Month: February 2026

MHS Employees Raise $892 for Laundry Love of Abilene Through Jeans Day Fundraiser
Image courtesy MHS Employees at Memorial Health System in Abilene took part in a January “Jeans Day” fundraiser, raising money for a local nonprofit. Staff

Kansas Chief Justice Names Feb. 7–14 Court Reporting Week, Highlights Need for Court Reporters
Image courtesy Canva Kansas Chief Justice Eric Rosen has designated February 7–14 as Court Reporting Week to recognize the work of court reporters across the
Concordia kids’ ministry hosting tea party fundraiser March
By Jennifer Theurer All Starz Kids Ministry will be hosting a Mother Daughter Tea Party at 11 a.m. March 7 at the Concordia Armory. Organizer

El Dorado Mom Speaks to House After Social Extortion Death
On February 5th, Morgan Moore of El Dorado spoke on behalf of Caleb’s Law HB2537 in front of the Kansas House of Representatives. After losing

Obituary-John L. Schuchart
John L. Schuchart, age 93, of Waterville, passed away at Addington Place of Shoal Creek in Kansas City, on Thursday, February 5, 2026. John was

LIFT Clay County Launches Leadership Series to Strengthen Skills and Local Connections
Staff Story/Image courtesy LIFT LIFT Clay County is launching a new leadership training series this week aimed at helping area professionals build practical leadership skills

Governor Laura Kelly Honors Kansas Artists, Presents Top Award to Musician Joe Walsh
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Arts Commission announced the winners of the 2026 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards during a ceremony on

Riley County Police Launch “Seek Then Speak” Online Tool to Support Sexual Assault Survivors
Image courtesy Canva Reporting sexual assault can be difficult because of the trauma involved. To help survivors, the Riley County Police Department now offers “Seek

Clay County Commissioners Discuss Budgets, Health Updates, EMS, and More in February 2 Meeting
Image courtesy Ryan Duey The Clay County Commissioners held their regular meeting on February 2, 2026. Some topics discussed include budgets, health updates, county projects,
Cloud County history gathering Feb. 14
By Jennifer Theurer The Concordia Blade-Empire reports that you can enjoy refreshments with a side of Cloud County history at 2 p.m. on February 14