Day: June 17, 2025
Obituary-Debara D. Hanshaw
Debara D. Hanshaw, age 73, of Belleville, KS, passed away on June 14, 2025, in Salina, KS. Deb was born on September 20, 1951, in
Accident Claims Life of Youth in Washington County
Washington County Sheriff’s Office Photo Courtesy of Canva On June 14th, 2025, at 2:49 a.m., a 1997 Ford F350 Pickup was southbound in the 2400
Passage of HB 2061 Strengthens Broadband Infrastructure Protection
Twin Valley Release Twin Valley welcomes the enactment of Kansas House Bill 2061, which formally includes broadband infrastructure under the state’s critical infrastructure protection laws.
Hevelone Brings Dance Fitness Class to Clay Center
By Payton Tholstrup Pictures are courtesy of Natosha Hevelone Natosha Hevelone’s fitness journey began in December of 2022. After training hard for about a year
Kansas Gardeners Battle Rose Rosette Virus and Blackspot Disease in Roses This Season
Image courtesy Canva Kansas gardeners are facing challenges with their roses this season, especially from rose rosette virus and blackspot disease. According to Kansas State
Engine Failure Causes Plane to Crash into Hangar at New Century AirCenter; Two Injured
Image courtesy Canva A mechanical malfunction is being blamed for a mid‑afternoon crash involving a twin‑engine Beech King Air at New Century AirCenter in Johnson
Revitalized Parks Aim to Connect Neighbors and Improve Community Well-Being
Image courtesy Canva A project in Pittsburg, Kansas, is transforming two small neighborhood parks into welcoming spaces designed to bring people together and encourage healthy
Stay Safe This Summer: Tips to Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites Amid Increased Outdoor Activity
Image courtesy Canva With more time spent outdoors for activities like hiking, swimming, picnicking, and yard work, the risk of bites from ticks and mosquitoes
Senator Marshall Introduces Resolution Honoring U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday
Image courtesy Canva U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. introduced a resolution to commemorate the 250th birthday of the United States Army, recognizing its historic contributions
Obituary-Wyatt Speakman
Wyatt Christopher Speakman, age 15, of Excelsior Springs, MO, died June 14, 2025 in an automobile accident near Mahaska, KS. Visitation with family present will