Day: January 2, 2026

Notable People: The Sanneman Bros.
In 1906, three brothers started a construction business in Green, Kansas. Harry, Leigh, and Benjamin Sanneman founded Sanneman Brothers Construction Company, which was later joined

RCPD Assumes Animal Control Duties
Photo Courtey of RCPD As of January 1st, the Riley County Police Department (RCPD) assumed responsibility for Animal Control duties for Manhattan and the surrounding

High School Hobby Turns into Wedding Industry Filming Career
At 16, Addy (Mullin) Lehman unknowingly launched her career. With an affinity for filming and editing videos, she was asked to capture a local wedding.

Cloud County Jail to Suspend Operations Amid Staffing Shortages
Photo Courtesy of Canva The Cloud County Law Enforcement Center, commonly known as the Cloud County Jail, will suspend operations for the foreseeable future due

City of Abilene Announces Appointment of Deputy City Manager
City of Abilene Photo Courtesy of City of Abilene The City of Abilene is pleased to announce the appointment of Kari Zook as Deputy City
Calvin Arsenia, Alex Laughlin events set Jan. 9-10 at Lee Dam Center for Fine Art
Marshall County Arts Cooperative Photo Courtesy of Singer, harpist and author Calvin Arsenia will perform a free public concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9,

Obituary-James Crimmins
James Crimmins, 69, of Clay Center, KS, passed away on Thursday, January 1st, 2026. James was born on June 22, 1956, in Washington, KS. James

Obituary-Darlene Crawford
Darlene Deloris Crawford passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at Parkvilla Nursing Home in Clyde, KS. She was born on December 24, 1939, the