Day: October 9, 2025

K-State’s KAWSE Offers Youth STEM Pre-College Programs
Kansas State University Photo Courtesy of Canva Kansas State University’s KAWSE program is hosting 2025 GROW workshop and EXCITE shadow days this fall. These events

K-State Leads $6 Million Project to Turn Livestock Waste Into Clean Water and Energy, Aiding Ogallala Aquifer Conservation
Image courtesy K-State Kansas State University researchers are leading a four-year, $6 million project to turn livestock waste into usable resources like clean water, energy,

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Expand Affordable Childcare in Rural America
Image courtesy Canva Lawmakers introduced the Expanding Childcare in Rural America (ECRA) Act to make childcare more affordable, available, and higher quality in rural and

Washburn University to Host Annual Women in Science Day, Inspiring Seventh-Grade Girls Through Hands-On Learning
Image courtesy Canva Washburn University’s Biology Department will host the 17th annual Women in Science Day on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2

Mann Urges End to Shutdown, Says Kansans are Feeling the Impact
Image courtesy of the office of Tracey Mann Kansas Congressman Tracey Mann says the ongoing government shutdown is creating problems for families, farmers, and federal

All-Right Guy Promotes Positive Perspective After Double Amputation
By day, adventurer Travis Pieper is a loan officer at the First State Bank in Farnam, Nebraska. It’s a town of about 150 if you

Obituary-Sammie Lahodny
Sammie J. (Sis) Lahodny, 82, of Belleville, passed away October 8. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 14th, at 10:30 am, at St.

Then & Now: Rex Theatre
Between February and July of 2018, Rex Theatre underwent construction, where the building was restored with several original features. That includes art deco interior, where

Quail Forever Adds Chapter in Washington and Marshall Counties
Photo Courtesy of Canva Quail Forever has announced the formation of the new Blue River Chapter in northeast Kansas, serving Washington and Marshall counties. The

Marysville’s Black Squirrel Fall Fest Set for October 18th
Photos Courtesy of City of Marysville and OneMarysville Marysville will celebrate its beloved mascot with the Black Squirrel Fall Fest on Saturday, October 18th, from