett Municipal Airport for runway reconstruction. This
Obituary-Sheryl Gaines
Sheryl Kay Gaines, 60 of Clay Center, passed away on August 26, 2024 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on
Obituary-Dennis Hogan
Dennis G. Hogan, age 68, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Community Memorial Health Care in Marysville. Dennis was born
Various Topics Discussed During Clay County Commissioners’ Regular Meeting
By: Ryan Duey The Clay County Commissioners held their regular Board meeting on Monday, August 26th. Topics discussed included the disposition of Real Property, asphalt
K-State Professor Sherry Haar Redefines Fashion with Biodegradable Textiles for Green Burials
Sherry Haar, a natural dye scholar and fashion studies professor at Kansas State University, offers a unique perspective on fashion. Haar is focused on designing
Rolling Hills Zoo Welcomes New Alpha Male: JP the African Painted Dog Joins Pack
Rolling Hills Zoo announced on its Facebook page a new addition to their African painted dog family. JP is a four-year-old male African painted dog.
Governor Laura Kelly Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Kansas Rep. Marvin Robinson
On Friday, Governor Laura Kelly, following Executive Order #20-30, directed flags to be lowered to half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities, effective immediately,
Growing Hope Globally Aims to Support Agricultural Development in Developing Countries
By: Ryan Duey When Kaylyn Morse of Manhattan learned about Growing Hope Globally, she was inspired by the cause and transformation, both locally and overseas,
Purple Power Play Set for Friday Evening
By: Ryan Duey This Friday, Manhattan’s long-standing fall tradition, Purple Power Play, returns to Blue Earth Plaza. The event serves as a community pep rally
K-State and Sen. Jerry Moran Secure $7 Million Federal Investment to Boost Biomanufacturing Research and Workforce Development
Kansas State University and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced a $7 million federal investment to advance the university’s Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative. The funding