Month: January 2025

Clyde Area Foundation will Honor Grant Winners and Harold and Leola Wood Award Recipient this Coming Weekend
By: Ryan Duey Since 1992 the Clyde Area Foundation has been supporting the city of Clyde through grant assistance to various schools, clubs, and organizations.

USD 379 to Offer Zoom Classes to Parents Facing Challenges with Children
By: Ryan Duey USD 379 will host a pair of free Zoom classes for parents who may be struggling with child behaviors. Beginning January 22nd,
Manhattan, Junction City, and Wamego Chambers Name 2025 20 under 40 Winners
The Junction City, Manhattan, and Wamego Chambers of Commerce have announced their 2025 class of the 20 under 40 program, honoring young professionals excelling in

Clay County Medical Center Welcomes Kristen Manning, Emergency Room NursePractitioner
CCMC Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) is excited to announce the addition ofKristen Manning, FNP-C, to our healthcare team. Kristen brings her extensive experience, dedication,and

MHS EMPLOYEES DONATE TO NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR
MHS Release Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of December.
Via Christi Hospitals Implement Temporary Restrictions to Reduce Spread of Circulating Illnesses
Ascension Via Christi Manhattan With the recent rise of seasonal respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses in our community, Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan and Wamego Health

Obituary-Larry Beck
Larry Beck, age 72, died January 2, 2025, at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born to Don and Bertie Beck

Be Ready for Winter Driving —Safe Cars Save Lives.
NHTSA Press Release Kansas City, MO — Winter brings unique challenges for vehicles and drivers. To ensure motorists stay safe this season, the U.S. Department

Kansas Reports Highest Whooping Cough Cases in a Decade, CDC Urges Vaccination
Kansas ended 2024 with its highest number of whooping cough (pertussis) cases in nearly a decade, recording 241 cases compared to 66 in 2023, according

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansans Will Save $156 Million in 2025 with Full Elimination of Sales Tax on Groceries
Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that Kansans are expected to save $156 million in 2025 due to the reduction in the state sales tax rate