Day: May 14, 2025
Obituary-Greg Balthazor
Gregory Lynn “Greg” Balthazor, 62, formerly of Concordia passed away, Sunday, May 11, 2025, at his home in Chandler, Az. Greg was born on June
Kansas Highway Patrol Warns of Scam Texts Posing as Shirt Fundraiser
The Kansas Highway Patrol is alerting the public about a scam text message falsely promoting discounted shirts in support of the agency. The message includes
Luke Byers of KSU’s River Valley Extension District Presented to Lions Club Members on May 13th
Photo taken by Ryan Duey Luke Byers with the K-State River Valley Extension District presented to Clay Center Lions Club members during their weekly meeting
Lawmakers Push for National Landmark Status for Historic Quindaro Townsite
Congressman Derek Schmidt, along with Representatives Sharice Davids and Emanuel Cleaver, is urging the National Park Service to designate the historic Quindaro Townsite in Wyandotte
Crack Sealing Project to Begin May 19 on K-15 in Clay and Dickinson Counties
KDOT Photo Courtesy of KDOT The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a crack sealing project on K-15 in Clay and Dickinson counties on
Items Discussed During USD 379’s Regular Monthly Board Meeting on May 12th
Photo Courtesy of USD 379 Topics discussed during the USD 379 Board’s regular monthly meeting on May 12th included: Handbooks, bus purchase, personnel, and more.
Items Discussed During the Clay County Commissioners’ Weekly Meeting on May 12th
Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey Topics discussed during the Clay County Commissioners’ weekly meeting on May 12th included: Courtroom acoustics, bridge work, fireworks, EMS Week,
Topeka Bank Robbery Suspect Dies After Multi-County Police Chase, FBI Leads Investigation
A 47-year-old man suspected in a Topeka bank robbery died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a multi-county police chase, according to the Kansas Highway
National EMS Week Honors Lifesaving Work of First Responders Across the Country
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals across the U.S. are being honored as communities recognize National EMS Week May 18-24, a time to celebrate and thank
Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest Keeps Western Spirit Alive for 14th Year
Since 2011, the Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest has been giving voice to the ranching way of life, combining humor and heart in a celebration of