Month: July 2025
Out of the Blue: Milford Tops World with Percentage of Catfish Color Mutations
After years of frequent sightings, biologists in Kansas decided to investigate the cause of strange-skinned blue catfish. Listed as the rarest fish in some rivers
District to Offer Defensive Driving Course, Can Earn Ins. Discounts
On August 6th, a defensive driving test will be taught for interested drivers. Hosted by USD 379 and certified by AAA, the Driver Improvement Program
Obituary-Jerome Johnson
Jerome Koester Johnson, age 92, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, with his family by his side at the Salina Regional
CCEMS to Hold EMT Classes Starting in August
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey Clay County Emergency Services (CCEMS) will hold its Fall EMT Class beginning on Monday, August 18th, for
2025 Clay County Free Fair Royalty Crowned
Photo Courtesy of parent Cynthia Maichel 2025 4-H Fair Royalty was crowned at the Clay County Event Center prior to the Public Fashion Revue on
Items Discussed During the Clay County Commissioners’ Meeting on July 13th
Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey Topics discussed during the Clay County Commissioners’ weekly meeting on July 13th included: Clay County Park, 2026 Budgets, Shooting Range,
Suspected Rabies Case Reported in Feral Cat at Marion County Lake
Image courtesy of Canva The Marion County Health Department has reported a suspected case of rabies in a feral cat found near Marion County Lake.
Obituary-Mickey Burklund
Treva Maxine “Mickey” Burklund, 101, of Overland Park and formerly of Olsburg, passed away on July 14, 2025, at Evergreen Hospice in Olathe. Mickey was
Kansas Unemployment Holds at 3.8% in June as State Adds 3,800 Jobs, Led by Health and Education
Image courtesy of Canva Preliminary data released from the Kansas Department of Labor’s Labor Market Information division and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show
K-State Veterinarian Shares Summer Safety Tips to Protect Pets from Heat, Parasites, and Seasonal Hazards
Image courtesy of Canva As summer temperatures rise, a Kansas State University veterinarian is reminding pet owners to take extra steps to keep their pets