Month: May 2025
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
Chisholm Trail Riders Complete 88-Day Journey to Abilene, Kansas
City of Abilene Photo Courtesy of City of Abilene Tom Nass and BG Gilliam from Pineville, Missouri, completed their 891.7-mile journey along the Chisholm Trail
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Michael Stubbs, Mount Mitchell
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University “All these things happened at Mount Mitchell,” stated
Symphony at Sunset
Samantha Pryor, Eisenhower Presidential Library Photo Courtesy of Eisenhower Presidential Library The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum welcomes the public to attend the Symphony at Sunset Annual
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