Day: May 8, 2025

K-State Research and Extension to Hold Grant Workshop in Junction City
K-State Research and Extension Individuals and community groups can learn more about writing successful grant proposals at a workshop planned in Junction City on June

Abilene’s Cruise for Food Car Show Returns May 10th in Downtown Abilene
The Downtown Abilene Cruise for Food car show is returning this Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Little Ike Park, alongside

Then and Now: High School House
Now known as The Tiger House, the first “High School House” from CCCHS was completed in 1970. Teacher and football coach, LaVon Ediger, started the

Clay Counts Coalition Members Discussed the 12-month Action Plan During Monthly Meeting on May 7th
One main topic was discussed during the Clay Counts Coalition’s monthly meeting on May 7th: The new 12-month Action Plan. The 12-month Action Plan was

Rep. Mann on Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act and Farm Bill Needs
Rep. Tracey Mann addressed concerns from a VA Office of Inspector General report highlighting delays in reimbursing veterans who were defrauded of their benefits. He

Salina Regional Health Center Enhances Robotic Surgery with da Vinci SP System for Minimally Invasive Urologic Procedures
Salina Regional Health Center has recently expanded its robotic surgical capabilities with the addition of the da Vinci SP system from Intuitive Surgical. This single-port

Kansas Judiciary Enhances IT Security and Access After 2023 Ransomware Attack, Launches New Court Portals and Cybersecurity Measures
The Kansas Office of Judicial Administration continues its IT modernization, shaped by the October 2023 ransomware attack and recent legislation. This effort is part of

Governor Kelly, Merck Animal Health Announce $895M Expansion in De Soto, Creating 200+ Jobs and Boosting Vaccine Production
Governor Laura Kelly and Merck Animal Health announced an $895 million expansion at Merck’s De Soto, Kansas, facility—the second-largest private investment in Kansas history and

Grow Clay County to Bring Nationally Recognized AI Expert to Clay Center for Immersive Training
By: Ryan Duey Grow Clay County is excited to bring nationally recognized AI expert, Frank Kenny, to Clay Center for a special AI Training Program.

Rep. Mann Highlights Tax Relief, Ag Support, and Veteran Protections in Push for ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
In an interview with KFRM, Rep. Tracey Mann discussed ongoing work on a major reconciliation bill, known as the “big beautiful bill,” which includes key