Month: February 2025
Kansas 4-H Days Help Youth Build Public Speaking Skills for Future Success
The thought of speaking in front of an audience makes many people anxious. Beth Hinshaw, a Kansas 4-H youth development specialist, understands that nerves don’t
Kansas State Engineers Develop Non-Contact Technology to Monitor Railroad Track Stress and Improve Safety
Kansas State University engineers are developing advanced technology to monitor rail stress in continuously welded steel railroad tracks without physical contact. Professor B. Terry Beck
MHS EMPLOYEES DONATE TO COMMUNITY MEAL OF ABILENE
Memorial Health System Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) in Abilene wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the
Obituary- Donna M. Long
Donna M. Long, 83, passed away on February 6, 2025, at Community Memorial Healthcare, Marysville, KS. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.,
Clay Center Zoo Staff Take Steps to Ensure All Animals are Comfortable Through the Cold, Winter Months
By: Ryan Duey During the winter the staff at the Clay Center Zoo take extra steps to make sure each animal in their care is
Dog First Aid Kits Help Leave Pet Owners More Prepared
In a rural community with many working animals, specifically dogs, Clay Vet Clinic has found a way to improve animal safety. After they were approached
Lawmakers Push to Remove Outdated Disability Language from D.C. Code
Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Congressional Down Syndrome Task Force, along with Senator Gary Peters and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, has reintroduced legislation to
Governor Laura Kelly Unveils Medicaid Expansion Proposal to Boost Jobs and Strengthen Rural Healthcare
Governor Laura Kelly introduced her Medicaid expansion proposal, the Healthcare Access for Working Kansans (HAWK) Act, this week to both chambers of the Kansas Legislature.
Wamego Ranch Earns National Award
This week at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a Wamego family won a national award for stewardship. The Downey Ranch, Inc., a fourth and
Celebrate the Super Bowl Safely: Plan Ahead and Drive Sober
The Super Bowl is a time for fans to gather and celebrate, but safety should be a priority before kickoff on Feb. 9 in New