Day: September 26, 2025

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Available in Belleville
Monica Thayer, River Valley Extension District According to the National Alliance for Mental Illness, 1 in 5 teens and young adults live with a mental
Piotique Grand Marshal Talks Timing, Luck, & Craftsmanship After 4 Decades of Industrial Ed
From the Sandhills of Nebraska to a 40-year teaching career in Clay Center, Brad Conner is rooted in small towns. His hometown of Arnold, he
Republic County EMS to Offer Hands-Only CPR and AED Training through Area Communities
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Canva Starting in October, Republic County EMS members will be traveling to local communities offering Hands-only CPR and AED

K-State Makes Major Leap in 2026 U.S. News Rankings, Climbing in Value, Access, and Academic Programs
Image courtesy K-State Kansas State University made one of its largest jumps in recent years in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges

Kansas’ VRUSA Tool Named National Finalist in 2025 America’s Transportation Awards
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment (VRUSA) Tool has been named one of 12 national finalists in

Kansas Unveils Roadmap to Advance Aviation Technology, Boost Economy, and Expand Statewide Access
Image courtesy KDOT The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation, along with the Department of Commerce and aviation partners, has released the Kansas Advanced

Kansas Joins National “Week Without Driving” Challenge to Raise Awareness About Transportation Needs
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Kansas Rides The Week Without Driving challenge is returning to Kansas, giving residents a chance to experience life without a personal

Hospice volunteer Joni Cook receives statewide Hero Award
Memorial Health System Photo Courtesy of MHS Joni Cook, a dedicated volunteer with Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County, was honored with the Home

Nurse Communication Ranked Among Top 8% of Hospitals Nationwide at Clay County Medical Center
Clay County Medical Center Photo Courtesy of CCMC Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) has earned national recognition for excellence in nurse communication, receiving a prestigious