Month: April 2025

K-State Expert Shares Tips for Recovering from Severe Weather in Kansas
Kansas experiences its share of severe weather events–drought, heat waves, high winds, thunderstorms, flooding, tornadoes, wildfires and more. K-State family resource management specialist Elizabeth Kiss

ATV Safety Tips Essential for Farmers and Ranchers: Focus on Proper Gear and Fit
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are essential for many farmers and ranchers but can pose serious safety risks. Tawnie Larson, project manager for the Kansas Agriculture Safety

Kansas Forest Service to Host Callery Pear Buy-Back Events as Invasive Tree Spreads Across the State
Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) and its cultivars, like ‘Bradford’ and ‘Cleveland Select,’ have been popular in Kansas for their adaptability, spring flowers, fall color, and

Kansas Sees Surge in Measles Cases as Outbreaks Spread Across Southwestern Counties
Kansas health officials reported eight new measles cases in the past week, bringing the state’s total to 32 across eight southwestern counties, including Morton, Stevens,

“PIZZA the Fun at Bonding Thru Board Games” Family Event Combines Board Games and Bonding on April 27th in Clyde
By: Ryan Duey On Sunday, April 27th the River Valley Extension District, in partnership with the Clifton-Clyde FCCLA group, will host a ‘PIZZA’ the Fun

Pedal into Fun and Safety: Clay Center Cub Scouts to Host Bike Rodeo May 3rd at the Fairgrounds
By: Ryan Duey Clay Center’s Cub Scout Pack 55 will host a Bike Rodeo at the Clay County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 3rd, at 8:00
Items Discussed During Clay County Commissioners’ Weekly Meeting on April 7th
Topics discussed during the Clay County Commissioners’ weekly meeting on April 7th included: Medical Center expansion, chip seal project, bridge replacement, Community Baby Shower, operations

Obituary- Devon L. Regnier
Devon L. Regnier, Lawrence, Kansas resident, age 36, entered into rest on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Concordia, Kansas. He was born on May 4,

Wayside Farm, Featuring Wakefield’s Historic, Nationally Registered Auld Barn
Just a few miles from County Road in the Southeast corner of Clay sits a piece of farming history: a 115-year-old limestone barn. Spanning 30x

USDA Uncertain on Impact of New Tariffs on Farmers, Raising Concerns Over Trade Disruptions and Increased Costs
The USDA has not yet been able to determine how President Trump’s latest tariffs will affect farmers, with the full impact not expected until late