Month: January 2026
United Way Seeks Volunteers for Tax Assistance Program
Photo Courtesy of United Way of JC/GC The United Way of Junction City and Geary County will offer a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program,
Flu Cases Surge Nationwide as Kansas Faces Sharp Spike in ‘Super Flu’ Infections
Image courtesy Canva New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a sharp rise in flu cases across the United States, with
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Audra Agin, photo repair
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University/Image Audra Agin What if that old, cracked photo
Obituary-Karen Eby
Karen Eby, age 82, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Newton Medical Center, Newton, KS. She was born on June
School board holds special meeting
By Jennifer Theurer During a January 5 special meeting of the Unified School District 379 Board, the employment of Vivian Kurtenbach as a substitute secretary
Manhattan Carlos O’Kelly’s closes after 37 years
By Jennifer Theurer On January 6, 2026, Carlos O’Kelly’s permanently closed the doors of its Manhattan location after 37 years, according to a Manhattan Mercury
ACT Clay County Launches After-School Acting Workshop for Local Youth
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy ACT Clay County ACT Clay County is offering a new youth acting workshop, giving local students the chance to learn performance
Mattel theme park coming to Bonner Springs
By Jennifer Theurer According to a recent article by Kansas News Service reporter Dylan Lysen, a theme park spotlighting famous toys including Barbie and Hot
Republic County EMS Reports Record Call Volume for 2025
Image courtesy Canva During a Republic County Commissioners’ meeting, EMS director Levi Whitley reported that the Republic County EMS responded to a record 675 calls
U.S. Updates Childhood Vaccine Schedule to Align with International Practices, Simplify and Boost Public Confidence
Image courtesy Canva The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has approved changes to the childhood vaccination schedule following a review of