Month: January 2025
Items Discussed During Clay County Commissions Weekly Meeting on January 13th
Topics discussed during the Clay County Commissioners’ regular weekly meeting included: snow removal, Elected officials, staffing, disaster preparedness, 2025 Agriculture Values, and more. Commissioner Thurlow
Gardening Offers Mental Health Benefits: K-State Expert Encourages Wellness in the New Year
After the holiday season, returning to a normal routine can be difficult. As family visits end and the weather remains bleak, it’s essential to find
Senators Applaud Passage of Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Act, Expanding PreCheck Access to Disabled Veterans
U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D., Todd Young Tammy Duckworth, and Maggie Hassan praised the signing of their bipartisan Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel
USDA Announces $2 Million for Risk Management Training to Empower Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced up to $2 million in funding for cooperative agreements to support risk management training programs for American
Rep. Tracey Mann Commends Kansas Farmers and Ranchers for Resilience Amid Winter Storms
On Tuesday, January 14, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann addressed the U.S. House of Representatives to commend Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers for their resilience
Beef Producers Can Save Costs and Extend Grazing Days by Using Crop Fields, Experts Advise
Eating leftovers helps people save money while enjoying nutritious meals. Similarly, beef producers can extend grazing days by allowing cattle to graze on crop fields
CCCHS Alum Chad Frigon Named Kansas City Chiefs/Eric Driskell Coach of the Year
By: Ryan Duey Clay County Community High School (CCCHS) alumnus and current Liberty High School Blue Jays head football coach Chad Frigon was named the
Poultry Industry Builds Resilience Against Disasters with Strategic Planning and Geographic Distribution
Disasters can strike unexpectedly in the agriculture sector, and the poultry industry is no exception. Whether it’s due to HPAI, tornadoes, or fires, the impact
Rep. Sharice Davids Announces $4 Million Investment to Upgrade Kansas Rail Crossings, Enhancing Safety and Reducing Congestion
Representative Sharice Davids announced a $4 million investment for upgrades to rail crossings in Gardner, Olathe, and Spring Hill, funded through the Department of Transportation’s
One Year Later: Mystery Surrounds Deaths of Three Kansas City NFL Fans as Families Seek Answers
A year has passed since three Kansas City NFL fans, Ricky Johnson, 38, David Harrington, 37, and Clayton McGeeney, 36, were found dead outside a