Day: December 2, 2025

The survey says voters can be better informed
By Jennifer Theurer The Clay County Republicans have had booths at recent community events to survey attendees about which political candidates they preferred. The surprising

USD 379 Board Sets Jan. 5 CMAR Interviews, Approves Bond Question for Voters
Photo Courtesy of USD 379 The Board discussed and voted to advance with interviews and tours of four Construction Managers at Risk, with the interview

Music education hits all the right notes for Clay Center graduates
By Jennifer Theurer Two recent Clay Center Community High School graduates are composing bright futures in music education at Kansas State University. Tegan Stratton is

Obituary-Carolyn Dusin
Carolyn A. Dusin, 84, Washington, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 29, 2025 at her home. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.,
Obituary-George Champlin
George M. Champlin, age 91, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, KS. He was born on October

The Nutcracker to Take the Stage at the Brown Grand
Brown Grand Opera House Photo Courtesy of Brown Grand The Brown Grand Opera House, Inc. is excited to end 2025 with a holiday favorite: THE

Holiday Gatherings Got You Stressed? Expert Says Preparation and Boundaries Help
Image courtesy Canva Family gatherings sometimes take the joy out of the holiday season. Elaine Johannes, Kansas Health Foundation’s Distinguished Professor of Health Kansas State

Kansas Fire Officials Urge Homeowners to Take Precautions as Winter Wildfire Risk Continues
Image courtesy Canva Even as winter approaches, homes and properties still face a risk of fire. State fire management officer with the Kansas Forest Service,

Kansas Revenues Nearly on Target in November; Corporate Taxes Lag Behind
Image courtesy Canva The State of Kansas ended November 2025 with $687.0 million in total tax collections — $1.9 million, or 0.3%, below the estimate.

Starting Feb. 2026, Travelers Without a REAL ID Can Pay $45 for TSA Confirm.ID Verification
Image courtesy Canva The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that starting February 1, 2026, passengers who don’t have an acceptable ID can use TSA Confirm.ID,