Day: May 13, 2025

Junction City Launches Free Esports Arena to Engage Youth and Grow Local Gaming Scene
By: Ryan Duey Photo courtesy of 12th Street Community Center’s Facebook Page Recently, a newly built state-of-the-art Esports Arena opened its doors in Junction City.

Breaking the Silence: Local Therapist Highlights Importance of Mental Health Awareness Month
By Payton Tholstrup May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness and encouraging open conversations about emotional

Blackout License Plates Coming to Kansas in 2025 Amid High Demand
The Kansas Department of Revenue has announced that blackout-style license plates will be available to Kansas drivers starting July 1, 2025. These new plates, featuring

Families Mourn Wichita Air Collision as Lawmakers Push for Urgent Aviation Safety Reforms
On Monday, May 12, Representative Sharice Davids visited Wichita to meet with families affected by the recent collision between Flight 5342, traveling from ICT to

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff May 15 in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Tuesday, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup

Red Cross Urges Caution as Early Heat Wave Hits: Stay Cool, Hydrated, and Informed
With unseasonably high temperatures hitting the central U.S. this week, the American Red Cross Kansas and Oklahoma Region urges residents to take precautions: slow down,

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Named Call Center of the Year for Fourth Straight Year
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) announced it has once again been recognized as a national leader in customer service, earning SQM Group’s

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Clay Center Gearing Up for Another Kids Café
By: Ryan Duey Photo courtesy of Canva AI The St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Clay Center will once again hold its Kids Café this summer

Lighthouse for Christ Awarded $4,000 Donation
By: Ryan Duey photo courtesy of Lighthouse for Christ The Lighthouse for Christ in Clay Center was recently awarded a combined $4,000 donation from Blue

CKMHC to Host ‘Roots of Resilience: A Rural Mental Health Gathering’ June 7th in Minneapolis
By: Ryan Duey photo courtesy of Canva Central Kansas Mental Health Center (CKMHC), covering Dickinson, Ottawa, Lincoln, and Ellsworth Counties, is partnering with the Ottawa