Month: January 2026
Wakefield Booster Club Seeks Community Support for “Adopt a Player” Program
Photo Courtesy of Wakefield Schools The Wakefield Booster Club is looking for community members to participate in its annual “Adopt a Player” program to support

Laughlin Show Continues at Lee Dam Center Through January 31
Marshall County Arts Cooperative Photos Courtesy of MCAC Alex Laughlin’s January exhibition, “Cosmos and Soul,” remains on display at the Lee Dam Center for Fine

Junction City: Homicide Investigation on West 4th Street
Junction City Police Department Photo Courtesy of JCPD On January 17th, 2026, at approximately 4:15 p.m., officers with the Junction City Police Department were dispatched

Visitor Guidance Updated at Salina and Abilene Hospitals Due to Increasing Respiratory Illnesses
Salina Regional Health Center/MHS Photo Courtesy of Canva In an effort to protect patients, visitors, and employees due to increased prevalence of respiratory illness across

Republican Valley Ringnecks Pheasants Forever to Host Annual Banquet Jan. 31st in Wakefield
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Republican Valley Ringnecks The Republican Valley Ringnecks Pheasants Forever Chapter’s Annual Banquet is set for Saturday, January 31st at

After-School Pilot Program Helps Abilene Middle School Students Explore Careers and Life Skills
Photo Courtesy of Canva A new after-school pilot program at Abilene Middle School is helping students explore career paths, build life skills, and set goals

Topics Discussed During Clay Counts Coalition’s Monthly Meeting on Jan. 14th
Photo Courtesy of Clay Counts Coalition Jonathan Sapaugh with Pawnee Mental Health spoke to Coalition members about his new book, ‘Unlabeled.’ He spoke about the

Follow the Gunsmoke Trail
By Jennifer Theurer Kansas has a starring role in many pioneering trails such as the Oregon Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, and the Lewis &
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