Month: March 2025

Marshall County Health Department Encourages Vaccine Checks after U.S. Measles Outbreak
Measles outbreaks in eight states have raised concerns locally about vaccine boosters. Cheryl Skalla, director of the Marshall County Health Department, advises residents to call

Key Updates on Avian Influenza Outbreak: New Government Strategy, Industry Divisions, and Expanding Impact on Poultry and Dairy Farms
Recent developments in the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been unfolding quickly, bringing significant changes to how the virus is being managed

Abilene Police Alert Public as Cryptocurrency Scams Hit Abilene
Since Bitcoin’s launch, nearly 9,000 cryptocurrencies have emerged, leading to scams reaching Abilene. The Abilene Police Department (APD) has investigated two cryptocurrency scams this year,

Kansas Department of Labor Marks March 2025 as Fraud Awareness Month, Highlighting Worker Misclassification
The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) has designated March 2025 as Fraud Awareness Month, focusing on worker misclassification. KDOL’s Unemployment Insurance Tax/Employer division is committed

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Kelli Miller, Mega Pines Mini Golf
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University Let’s visit all the nation’s national parks –

New Twin Valley Vice President Spoke to Clay Center Lions Club Members During Weekly Meeting
By: Ryan Duey John Sullivan, the new Vice President of Twin Valley Communications, spoke to Clay Center Lions Club members during their regular weekly meeting

Twin Valley Leaders Earn NTCA Industry Excellence Awards, Representing Kansas
Twin Valley Release Two Twin Valley leaders have been recognized nationally for their outstanding contributions to rural broadband. During the 2025 RTIME conference, NTCA–The Rural

Kansas Leaders Discuss Farm Bill, Trade, and Tariffs Ahead of Presidential Address
Representative Sharice Davids and Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland held a virtual press call today ahead of the president’s joint address to Congress, discussing

The statewide tornado drill for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5 has been canceled
NWS Topeka News Release NWS Topeka is canceling the scheduled tornado drill for their service area due to expected impacts from the long duration high

Mid America Farm Expo Celebrates 60th Anniversary in Salina, Showcasing Innovation and Networking for Agriculture Professionals
The Mid America Farm Expo returns to Salina, Kansas, from March 26-28, 2025, celebrating its 60th anniversary. This event brings together farmers, agribusiness professionals, and