Month: September 2024
September Is National Preparedness Month: What You Should Know
By Payton Tholstrup September is National Preparedness Month. While talking about disasters or emergencies isn’t always easy, it is necessary to be prepared. Preparing for
Researchers Explore New Treatment for Drug-Resistant Pneumonia and Sepsis by Targeting Pain-Sensing Nerves
Bacterial pneumonia and sepsis are major causes of hospitalization and death. Researchers from Kansas State University’s Division of Biology have found that problems with the
Kansas to Invest $45.2 Million in Local Bridge Projects, Leveraging Federal Infrastructure Funds
Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced that 40 local and off-system bridge projects across Kansas will receive $40.25 million in funding
CCMC Receives 5-Star Rating for Cleanliness
By: Ryan Duey Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) proudly announced that they received a prestigious 5-star cleanliness rating by Becker’s. This rating comes from the
Kansas Celebrates Minority and Women-Owned Businesses at 39th Annual MED Week Awards Gala
Minority- and women-owned businesses were honored during Kansas’ Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Minority and Women Business
Kansas Children’s Discovery Center Breaks Ground on $10 Million Expansion to Meet Record Attendance and Boost Regional Tourism
On Monday, the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center in Topeka began construction on a $10 million expansion. This project, supported by private donations, corporate gifts, grants,
Stay Vigilant: How to Recognize and Avoid Scams Targeting Consumers Through Calls, Emails, and Websites
Scammers seem to never rest, targeting consumers through phone calls, emails, or suspicious websites in attempts to make easy money or steal identities. Kansas State
Obituary-Sr. Mary Ann Flax
Sister Mary Ann Flax died September 10, 2024, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS. She was 86 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph
United Way of Junction City/Geary County to Host Tailgate Tomorrow Before Blue Jays Football Game
By: Ryan Duey The United Way of Junction City/Geary County will launch its 2024-2025 “Kickoff Campaign” tomorrow (Thursday) at the Junction City High School varsity
Attention Clay County Residents! Take a Few Minutes to Complete the Clay County Health Needs Assessment.
Below is a link to the 2024 Clay County Community Health Needs Assessment. Attached is a QR code. Please take a few minutes to fill