Month: August 2025

Garcia’s Breakout Season Boosts Royals
Royals infielder Maikel Garcia has been one of Major League Baseball’s biggest overperformers in 2025, far exceeding preseason ZiPS projections. Expected to post a .256

Longtime MLB Scout Roy Clark Passes Away at 68
Roy Clark, a highly respected baseball scout credited with signing Freddie Freeman, Craig Kimbrel, Jason Heyward and Austin Riley, died Friday at age 68 after

Pasquantino Powers Royals’ Homer Surge
The Royals’ playoff push has been fueled by a home run barrage, with Vinnie Pasquantino leading the charge. Kansas City closed an 8-2 homestand Thursday

Free ‘Intro to Estate Planning’ Program to be Held in Clay Center
Monica Thayer, Family Resource Management Extension Agent Photo Courtesy of RVED Planning for the future is important. The River Valley District is offering an educational

Clay Center Prepares for 2025 Gather for Good Match Day, Bringing Community and Nonprofits Together Sept. 18
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of CCCIF The Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation’s (CCCIF) 2025 Gather for Good Match Day Event is less than a

Governor Kelly Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Late Judge Bruce Brown
Image courtesy Canva Today, Friday, August 22, Governor Laura Kelly ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court

Kansas Celebrates First-Ever Women in Sports Broadcasting Day, Honoring Trailblazers and Mentors
Image courtesy Canva Kansas is marking the first-ever Women in Sports Broadcasting Day, honoring the contributions and impact of women in sports media. The day

KDOT Seeks Public Comments on 2025-2028 Statewide Transportation Project Amendments
Image courtesy KDOT The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking public comments on a proposed amendment to the Federal Fiscal Year 2025-2028 Statewide Transportation

Kansas Reports Six West Nile Virus Cases, Officials Warn Risk to Rise as Mosquito Season Peaks
Image courtesy Canva Kansas health officials are tracking six West Nile virus cases this year, five of which are severe neuroinvasive cases. Three were reported

New Fund Established to Support Abilene Skate Park
Sara Baier, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Photo Courtesy of The Community Foundation of Dickinson County is pleased to announce the creation of the Abilene Skate