Month: March 2025

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

Push for E15 Waiver Aims to Lower Gas Prices and Support Kansas Farmers
Representative Sharice Davids is urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve an emergency waiver allowing the sale of E15 fuel in Kansas during the

Virtual Fencing: A Game-Changer for Livestock Management, Wildfire Prevention, and Conservation
Virtual fencing is an innovative technology that uses GPS collars to create invisible boundaries for livestock, such as cattle, providing a flexible alternative to traditional

Schmidt Celebrates Advancement of Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, Expanding Rights for Kansans Nationwide
On March 25, Congressman Derek Schmidt released a statement after the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act passed the House Judiciary Committee. The bill, which Schmidt

Amazon to Build Last-Mile Delivery Station in Bel Aire, Creating Over 100 Jobs
Amazon announced plans to build a ‘last-mile delivery station’ in Bel Aire on Tuesday. The company is acquiring 20 acres in the Sunflower Commerce Park

Hop into Spring Fun at Glavan Ford of Clay Center’s Easter Eggstravaganza!
Grow Clay County Grow Clay County is excited to announce Glavan Ford of Clay Center’s Easter Eggstravaganza will hop into town next month! This family