Day: April 11, 2025

USD 379 to Offer Free 10-Week “Loving Solutions” Parenting Course This Summer via Zoom
By: Ryan Duey This summer, USD 379 will host a free 10-week Zoom course for parents who may be struggling with child behaviors. Beginning in

Safe Kids Riley County Launches “Take the Pledge to Lock Your Meds”
Safe Kids Riley County Riley County launched the “Take the Pledge to Lock Your Meds” educational campaign in February. This is an initiative aimed at

Lady Wildcat Senior Wins Augusta Amateur
Carla Bernat Escuder this past weekend brought home hardware from Augusta. The 21-year-old Spaniard; who is a senior at Kansas State University; claimed victory in

Geary County Food Pantry Seeks Tax Credit Support to Expand Services and Fight Hunger
The Geary County Food Pantry is applying for the Kansas Community Service Tax Credit Program, which would allow donors to receive a 50% state tax

Governor Kelly Launches Water Task Force to Develop Long-Term Strategy for Kansas’ Water Future
Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Substitute for House Bill 2172, officially creating a water program task force aimed at developing a long-term investment strategy

K-State Historian’s New Book Explores How Early Radio Stirred Nationalism, Controversy, and Cross-Border Conflict
Kansas State University history professor Michael Krysko has released a new book examining how radio crossed political and cultural boundaries during a time of global

Items Discussed During Clay Counts Coalition’s Monthly Meeting on April 9th
The Clay Counts Coalition’s monthly meeting on April 9th included topics such as New Hope Ministries, YLink, Comedian at Rex, You Matter Tour, Community Garden,

Governor Kelly Announces Over $8.1M for Rural Road Safety Improvements
Press Release TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday 11 rural roadway projects will receive a total of $8.1 million in federal funds through the

Traps, Not Tricks: Experts Say It’s the Only Reliable Way to Stop Lawn-Damaging Moles
Though moles spend most of their lives underground, the damage they cause above ground can be surprisingly noticeable. As they search for food, moles create

Kansas Educators Reconnect In Person to Share Research, Strategies at First ATE-K Conference Since Pandemic
The Association of Teacher Educators – Kansas (ATE-K) held its first in-person conference since the COVID-19 pandemic on April 4. ATE-K President Alan English noted