Month: April 2025

Items Discussed During the Clay County Commissioners’ Weekly Meeting on April 14th
Topics discussed during the Clay County Commissioners’ weekly meeting on April 14th included: bridge replacement, chemical testing, nursing student, license plate cameras, Opioid Settlement Fund,

Potential Measles Exposures at Garden City Clarion Inn
Press Release TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and local health departments are working together in response to a measles outbreak

Eggs Offer Nutrition and Versatility Beyond Easter
Eggs remain a mealtime staple well beyond Easter, offering a mix of nutrition and versatility suitable for any dish — even dessert. According to Kansas

Kansas Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.8% in March
Kansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.8% in March, unchanged from February but up from 3.3% in March 2024, according to preliminary data from

Another Elephant Calf Born at Sedgwick County Zoo as Baby Boom Continues
The baby boom at the Sedgwick County Zoo continues with the birth of another African elephant calf, just four days after Bomani’s arrival on April

Obituary- Michael (Zeke) Chartier
Michael (Zeke) Chartier, 55 years of age, of rural Concordia passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at NCK Medical Center in Concordia, Kansas. He was

Kansas Employers Compete in Statewide Challenge to Boost Volunteerism and Community Impact
Sixteen Kansas employers are joining the fifth annual Give Back Kansas Challenge, running from March 31 to May 23, to strengthen their communities through employee

Army Cutworms Begin Feeding in Kansas Fields; Growers Urged to Scout Now Through Mid-May
Recent rain has helped Kansas wheat and alfalfa fields recover from army cutworm damage. As these pests begin heavy feeding, K-State entomologist Jeff Whitworth reminds

KDOT Urges Sober Driving Ahead of 420 Day Amid Rise in Drug-Impaired Crashes
The Kansas Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to stay sober as April 20 — commonly known as 420 Day — approaches. The unofficial holiday

K-State Garden Hour Watch Party
Kelsey Hatesohl, Horticulture Agent Join us for a fun, new event! Kelsey Hatesohl, River Valley Horticulture Agent is partnering with the Belleville Public Library to