Day: January 23, 2026

Obituary-George Gregory
George Gregory, age 84, passed away on January 18, 2026, at home in Clay Center, Kansas. George was born October 28, 1941, in Ellsworth, Kansas

CCMC’s Senior Life Solutions Program Receives Training Site of the Year Award, Finalist for Program of the Year
Bryce Dolan, CCMC Photo Courtesy of CCMC Clay County Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions Program has been named the 2025 Training Site of the Year

GCHS in Junction City to Host Kansas Day Celebration, Exploring Birthday Traditions Through History
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of GCHS The Geary County Historical Society and Museum (GCHS) invites the public to a special Kansas Day celebration on

House Committee Considers Bill to Move Kansas Local Elections to Even-Numbered Years to Boost Voter Turnout
Image courtesy Canva On Tuesday, the House Elections Committee held hearings on House Bill 2452, a proposal to increase accountability in local government by moving

Kansas Airports to Receive Over $2.6 Million in Federal and State Funding for Improvements
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly announced that ten Kansas communities will receive more than $2.5 million in federal funding through the Federal Aviation Administration’s

National Weather Service Provides Updates on Upcoming Winter Weather
Image courtesy NWS Meteorologist Matt Flanagan with the National Weather Service in Topeka briefed emergency managers and media again today, Friday January 23, on the

Pike Valley students qualify for trip to DC
By Jennifer Theurer Pike Valley seventh and eighth graders are headed to Washington, D.C. in February to compete in the national Future City Finals Event.

December 2025 Unemployment Rates Across the Area
Photo Courtesy of KDOL Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Division of the Kansas Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Gov. Kelly Declares Disaster Emergency as Major Winter Storm Threatens Kansas
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation at 7:30 a.m. today in response to winter weather expected to affect

Fort Riley Garrison Commander to Address Flint Hills Regional Growth Summit
Fort Riley Photo Courtesy of Fort Riley The Fort Riley Garrison Commander will address area leaders Friday at the Flint Hills Regional Growth Summit in