Day: January 6, 2026

Obituary-Karen Eby
Karen Eby, age 82, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Newton Medical Center, Newton, KS. She was born on June

School board holds special meeting
By Jennifer Theurer During a January 5 special meeting of the Unified School District 379 Board, the employment of Vivian Kurtenbach as a substitute secretary

Manhattan Carlos O’Kelly’s closes after 37 years
By Jennifer Theurer On January 6, 2026, Carlos O’Kelly’s permanently closed the doors of its Manhattan location after 37 years, according to a Manhattan Mercury

ACT Clay County Launches After-School Acting Workshop for Local Youth
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy ACT Clay County ACT Clay County is offering a new youth acting workshop, giving local students the chance to learn performance

Mattel theme park coming to Bonner Springs
By Jennifer Theurer According to a recent article by Kansas News Service reporter Dylan Lysen, a theme park spotlighting famous toys including Barbie and Hot

Republic County EMS Reports Record Call Volume for 2025
Image courtesy Canva During a Republic County Commissioners’ meeting, EMS director Levi Whitley reported that the Republic County EMS responded to a record 675 calls

U.S. Updates Childhood Vaccine Schedule to Align with International Practices, Simplify and Boost Public Confidence
Image courtesy Canva The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has approved changes to the childhood vaccination schedule following a review of

Mystery Liquid Spill in Garnett
Image courtesy Canva A mystery liquid spill in a small Kansas town last week has left local, state and federal agencies searching for answers. The