Month: February 2025
Then & Now: First National Bank
In November of 1932, the First National Bank of Clay Center made headlines across the country when it was robbed by five armed “bandits.” Entering
U.S. Senate Passes Resolution to Remember the Victims of DCA Plane Crash
Sens. Moran, Marshall, Warner & Kaine Led Introduction of the Resolution Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators
Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Congresswoman Martha Keys
Press Release TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Friday, directed flags on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities to
Clay Center Community HS @ St. George-Rock Creek HS on 02/06/2025
St. George-Rock Creek HS (SGRC) 40.0 Clay Center Community HS (CCCH) 35.0106: Ronnail Beougher (CCCH) over (SGRC) (For.) 113: Thayne Pfizenmaier (CCCH) over (SGRC) (For.)
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