Day: March 27, 2025
Septic System Grant Program Now Open for Residents in Area Counties – Apply by April 15th
The Valuable Grant Program offers certain residents in Clay, Cloud, Marshall, Republic, and Washington Counties a chance for a grant to help replace failing septic
Neighbor to Neighbor Abilene Launches ‘Down to Earth Helpers Day’ to Help Elderly Homeowners
Neighbor to Neighbor Abilene is launching a new initiative to assist elderly homeowners with outdoor maintenance during its inaugural “Down to Earth Helpers Day” on
Cloud County Track and Field to Host Youth Camp April 2025
The Cloud County Community College track and field program is hosting a youth camp, “Cloud Track Night,” for all children in kindergarten through 6th grade
Free Summer Meal Program Available for Eligible Children in Washington and Republic County – Apply by April 6th
NEKCAP, Inc. and the Kansas Food Bank have partnered up to offer “The 2025 Filling the Gap Program.” The program will offer free summer meals
Congress Reviews Deadly Aviation Crash, Seeks Safety Reforms
The January 29th mid-air collision involving American Airlines 5342 and a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)., the first major
Then and Now: North Water Tower
In 1961, a Clay Center water tower on north 7th Street was photographed from a vehicle. Today, houses span another four blocks north, with houses on
Brown Recluse Spiders Return to Kansas: Expert Tips for Prevention and Control
Brown recluse spiders have been dormant since October but have starting to make their appearance again in Kansas. They’re drawn to barns, outbuildings, and places
Dr. Guorong Zhang Shares Wheat Breeding Journey and Innovations on ‘Wheat’s On Your Mind’ Podcast
Dr. Guorong Zhang, a wheat breeder at Kansas State University, shares his breeding philosophy and career journey on the Wheat’s On Your Mind podcast. From
Hall of Fame: Vanessa Thomas Covers 5 Octaves Through Professional Jazz, Classical Singing
Since her first on-stage performance more than 30 years ago, Vanessa Thomas said she doesn’t remember a time when she was not singing. She still
Junction City Fire Department to Continue Fire Hydrant Testing
Junction City Fire Department The Junction City Fire Department will be continuing the process of hydrant testing starting March 31 during the hours of 8:00