Month: September 2025

Local Law Enforcement Host Cover the Cruiser Event for Special Olympics Kansas
Special Olympics Kansas Photo Courtesy of Special Olympics Junction City Police Department and the Geary County Sheriff’s Office will host a full morning of community

Then & Now: Clay Center Telephone Company
The first report of a telephone exchange in Clay Center was listed in 1887 with less than 100 phones. The location’s manager was Almira “Allie”

Nature Reach Program at PSU Brings Wildlife Education to Classrooms, Prepares Students for Careers
By Trish Svoboda/Images courtesy of Nature Reach, Pittsburg State University Since its founding in 1985, the Nature Reach program at Pittsburg State University has grown

Therapy Dog Oakley Joins K-State’s Morrison Family Center to Bring Comfort and Support to Campus
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy Jenneen LeMay The Morrison Family Center for Student Well-Being at Kansas State University has a new four-legged employee, therapy dog

Fort Riley to Host Education and Job Fair September 18th
Fort Riley, KS Photo Courtesy of Canva Fort Riley’s Education Services and Transition Assistance Program will host an Education and Job Fair Sept. 18 at
MANHATTAN SHORT 2025 Screens Top 10 Films from Worldwide Entries
Brown Grand Theatre Photo Courtesy of Brown Grand Theatre Film lovers in Concordia, Kansas will join over 100,000 film enthusiasts around the world during the

Sen. Moran Introduces Resolution to Honor WWII Italian Campaign, Establish September 9 Remembrance Day
Image still from press conference U.S. Senator Jerry Moran is pushing to formally recognize one of World War II’s most grueling military efforts. On Monday,

WPS Board Approves Sale of Clark and Payne Elementary Schools to Wichita Classical and Pyxis, Inc.
Image courtesy Canva The Wichita Public Schools Board of Education approved the sale of Clark and Payne Elementary Schools during their September 8, 2025 meeting.

Governor Kelly Declares Disaster Emergency After Heavy Flooding Hits Kansas Counties
Image courtesy Canva Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has issued a verbal state of disaster emergency for counties affected by flooding. On Monday, several counties west

Kansas Trails Inc. Launches Ride for Resilience Across State to Support Lung Cancer Awareness
Image courtesy Kansas Trails Inc. Kansas Trails Inc. announced the inaugural Ride for Resilience (R4R), a 30-day, 700-mile cycling journey across Kansas trails to raise