Month: March 2025

American Astrophysicist, Strategist to speak at CCCC Cook Series on the Concordia Campus
CCCC Emma Louden, an American astrophysicist, strategist, and speaker will present “Return to Home, Return to Hope: Charting the 3rd Phase of Space Exploration,” at Cloud

Fort Riley to Host Year of the Warrior Kickoff
Fort Riley The 1st Infantry Division is hosting the “Year of the Warrior” kickoff event March 14, celebrating resilience, teamwork, and exceptional leadership within its

Obituary- Jason N. Butler
Jason N. Butler, age 48 of Perry, KS, unexpectedly left this earthly life on Friday, February 28, 2025 while on a hike on Piestewa Peak

Rep. Sharice Davids Leads Bipartisan Effort to Lower Child Care Costs and Expand Access
Representative Sharice Davids helped lead a bipartisan effort to make child care more affordable and accessible through a new legislative package. The Child Care Availability

Kansas Lobbyist Pushes for Ban on Swipe Fees for Tips and Taxes in Electronic Transactions
Dan Murray, a lobbyist for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), urged Kansas legislators to prevent credit and debit card companies from charging swipe

Rep. Derek Schmidt Backs Bill to Protect Americans’ Right to Jury Trials in Federal Agency Cases
Congressman Derek Schmidt announced he is supporting H.R. 432, the Seventh Amendment Restoration Act, introduced by Congresswoman Harriet Hageman. The bill ensures Americans have the

Red Cross Urges Smoke Alarm Check as Daylight Saving Time Begins to Save Lives in Home Fires
As daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9, the American Red Cross urges everyone to test their smoke alarms while setting their clocks forward.

Opioid Deaths Decline Nationwide, Kansas Among States with Largest Drop
A new analysis of opioid fatalities by state reveals encouraging trends in the fight against the opioid epidemic, with some states seeing significant declines while

Greenleaf Legion to Host “Caring for Our Future” Benefit on March 22 to Aid Three Local Children Facing Health Challenges
The Greenleaf American Legion Post 235 will host a “Caring for our Future” free-will donation Benefit on Saturday, March 22nd at 4:00 p.m. to help

Australia-Based Company to Do Hydrogen Testing in Washington County
Paragon Integrated Services Group, an Australia-based company, plans to begin hydrogen testing in Washington County. According to county Road and Bridge supervisor Jimmy Workman, the