Day: January 8, 2026

Clay County Conservation District Invites the Public to 2026 Annual Meeting, Set for January 26th
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of CC Conservation District The public is invited to the Clay County Conservation District’s 2026 Annual Meeting on Monday, January

Chapman business receives $300K for expansion
By Jennifer Theurer Downtown Dance, Tumbling and Aerial Arts of Chapman recently received a $300,000 community development block grant from Flint Hills Regional Council to

Clay County Arts Council presents Comedian/Magician Gayle Becwar at the Rex Theatre Jan. 10th
Photo Courtesy of Clay County Arts Council The Clay County Arts Council’s first program of 2026 is set for this Saturday, January 10th, as Comedian

AARP Kansas Opens Applications for 2026 Community Challenge Grants
Image courtesy Canva AARP Kansas is inviting nonprofit groups and local governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program. Applications are open

Kansas Honors 32 New Educators with 2026 Horizon Awards
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas State Department of Education has announced the 32 recipients of the 2026 Kansas Horizon Award, which recognizes outstanding new teachers

Kansas 988 Crisis Lifeline Sees Rising Call Volume, Improved Response Rates
Image courtesy Canva The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has been operating for three years, and new data show continued growth and improving performance in

Kansas Museum of History to Celebrate Kansas Day with Live Events and Virtual Programs and Welcomes the Return of Museum After Hours
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Kansas Museum of History The Kansas Museum of History is gearing up for Kansas Day, Thursday, January 29, with a special

Obituary-Michael Joyce Bourne
Michael (Mick, Mickey, Mike) J. Bourne passed away at his residence in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on January 4, 2026. He was born on January 26,
New Abilene High School employee already popular with students and staff
By Jennifer Theurer Rachel Schlesener, guidance counselor at Abilene High School, knows students are happy to see her when she walks into a classroom but

The Late & Great Frenchy Frigon: Serial Entrepreneur, Gun Guru
When Armond “Frenchy” Frigon saw a need, he found a way to fill it. Known for his big ideas and his big beard – he won