Month: May 2025

‘Rock the Plains’ to Bring Music Festival Tradition Back to Manhattan
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Rock the Plains A few K-State alumni have banded together to bring a music festival experience back to Tuttle

Alonzo F. Dexter Legion Post 101 to Host Various Events Next Week as Memorial Day Draws Near
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Legion Post 101 The Alonzo F. Dexter American Legion Post 101 will once again honor those who served through

Run for the Wall Motorcycle Ride to Stop in Junction City for Veteran Tribute on Sunday
Photo Courtesy of City of Junction City Facebook Page The annual Run for the Wall motorcycle ride will stop in Junction City late Sunday afternoon.

Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies at The Flint Hills Discover Center
FHDC Release Photo Courtesy of FHDC The Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) opens its newest temporary exhibit on Saturday, May 24. Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs
Obituary-Gloria Ann Hart
Gloria Ann Hart, age 96 of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan. She was born on June 11,
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