Day: March 20, 2025
Six Cases of Measles Confirmed in Kansas
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) confirmed six measles cases in southwestern Kansas, with the first reported last Thursday. The affected counties are
Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Opening of New Kansas Health and Environment Laboratories in Topeka
Governor Laura Kelly, along with Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Secretary Janet Stanek, state and local leaders, and community members, gathered Wednesday to
Senator Roger Marshall Celebrates National Agriculture Day with Visits to Key Kansas Agricultural Innovation Centers
In celebration of National Agriculture Day, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) visited Tractor Supply in Eureka, Flickner Innovation Farm in Moundridge, and Cargill Innovation
Kansas House Committee Considers Bill to Study Higher Education Structure and Potential Mergers
A Kansas House committee is considering a bill to create a 17-member commission to study public higher education in the state. The commission would focus
USDA Launches Emergency Commodity Assistance Program to Provide Financial Relief for Farmers
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. This follows
Then & Now: Clay Center Zoo
Animals came to the Clay Center Utility Park in the early 1950s. Garett Payne, Zoo Curator, said it began with ducks. A wild pair lived
Hall of Fame: Riley Rankin Inducted After Decades in Foreign Work, Collecting Local Artifacts
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,
Obituary- L’Jeane Elizabeth Mugler
L’Jeane Elizabeth Mugler, age 85, passed away at Presbyterian Manor in Clay Center, KS on March 19, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1939,
Obituary- Joann L. Williams
Joann L. Williams, age 93 of Olsburg, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Meadowlark Hills Stolzer House with family by her side. The daughter
Protect Your Pets: Common Household Dangers Highlighted for National Poison Prevention Week
During National Poison Prevention Week, Kansas State University veterinarian Susan Nelson highlights everyday hazards that pet owners should watch for to keep their animals safe.