Day: April 30, 2025

Local Communities Awarded Latest Round of HEAL Funding
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded more than $1.5 million in Historic Economic

Marshall County PEPC Seeing a Surge in Demand
The Marshall County Pony Express Partnership for Children (PEPC) is facing a surge in demand for basic needs assistance, particularly in housing, food, and utilities.

School Records Sent Packing as CCCMS, CCCHS Athletes Shatter School Stats
CCCHS senior, Jace Weller, overtook a 70-year school record by finishing the 200-meter run in 21.78 seconds. The record was previous set in 1955 by

Obituary-T.J. Hammond
T. J. Hammond left this world on April 26, 2025, after a relentless battle with Bipolar Disorder. Born on February 18, 1986, in Topeka, Kansas,

K-State Researchers Study Logan’s LIFE Center as Rural Model for Education, Health, and Community Care
Kansas State University researchers are working with the rural town of Logan, Kansas, to evaluate whether a new multigenerational community center is meeting local needs

POW Camp Concordia to Celebrate 80th Anniversary of Camp Closing this Saturday
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Camp Concordia’s closing and the 10th anniversaries of both the POW Camp Concordia Museum and Victory Day celebrations.

Sen. Moran Honors “Six Triple Eight”, Calls for Long Overdue Recognition
Senator Jerry Moran paid tribute to the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the Six Triple Eight, praising their service during

Marshall Hails Trump’s First 100 Days as Bold Start Marked by Border, Energy, and Economic Wins
Sen. Roger Marshall praised President Donald Trump’s first 100 days back in office as among the most consequential in American history, highlighting major actions on

WSU Faculty Raise Concerns After Library Discards Thousands of Materials Without Consultation
Some faculty and students at Wichita State University are upset that Ablah Library discarded thousands of physical materials without notifying faculty or considering alternatives. Library

Selfcare and Sparkle: Pre-Teen Hygiene Event Hosted by Local Salon
On May 15th, Wildflower Studio in Clay Center will host a Selfcare and Sparkle event. Geared toward pre-teens and their guardians, it will cover haircare