Day: January 15, 2026
Washington County High School hosts Tech Tuesdays
By Jennifer Theurer Washington County High School students recently started offering Tech Tuesdays to give community members a chance to ask questions about smart phones,
Riley County Livestock Association Annual Meeting on January 26th
Lindsay Shorter, Riley County Extension Office Photo Courtesy of Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the annual Riley County Livestock Association Annual Meeting
Fort Hays State University Earns Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
Image courtesy FHSU Fort Hays State University has been awarded the Community Engagement Classification by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for
Red Cross Faces Winter Blood Shortage, Urges Donors to Give Now
Image courtesy of the Red Cross The American Red Cross is facing a potential blood shortage this winter, putting critical patient care at risk. Donors
Senator Marshall Applauds Law Restoring Whole Milk in Schools
Image courtesy Canva On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. issued a statement following President Trump’s signing of legislation restoring whole milk in school cafeterias.
Topics Discussed During the Clay County Commissioners’ Weekly Meeting on January 12th
Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey The Board unanimously approved several organizational and administrative actions for 2026. Commissioner Thurlow was nominated and approved as Chairman, with
Kansas 250 Bookshelf celebrates Kansas in 2026
By Jennifer Theurer The State Library of Kansas has launched the Kansas 250 Bookshelf to run in conjunction with America 250, celebrating the 250th anniversary
Obituary-Julia Lynn Shepherd (Erickson)
Julia Lynn Shepherd (Erickson), 65, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Born on April 30, 1960, in Oberlin, Kansas, Julia
Foote Family Investment Moves Golden Waves Grain Mill and Bakery Project Forward in Northwest Kansas
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy of Golden Waves Grain Golden Waves Grain is taking the next major steps toward constructing its new mill and bakery in
Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt Announces over $8,000 in Recoveries for Clay County Residents
Photo Courtesy of KDOI Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced today that the Kansas Department of Insurance recovered $8,443.32 for Clay County residents in 2025