Day: October 2, 2025
Items Discussed During the Clay County Commissioners’ Meeting on Sept. 29th
Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey During the Clay County Commissioners’ meeting on September 29th: The 4-H Ambassadors were present to welcome the Community to National
River Valley Extension to Host ‘Fall Fling’ Oct. 13 with Learning, Fitness, and Fellowship
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of RVED The River Valley Extension District is hosting a ‘Fall Fling’ on Monday, October 13th, at the Clay County
Sen. Moran Pays Tribute to Fallen Hays Police Sergeant Scott Heimann on Senate Floor
Image still from Senate conference Kansas Senator Jerry Moran rose on the Senate floor this week to honor the life and sacrifice of Hays Police
Hess Salvage: Three Generations of Scrap Metals, Vehicles in South Clay Center
For three generations, Hess Salvage has been collecting metal and parting out vehicles. Located on the south end of Clay Center, the six-plus acre lot
Barton Community College to Launch Women’s Wrestling Program in 2026
Image courtesy Barton Community College The Barton Community College Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its September meeting to approve the launch of a women’s
Kansas Sports Betting Hits $189.8M in August as Mobile Wagers Dominate
Image courtesy Canva Kansas sportsbooks reported $189.8 million in wagers for August 2025, marking a 9.2% increase from July’s $173.9 million. This uptick reflects a
Winery to Open in Clay Center Next Summer
Next summer, Prairie Wind Winery will open in Clay Center, serving small-batch wine made on-site at 729 Bridge Street. The new-build remains under construction and
Washburn University Sees Third Year of Enrollment Growth, Driven by Record Numbers at Washburn Tech and Law School
Image courtesy WSU Washburn University’s enrollment is rising for the third consecutive year, fueled by record-breaking numbers at Washburn Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech) and
Kansas Farm Bureau Honors Sarah Gideon and Thomas Eisenbarth as 2025 Rural Minds Matter Advocates of the Year
Image courtesy KFB Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) announced it has named Sarah Gideon of Jackson County and Thomas Eisenbarth of Pottawatomie County as the 2025
KBI Launches Statewide Raids on Vape Shops, Seizes Illegal THC Products, Cash, and Weapons
Image courtesy KBI The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) carried out multiple search warrants at vape shops and CBD dispensaries across the state, targeting products