Day: February 6, 2025

Fort Riley Lockdown Lifted
Fort Riley Release Fort Riley emergency services personnel responded this morning to a report of gunshots on Fort Riley. Per standard procedures, units on Custer

SB384 Grants Riley County Authority to Abate Nuisance Properties
In 2024, Kansas Senate Bill 384 (SB384) granted Riley County the authority to clean up nuisance properties in unincorporated areas after property owners are found

Clay Center Community High School Gymnasium to Feature New LED Video Board
By: Ryan Duey The Clay Center Community High School Gymnasium is getting an upgrade very soon. In last month’s USD 379 School Board Meeting Board

Representative Sharice Davids Introduces Bipartisan WARN Act to Modernize Emergency Alert Systems
Representative Sharice Davids introduced the bipartisan Weather Alert Response and Notification Act (WARN Act) today, aimed at modernizing emergency alert systems across the country. Kansas,

Abilene Votes Yes to Sales Tax Question to Fund Recreational Facility Improvements
By: Ryan Duey Abilene residents voted to add a 0.35% sales tax to help fund multi-sport recreation fields and other recreational improvements during the February

Local Scouts to Celebrate 115th Anniversary of Scouting at Annual Baden-Powell Banquet
By: Ryan Duey This year Scouts BSA, soon to be rebranded as Scouting America, is celebrating their 115th Anniversary of Scouts. The Clay Center Troops

Annual Women Managing the Farm Event Attended by Locals, Allows Networking and Education
For more than two decades, women have been networking and educating one another about their professional roles on the farm. An annual event, Women Managing

Managing Common Household Pests: Fungus Gnats and Scale Insects in Plants
If you’ve noticed small flying insects around your home or office, the source might not be leftover food, but rather houseplants. According to Kansas State

New Program “Check Your Credit” Empowers Consumers to Take Control of Their Financial Health
Monica Thayer, RVED Family Resource Management Agent To promote financial literacy and empower consumers, River Valley Extension District Agent Monica Thayer is launching a new

CattleCon25: Shaping the Future of the Beef Industry with Education, Innovation, and Networking
CattleCon25 is where beef producers and industry pros come together to learn, connect, and grow. This year, the convention, taking place February 4-6, is all