Month: June 2025
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
Exhibiting Fruits, Vegetables, & Flowers at the County Fair Workshop
Kelsey Hatesohl, RVED Horticulture Agent Photo Courtesy of RVED Join River Valley District Horticulture Agent, Kelsey Hatesohl to learn how to exhibit your horticulture projects
JCFD Reminds of New Fireworks Discharge Ordinance
Junction City Fire Department A. Fireworks. Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, it is unlawful for any person or entity to sell, store, or
Western-Themed Tourism Trail Garners Midwest Recognition
Julie Roller-Weeks, Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau Photos Courtesy of AC&VB The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that the Kansas Gunsmoke
Chapman Center, RCGS to Present ‘Big Dam Foolishness’ on Lost Blue River Valley Communities in Manhattan, June 22
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of RCGS The Chapman Center for Rural Studies and the Riley County Genealogical Society (RCGS) are collaborating to present ‘Big
Governor Kelly Highlights Childcare Progress at United WE Policy Meeting
Photo courtesy Canva United WE, a national nonprofit advancing women’s economic and civic leadership, held its Kansas Public Policy Coalition Virtual Meeting on June 12,
Senator Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort to Combat Payment Scams
Photo courtesy Canva U.S. Senator Jerry Moran has joined Senators Mike Crapo, Mark Warner, and Raphael Warnock in introducing the bipartisan Task Force for Recognizing
Clay Center Subway Location to Close for Remodel June 17th through the 20th
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Canva AI The Subway located in Clay Center has announced that the store will be closed from Tuesday, June