Day: December 10, 2024
Clay County Medical Center’s OB Services Vital for Rural Communities: Kansas FacesCritical Maternity Care Gaps
CCMC Release Kansas is ranked 11th among 20 states with the largest gaps in maternity care,with 62% of rural hospitals in the state lacking labor
Moran and King Introduce Precision Brain Health Research Act to Study Mental Health Impacts of Blast Injuries on Veterans
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Angus King, both members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, have introduced the Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2024.
CCCHS Singing Christmas Tree 2024
By Rhys Baker The Sixty-Ninth Annual Singing Christmas Tree will be held on Sunday, December 15th, at The Martyn Snodgrass Auditorium at Clay Center Community
K-State Researchers Develop Simple Method to Detect African Swine Fever
Researchers at Kansas State University have published a study examining a simple method to help protect the U.S. swine industry from African Swine Fever (ASF),
2024 State of Lung Cancer Report: Kansas Shows Mixed Results, Calls for Expanded Screenings and Biomarker Testing
The American Lung Association’s 2024 State of Lung Cancer report highlights key factors impacting lung cancer rates and outcomes across states, including Kansas. Lung cancer
Kansas Car Dealership Owner Fined $394,197 for Selling Cars with Undisclosed Blown Airbags
A Kansas car dealership owner, Kayode Ajibolade, was ordered to pay $394,197 after being found guilty of deceptive practices under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act
Big First Elects Bison State Slate to Lead District
By: Julie Roller Weeks Delegates from the Big First Congressional District, representing 60 Kansas counties, convened in Hays on Saturday to elect new officers who
Kansas Health Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million to Combat Food Insecurity Across the State
The Kansas Health Foundation is awarding nearly $1 million in funding to four organizations through the Hunger Free Kansas Transformation Grant program. Each initiative targets
Avian Flu Detected in Baldwin City Backyard Flock; Douglas County Health Officials Respond
A backyard flock in Douglas County was “humanely depopulated and disposed of in an approved manner” after testing positive for avian flu, according to Lawrence-Douglas
CCCHS Calculus Scavenger Hunt
By Rhys Baker Clay Center Community High School (CCCHS) Calculus Students are planning their annual scavenger hunt. CCCHS math teacher Michelle Ware says her calculus