Day: March 13, 2025

Brown’s Family Restaurant to Open April 1st in Clay Center
Clay Center will host a new family restaurant, Streets, starting this spring. On the corner of 6th and Grant, owners Brent and Jessica Boyle will

Flu Cases Surge Amid Vaccine Fatigue, Experts Urge Immunization to Prevent Severe Outcomes
This flu season has been particularly severe, with around 33 million illnesses, 430,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths. According to Kelly Goode, Pharm D, one of

National Nutrition Month Highlights How Food Connects Us Beyond Just Eating
Nutrition is about more than just the food we eat; it also includes the connections we make while eating, says Priscilla Brenes, a K-State Research

Stay Safe This St. Patrick’s Day: Plan Ahead and Avoid Drunk Driving
St. Patrick’s Day falls on Monday, March 17, but celebrations will take place on the weekends before and after. The Kansas Department of Transportation urges

Double-Cropping Soybeans Boosts Profits and Soil Health in No-Till Systems, K-State Study Finds
Nitrogen and herbicide applications are among the highest input costs in crop production. To reduce expenses and gain environmental benefits, producers can integrate double-cropped soybeans

School-Based Mental Health Services Enhance Student Support in Clay Center Schools
By: Ryan Duey Colleen O’Connell, School-Based Services Manager with Pawnee Mental Health, presented to Coalition members during the latest Clay Counts Coalition meeting. O’Connell said

Suzie Fritz Lands in the CCCHS Hall of Fame Through Volleyball Coaching Career
On March 31st, three new inductees will be added to the CCCHS Hall of Fame. These recipients are honored for their contributions to their communities,

Then & Now: Kidwell Oil/Mel’s
Kidwell Oil was a staple on the south end of Clay Center for decades. From the time it was purchased in 1963 by Paul Kidwell,

Witt Avoids Fracture After Hit-by-Pitch
Bobby Witt Jr. avoided a serious injury after being hit by a pitch in the Royals’ 7-6 win over the Mariners on Wednesday. X-rays showed

Estévez to Make Royals Debut Friday
New Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estévez will make his spring training debut Friday against the Los Angeles Angels after recovering from lower back tightness.