Month: May 2025

“Sunday Night Lights” Shines on Growing Girls Flag Football at Washburn University
Photo courtesy of Washburn University Girls are getting their own spotlight with “Sunday Night Lights,” Washburn University’s first-ever female flag football team camp. The event

Lifestyle Choices Key to Mental Health, Says Local Therapist
By Payton Tholstrup Photo from Canva Mental health is influenced by more than what is happening in someone’s mind. Melissa Petesch, licensed Clinical Social Worker

K-State Expert Shares Tips to Spot and Safely Remove Poison Ivy in All Its Forms
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Avoiding poison ivy starts with being able to properly identify it, according to Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini.

Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office to Host “Cops & Bobbers” Youth Fishing Event June 7th in Herington
Photo Courtesy of Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office FB Page On Saturday, June 7th the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office will host its “Cops & Bobbers” youth

Highway 24 Garage Sales Return June 6th-8th
Photo Courtesy of Highway 24 Garage Sales Facebook Page From Friday, June 6th, through Sunday, June 8th, area communities will participate in the annual Highway

McConnell AFB Relocates Aircraft Ahead of Severe Weather
Press Release Photo courtesy McConnell Air Force Base MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan.– McConnell Air Force Base’s aircraft are departing this afternoon, relocating away from

Statewide Silver Alert issued for missing Overland Park woman
Photo courtesy KBI press release The Overland Park Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing

April Unemployment Rate Shows Little Change Across Area
Photo Courtesy of KDOL Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Division of the Kansas Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Big Rigs and Career Picks: Concordia First Graders Explore Big Vehicles and Big Dream
Macy Hynek, 4-H Youth Development Agent Photo Courtesy of River Valley Extension District The roar of engines and the excitement of discovery filled the air

Obituary-Noel Clint Martin
January 26, 1940-November 19, 2024 Funeral services for Noel Martin will be held on June 5, 2025 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in