Day: May 1, 2025

Gas Prices Hold Steady in Kansas and Nationwide, According to AAA
Gas prices remain mostly steady this week in Kansas and nationwide, according to AAA. As of Tuesday morning, the national average for a gallon of

K-State Expert Advises Tree Removal After Storms, Offers Tips for Spring Planting
A Kansas State University horticulture expert is urging landowners to carefully evaluate storm-damaged trees before deciding whether to keep them. Cynthia Domenghini says trees with

Sorghum International: Local Analyst Manages Funds for Overseas Farming Through K-State
On K-State’s first Day of Giving, the Department of Agriculture’s sorghum campaign received more than $15,000. Those funds will purchase sorghum – a nutrient-heavy grain

Notable People: Wakefield Forefathers
In 1869, the city of Wakefield was created by founding fathers. The men purchased land from the Kansas Railroad Company and the National Land Company,

Obituary-Shirley Darlene Moynihan
Shirley Darlene (Conine) Moynihan passed away April 27, 2025, surrounded by her children in the home she loved. Shirley was born to Paul H.

History Alive! Welcomed Nearly 1000 Visitors over the Weekend
Geary County Historical Society Over the last weekend of April, the Geary County Historical Society hosted the third annual History Alive! event, a historic reenactment weekend

Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Ascension Via Christi Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit focused on

Be Able in Manhattan Launches Transformational Housing Program for Men Seeking a Second Chance
By: Ryan Duey The Be Able Community, a nonprofit organization in Manhattan helping those in need, has completed its three supportive houses, adding a transformational

Milford Nature Center to Hold a Wildflower Sale on Mother’s Day
By: Ryan Duey On Sunday, May 11th, the Milford Nature Center will celebrate Mother’s Day with its annual Wildflower Sale from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Kansas Delegation Urges Trump to Approve Disaster Declaration After March Storms Devastate Infrastructure
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall led Republican members of Kansas’ federal delegation in urging President Donald Trump to approve a federal disaster declaration and public assistance