Month: January 2025
Kansas Exceeds December 2024 Tax Collection Estimates by $66.7 Million, Reflecting Strong Growth in Income Taxes
Kansas closed December 2024 with total tax collections reaching $1.1 billion, surpassing the estimate by $66.7 million, or 6.3%. This represents an 8.1% increase compared
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Seeks Public Help to Collect Muskrat Carcasses for Health Assessment During 2024-2025 Fur Harvesting Season
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks posted on its Facebook asking the public for assistance in collecting muskrat carcasses for a multi-state health assessment
Then and Now: Rex Theatre
The Rex Theatre is mentioned in newspapers as early as 1911, though its current building is dated as 1920. Originally the theater sat at 527
Clay Center Woman Serves Mothers and their Families in Doula Role
When helping a client give birth, doula Jackie Ware said whatever the mama wants, the mama gets. From medicine, to lack thereof, to a home
Cindy Whittington Takes over as H.O.P.E. Center of Dickinson County Director
By: Ryan Duey Cindy Whittington has taken over the Director role at the H.O.P.E. Center of Dickinson County, following Terresa Kohman’s retirement last month. The
Clay County Republican Valley Ringnecks Annual Banquet set for Late January
By: Ryan Duey The Clay County Republican Valley Ringnecks Pheasants Forever Chapter will host its annual Banquet on Saturday, January 25th at Scanolli’s in Wakefield.
25 Years of Dedication to Patients: Thank You, Laurie Johnson
Haley Jones, Memorial Health System In a time where longevity in the workplace is rare, Laurie Johnson stands as a shining example of commitment and
Arrest in child abuse investigation in Belleville
KBI Release The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has secured the arrest of a man connected to the death of a Belleville infant. On Thursday,
Common Table of Manhattan Finds New Home
Common Table, a Manhattan non-profit, provides free meals daily to those in need. Previously hosted by rotating local churches, meals will now be served at
KDHE Warns Kansans to Stay Vigilant Amid Rising Avian Influenza Cases in Birds and Animals
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) urges caution around wild birds and backyard poultry due to increasing reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza