Day: March 14, 2025

Items Discussed During the Clay County Commissioners Weekly Meeting on March 10th
Topics discussed during the Clay County Commissioners’ regular weekly meeting on March 10th included: delinquent tax sale, sales tax, EMS services in Miltonvale, Health Fair,

Dale Hershberger to retire from KDOT
KDOT Release Dale Hershberger, Area Engineer in Clay Center, will be retiring after 44 years of dedicated service to the Kansas Department of Transportation. His

MOGA 2025 to Bring Nationwide Geocaching Adventure to Abilene
By: Ryan Duey The Midwest Open Geocaching Adventure (MOGA) 2025 will bring people from across the country to Abilene during the final weekend of March,

Swinging into Spring: The 82nd Stardusters is Set for March 28th
March is Music in our Schools Month, and the CCCHS Tiger Band will celebrate with the 82nd edition of Stardusters. The Tiger Band is preparing

Washington County FFA Alumni to Host Annual Fish Fry, Meeting, and Auction to Support Local Chapter
By: Ryan Duey The Washington County FFA Alumni and Supporters Chapter will host its annual fish fry, annual meeting, and auction on Saturday, March 22nd,

Junction City to Begin Playground Replacement at Coronado Park
City of Junction City Junction City Parks and Recreation, in coordination with the Junction City South Kiwanis and I.C.A.R.E., are excited to announce the beginning

Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims March 16-22 as National Poison Prevention Week
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed March 16-22 as National Poison Prevention Week to raise awareness about poison safety. The University of Kansas Health System’s

Kansas Wheat Leadership Program Provides In-Depth Look at Industry, From Seed to Flour
The 2025 Kansas Wheat Leadership Program provided participants with an in-depth look at the wheat industry, offering insights into everything from seed development to flour

Senators Marshall and Welch Introduce Bipartisan Bill to End Harmful Pricing Practices by Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Peter Welch have introduced a new bipartisan bill aimed at limiting harmful pricing practices by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

Exploring Future Solutions for Controlling Corn Rootworms: Genetic Modifications and Biological Products
Corn rootworms have developed resistance to Bt traits, particularly in continuous corn, making control more difficult. While crop rotation and conventional insecticides can help, resistance