Month: January 2026

Obituary-Sondra Jo Bergstrom
Sondra Jo (Brownell) Bergstrom, 63, of Clyde, Kansas, entered into rest on December 31, 2025, at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. She was

American Red Cross Calls for Kansas Volunteers in 2026
Image courtesy of the American Red Cross The American Red Cross is encouraging people to start the new year by volunteering in 2026, highlighting several

Manhattan Shooting: KBI Probes After Deputy Fires on Armed Suspect
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Saturday afternoon in Manhattan, Kansas. Around 3:50 p.m. on Jan.

Kansas December Tax Collections Fall $58.7 Million Below Estimates
Image courtesy Canva The State of Kansas closed December 2025 with total tax collections of $1.07 billion, which is $58.7 million, or 5.2%, below the

Kobach Announces Continued Rollout of Kansas Law Limiting Foreign Land Ownership Near Military Sites
Image courtesy Canva Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced continued rollout and public reporting efforts tied to the Kansas Land and Military Installation Protection Act,

The parade is growing: New black squirrel statues planned for Marysville
Black Squirrels on Parade is ready for its next round of five-foot-tall statues, giving businesses, organizations, families and friend groups a chance to add a

Riley County Outdoor Warning Sirens Monthly Test
The outdoor warning sirens in Riley County will be tested today, Monday, January 5 around 10:30 a.m. THIS IS ONLY A TEST. If you hear

When the clock strikes noon
By Jennifer Theurer The Marysville Public Library hosted a Noon Year’s Eve party on December 31. Yes, you read that correctly attendees celebrated the arrival

Closure on K-13 North of Manhattan to Begin January 5th
KDOT Photo Courtesy of KDOT A portion of K-13 north of Manhattan is scheduled to close next week, as part of the Kansas Department of

Lebo paints mural in Wakefield School
By Jennifer Theurer Local artist Tracy Lebo recently finished a 5-foot-by-31-foot mural spanning two walls in the elementary wing of the Wakefield School building. The