Day: January 9, 2026

Obituary-Delvin Oentrich
Delvin E. Oentrich, age 72, of Barnes, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Delvin was born on December 18, 1953, in Washington, the son

Amy Wilson named NCKMC Values in Action Award winner
NCK Medical Center Photo Courtesy of NCKMC North Central Kansas Medical Center in Concordia announced Amy Wilson as its Values in Action Award Winner for

Clay Center Parks and Recreation Invites Public to “Beam Signing” Event at New Life Center
By Payton Tholstrup Clay Center Parks and Recreation is inviting the public to a “Beam Signing” event at the new Clay Center Multi-Generational Life Center

Obituary-Wilma Bigler
Wilma Louise Bigler, age 97 of Lenexa, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living of Lenexa. The youngest of four children, she

Shake, Sweat, and Support the Pups at ‘Dance for the Dogs’ Mixxedfit Party in Clay Center, January 24th
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of CCARE Clay Center’s Mixxedfit instructors Natosha Hevelone and Anne Qualls invite anyone aged 10 and up to a ‘Dance

Kansas Tech CEO Ben Foster Appointed to Chair National Rural Broadband Association Board
Megan Harper, Twin Valley Photo Courtesy of Twin Valley NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association has announced its 2026 board officers, naming Twin Valley President and CEO Ben

Texas woman creates art with 4-H ribbons
By Jennifer Theurer Anastasia James, Spring, Texas, spent many years working with horses in 4-H and her efforts earned her many ribbons. Once her time

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

K-State Expert Warns of Food Safety Risks During Winter Freezes
Image courtesy Canva Cold winter weather and possible power outages can make it harder to keep food safe. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee

Bipartisan Funding Deal Advances Education, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Projects in Kansas’ Third District
Image courtesy Canva Representative Sharice Davids voted today, January 8, to pass a bipartisan funding agreement that includes five projects she requested for Kansas’ Third