Day: February 24, 2025

Junction City Main Street Offering Grant Opportunities to Enhance Commercial Buildings
The Junction City Main Street Program supports business and property owners in enhancing commercial buildings within the Main Street district. In May 2022, in collaboration

BNSF Emergency Repairs at HWY 15/Buckeye Crossing in Abilene on Tuesday
City of Abilene The BNSF Railroad will be conducting essential emergency repairs at the railroad crossing located at HWY 15/Buckeye Ave and SW 3rd St

River Valley Extension District Receives Grant to Bring SNAP Access to Concordia Farmers Market
By: Ryan Duey The K-State River Valley Extension District has been awarded a “Hunger Free Kansas” grant by the Kansas Health Foundation totaling just over

Dairy Heifer Shortage Deepens as Farmers Shift to Beef, Driving Record Prices
Dairy heifers are facing tight supplies and record-high prices, mirroring trends seen in the egg industry. The latest USDA Cattle report shows just 3.914 million

Brig. Gen. Carlin Williams to Succeed Brig. Gen. Anthony Mohatt as Commander of Kansas Army National Guard
Brig. Gen. Carlin Williams will be sworn in as the assistant adjutant general – Army and commander of the Kansas Army National Guard during a

Community Leaders Discuss Kansas City’s Preparation for 2026 World Cup, Focusing on Hospitality, Transportation, and Visa Challenges
Last week, Representative Sharice Davids hosted her fifth World Cup Community Conversation, bringing together local, state, regional, and federal officials, along with trade professionals and

Obituary- Dorothy June Revell
Dorothy June Revell, age 92, passed away Monday January 27, 2025 at her home in Concordia, KS surrounded by family. Dorothy was born on August

Pregnancy and Childbirth FAQs: Old Wives’ Tales vs. Medical Advice
Responses from Dr. Danielle Wurtz, DO What are realistic expectations after having a baby? “I always tell first-time parents in the first two weeks, if

Final Call: Apply by Friday for a Spot in Clay Center’s Community Garden!
By: Ryan Duey The deadline to apply for one of 12 available spots in Clay Center’s Community Garden is this Friday, February 28th at noon.

Kansas Health Foundation Awards $300,000 to Combat Hunger with Hunger Free Kansas Mini-Grants
The Kansas Health Foundation has awarded $300,000 to Kansas State University to fund grants for several Kansas communities in its initiative to combat hunger. The