Month: September 2024
Kansas Unemployment Rises to 3.3% in August as Private Sector Jobs Decline; Real Wages See 2.6% Growth
Preliminary estimates from the Kansas Department of Labor’s Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show the state’s seasonally adjusted
Washington Hospital Struggling to Find Daycare Help
By: Ryan Duey Approximately 20 people attended a community meeting hosted by Washington County Hospital to discuss a new daycare plan. CEO Roxanne Schottel explained
13th Annual Flint Hills Praisefest this Weekend in Manhattan
By: Ryan Duey The 13th annual Flint Hills Praisefest, the largest free Christian music festival in Kansas, will take place from Friday, September 20th to
Ferguson Rexall Drug sells to Palmer couple
By Rhys Baker Since 1974, Ferguson Rexall Drugs has operated in Clay Center at 713 Fifth Street. The business has recently been sold to Dustin
Prepare Your Cold-Sensitive Plants for Fall: Expert Tips from K-State’s Cynthia Domenghini
As fall approaches, it’s time to plan for bringing cold-sensitive plants indoors, according to Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini. Gardeners who moved houseplants
Optimal Winter Wheat Planting Dates Vary by Region and Goals, Experts Warn of Risks for Early and Late Planting
According to K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato, the best planting dates for winter wheat follow a bell curve, with the ideal time at the
Senator Jerry Moran Urges New Farm Bill and Immediate Support
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran addressed the Senate Floor on September 18, emphasizing the need to pass a new Farm Bill and deliver immediate support to
Kansas State University Hosts Fourth Annual Women in Business Summit Featuring Keynote Speakers and Scholarships
Kansas State University’s fourth annual Women in Business Career Summit will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28. Hosted by
Clay Center Hosts Cross Country Invitational
By Jayson Henderson Clay Center hosted the 2024 Cross Country Invitational this morning, featuring teams from across the region. In the girls’ varsity race, Clay
Cloud County Resource Center To Start Seed Library
By Payton Tholstrup The Cloud County Resource Center will soon offer a new community resource with its Little Free Seed Library. It will open on