Day: June 20, 2025
Obituary-Gary Francis
Gary Gene “Lucky” Francis, age 76 of Leonardville, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 3, 1948, in

New Text Scam Alert: Don’t Fall for Fake KDOT Traffic Ticket Demands
KDOT Release Photo Courtesy of Canva The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is warning about a new scam circulating via text message. The texts falsely

Summer Solstice Marks Longest Day of the Year
By Payton Tholstrup Photo courtesy of Canva Today is the summer solstice and the longest day of the year. Solstice comes from the Latin words

Obituary-Judith Ann Jameson
Judith Ann Jameson, 81, Concordia, Kansas passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on June 18, 2025. She was the oldest child,

Extreme Heat Hits North Central Kansas: NWS Issues Advisory
By Payton Tholstrup Photo courtesy of Canva Summer is officially here, and the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for North Central

Drought Conditions Persist in Northern Part of State
Photo Courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor While drought conditions have improved significantly in southern Kansas, northern counties are still seeing abnormally dry to severe drought

Selling Confidence: Entrepreneur Hosts Girls’ Nights Out for Laughs, Better Communication
For more than 16 years, Mallory Bohnenblust has been in the business of relationship communication and helping women feel comfortable in their own skin. Up

Discover Abilene This Summer: Six Attractions Included in Kansas’ 2025 Sunflower Summer
City of Abilene Photos Courtesy of AC&VB The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that six Abilene attractions will participate in the

Notable People: The Younkin Brothers
Brothers Moses, William, and Jeremiah Younkin are listed as the first white settlers in Clay County, Kansas. They arrived to the Timber Creek area in

Kansas Health System at Risk as Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts Threaten Coverage and Rural Hospitals
Image courtesy Canva Kansas may face significant losses in federal Medicaid funding under national budget proposals, according to a new analysis by Manatt Health for