Day: March 5, 2025

Hanover’s 3rd Annual Community Health Fair to be Held at the Fairgrounds
The Hanover Hospital will hold its 3rd annual Community Health Fair on Saturday, April 5th, in the Hanover Community Building from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Kansas Tax Collections Surpass Estimates by $121.9M in February, Driven by Strong Income Tax Revenue
Kansas collected $548.2 million in taxes in February 2025, exceeding estimates by $121.9 million (28.6%) and increasing 5.1% from February 2024. Governor Laura Kelly noted

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Veterans Can Access Paper-Based Travel Reimbursement System
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., alongside Senator Rick Scott, introduced the bipartisan Preserving Access to Patient Reimbursement (PAPR) Act. The bill ensures that veterans can

Items Discussed During the Clay County Commissioners Weekly Meeting on March 3rd
Topics discussed during the Clay County Commissioners’ regular weekly meeting on March 3rd included: Riley Clinic expansion, bridge plank bids, ambulance services, Fire Lien Act,

Historic Building Receives Matching Grants for Structural Issues
On March 5th, Happy Hippie in Clay Center announced that structural repairs had begun on their historic downtown location. A total of $185,000 in grants

Obituary-Randy Chilson
Randy L. Chilson, age 52, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, surrounded by his family. Randy was born March 7, 1972,

Program Series “Caregiving for Alzheimer’s and Dementia” Offers Education and Resources
Jordan Schuette, Adult Development and Aging Agent To support caregivers and families navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s and dementia, River Valley Extension District is providing

Home Destroyed and One Pet Perished in House Fire South of Manhattan
Riley County Fire District #1 Riley County Fire District #1 responded to a report of a structure fire at 1809 South Manhattan Ave at approximately

Ordinance Explained: Zoning Addition in Clay Center
Last summer, a zoning ordinance was put into effect in Clay Center. It was adopted after the Planning Commission recommended a revision to the city’s

Kansas Wildlife and Parks to Hold Public Meetings in March on Night Vision Coyote Hunting Season
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will hold three public meetings in March to hear feedback on the night vision coyote hunting season.