Day: December 4, 2025

Riley County Commissioners Approve Consolidation of Emergency Services
Riley County, KS Photo Courtesy of Riley County The Riley County Board of County Commissioners voted today to approve the consolidation of Riley County Fire

Obituary-Dale Case
Dale Case, 93 died December 4, 2025, in Wakefield, KS. He was born on May 6, 1932, in Wakefield, the son of Leroy “Bud” and

Obituary-Donna Sue Gaskill
Donna Sue Gaskill, 89 years of age, of Glasco, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at her residence in Glasco, Kansas. She was born on

Utility Park Zoo’s ‘Lights Before Christmas’ Drive-Thru Fundraiser Set for Dec. 12th and 13th
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Clay Center Public Utilities The Clay Center Utility Park Zoo is preparing for its annual ‘Lights Before Christmas’ drive-thru

Boyd Hall Reopens After Major Renovation, Launching Next Phase of K-State Housing Upgrades
Image courtesy K-State For a brief moment, Putnam Hall residents got an early look at their future home as Kansas State University prepares to reopen

Sen. Moran Leads Hearing on VA Prescription Practices, Mental Health Care for Veterans
Image still from hearing U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led a hearing with the Department of Veterans Affairs,

Kansas Law Helps Stop Nearly $5 Million in Financial Scams Targeting Vulnerable Adults
Image courtesy Canva Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced that state efforts have prevented nearly $5 million from going to scammers under the Protect Vulnerable

2026 Kansas Commodity Classic Set for Jan. 30 in Salina, Offering Farmers Market, Policy, and Weather Insights
Image courtesy Kansas Commodity Classic The Kansas Corn, Wheat, Soybean, and Sorghum Associations have announced the date for the 2026 Kansas Commodity Classic, the state’s

Letters to Santa locations in Clay County
By Jennifer Theurer Kids in Wakefield can drop their Christmas wishes in the red Letters to Santa mailbox at 808 Grove Street. Make sure they

Kansas Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on Dec. 7 to Mark Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly, under Executive Order #20-30, has directed that flags across Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on