Month: September 2025

Green’s ‘Ribs, Rhythm, and Rides’ BBQ Fundraiser Set for Saturday
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Green, KS The Green Revitalization Organization (GRO) invites everyone to their ‘Ribs, Rhythm, and Rides’ barbecue fundraiser this Saturday,

Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Hays Police Sergeant Scott Heimann
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset

Kansas Moves Forward on $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation Program Application
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas is moving forward to develop an application for the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

Kansas Health Ranking Declines Sharply Amid Systemic Health Challenges
Image courtesy Canva Kansas has seen one of the biggest drops in national health rankings, moving from 8th place in 1991 to 28th in 2024,

Kansas Wild Foods Cook-Off Brings Hunters, Foragers, and Chefs Together; Registration Still Open
By Trish Svoboda/Images courtesy KDWP The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is preparing for its annual Wild Foods Cook-Off, a unique event that celebrates

Obituary-Carolyn Kay Winters
Carolyn Kay Winters died September 29, 2025, in Manhattan, KS. She was born in Concordia, KS to Charles Debocus and Beulah Estelle (LaGasse) Robertson on

Senator Marshall Speaks at Fort Riley During Gold Star Family Weekend
Photo Courtesy of Roger Marshall Press Team On Friday, September 26th, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall visited Fort Riley to address Gold Star Families and other

Elizabeth Bott, John Eyermann Named USD 379 Horizon Award Recipients
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of USD 379 During Friday’s Homecoming parade, 5th-grade teacher Elizabeth Bott and the CCCMS and CCCHS Assistant Band Director, John

CCCHS Trapshooting Team Revives ‘Flock a Friend’ to Support Local Family and Team Needs
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of CCCHS Trap Team This October, the Clay Center Community High School Trapshooting Team is bringing back its “Flock a

Salina to Host 2025 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships at Regional Airport
Image courtesy Salina Airport Authority The Salina Airport Authorty announced that the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) is set to host the 2025 U.S. National Aerobatic