Month: February 2025
JCHS Students Continue Tradition of Offering Tax Preparation Services to the Community
Finance Pathway students at Junction City High School (JCHS) are busy preparing tax returns for USD 475 staff and community members in Junction City, Fort

The Importance of Career and Educational Exploration and Real-World Preparedness
Marissa Hurst, 4-H Youth Development Agent In today’s society, there is a push for youth to be prepared for the real-world by developing life skills

Obituary- Merrill James Standley
Merrill James Standley, age 72, entered into rest on Monday 27, 2025, in Smith Center, Kansas. He was born February 21, 1952, in Beloit, Kansas

Death investigation at North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center
KBI Release The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) updated on the investigation into a juvenile’s death at the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center

Davids Delivers Valentine’s for Veterans at Lenexa VA
Press Release LENEXA, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids delivered Valentine’s Day cards at the Lenexa VA as part of her 7th annual “Valentine’s for

Candles, Cooking, and Caution: Fire safety tips to keep your Valentine’s Day safe
Press Release This Valentine’s Day, make sure your romantic gestures stay memorable for the right reasons. When lighting candles and cooking a special meal, the

CCMC Urges Patients with Wounds to Seek Specialized Wound Care for Treatment
CCMC According to Medicare data, chronic wounds affect an estimated 10.5 million Americans, and the number continues to climb.1 Specialized wound care, though, not only

Local Citizen Looks to Inspire Others to Donate Their Hair For Those in Need
By: Ryan Duey Clay Center resident Natosha Hevelone has been donating her hair to help those facing chemotherapy or suffering from alopecia since an early

Chapman Firefighters Honored For Their Courageous Act During Winter Storm Blair
During Chapman’s recent City Council meeting, Chief of Police Reynolds presented Fire Chief Nick Saunto and Captain Craig Klukas with the “Citizens Life Saving Award”

KDHE Takes Over Youth Risk Behavior Survey to Enhance Adolescent Health Initiatives
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) will now oversee the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) in Kansas. This survey collects data on high