Day: September 17, 2025
Family Care Center Provides Record Number of Free Sports Physicals to Local Student-Athletes
Ambria Gilliland, North Central Kansas Medical Center Photo Courtesy of NCKMC The Family Care Center in Concordia, Clyde and Jamestown wrapped up its annual free
Simple Food Safety Steps Can Protect Children from Serious Illness
Image courtesy Canva Most Americans trust that their food supply is among the safest in the world. Yet, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Pratt Area Humane Society Faces Overcrowding, Asks for Community Help to Adopt or Foster Dogs
Image courtesy Canva Pratt Area Humane Society (PAHS), a no-kill animal shelter, posted on Facebook to let the community know that it is overcrowded and
O’Reilly Auto Parts Closes on West Clay Center Lot
On September 12th, O’Reilly Auto Parts closed on a one-acre piece of land at 501 W. Crawford. The auto parts store will sit on the
Obituary-Gerald A. Sothers
Gerald A. Sothers, 96, of Courtland, passed away September 14th. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd, at 10:30 a.m., at the United
Obituary-James “Jim” Coupal
James “Jim” Lloyd Coupal., 78, was born in 1947 in Wichita, KS and went to his eternal home on September 6, 2025, at St Francis
Obituary-Lloyd Russel Jr.
Lloyd R. (Tiny) (Russ) Russell, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025 at his home in Concordia, KS surrounded by family. He
Former Commissioner Warns Courthouse at Risk if Republic County Voters Reject Public Safety Building
Photo Courtesy of Kansas Mainstreet Former Republic County Commissioner Doug Garman warned this week that if voters reject a proposed new Public Safety Building, the
Overnight I-70 Closure to occur for Bridge Replacement in Junction City next Week
KDOT Photo Courtesy of Canva The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to temporarily close a portion of I-70 in Geary County at J-Hill Road. The
K-State’s “Gray for a Day” Program Lets Students Experience Challenges of Aging
Image courtesy Canva At first glance, it may seem unusual to see students stuffing cotton balls in their ears or noses, taping popsicle sticks to