Day: February 25, 2026

Clay County Storm Siren Activation Policy Statement
Clay County Kansas Photo Courtesy of Canva Outdoor warning devices known locally as “Storm Sirens” are located in all of the incorporated cities in Clay

Award-Winning Performer Heather Massie to Portray Hedy Lamarr at McCain Auditorium on Friday
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Heather Massie Multi-award-winning actress and writer Heather Massie will perform her inspiring solo act titled “HEDY! The Life &

Obituary-Malcolm L. Stamm
Malcolm Lynn Stamm, 88, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at home with his loving wife of 63

Obituary-Louis Carter
Louis LeRoy Carter, 98, Morrowville, passed away on February 23, 2026. The visitation is Friday, February 27, 5 to 7 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home

Audit Finds Nearly $800,000 in Improper Medicaid Payments in Kansas Pregnant Woman Program
Image courtesy Canva An interim audit of the Kansas Medicaid Pregnant Woman Program has identified 62 beneficiaries aged 45 or older who appear to have

City Council Approves City Hall Roof Repair, Discusses Upcoming Bids
On February 17th City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting. Councilor Teresa Charbonneau attended via Zoom. Mayor Jimmy Thatcher read a letter from Wakefield Mayor,

KS Senate Passes Pharmacy Reform in Response to Year-Long Lobbying
Update: SB 360 was introduced to the House on February 25th Kansas Senate passed SB 360, which would enact the Kansas Consumer Prescription Protection and

USD 379 to Host $10.25 Mil. Bond Election March 3rd
USD 379 will host a bond election on March 3rd. It proposes a $10.25 million bond over 15 years, which would not raise taxes. Considered

The Golden Ticket Fund Launches for CKFF Carnival
Community Foundation of Dickinson County Photo Courtesy of CFDC What began as a heartfelt idea from a local Fair Board member has grown into a

Wind Cuts Short Prestige, K-State Takes 17th
Kansas State Wildcats men’s golf finished 17th after the final round of The Prestige was canceled Wednesday because of wind at the Greg Norman Course