Month: February 2026
Clay County schools awarded $199K grant
By Jennifer Theurer The Patterson Family Foundation recently awarded USD 379 $199,000 to expand Career and Technical Education opportunities for high school students. The PartnerEd
Wear red on Friday to promote heart health awareness
The Clay County Health Department challenges everyone to wear red on Friday, February 6, to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death
New bill pushes for Kansas Supreme Court transparency
By Jennifer Theurer Kansas News Service Reporter Dylan Lysen recently detailed a new bill that would increase public information about the process of nominating justices
Rare alliances form over Chiefs move
By Jennifer Theurer According to a recent article by Zane Irwin, Kansas News Service reporter, Kansas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have raised
From Canvas to Motion: Picasso Exhibit Set to Open in Manhattan
By Payton Tholstrup Image courtesy of The Museum of Arts + Light A new exhibition will be arriving soon at The Museum of Art +
Abilene receiving new CT scan machine in March
By Jennifer Theurer Memorial Health System of Abilene has parked a mobile Computed Tomography, or CT, trailer near the Emergency Department area. The mobile unit
Bill Aims to Eliminate Out-of-Pocket Costs for Diagnostic Breast Cancer Tests
Image courtesy Canva Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt testified in support of Senate Bill 409, a proposal from her office aimed at removing out-of-pocket costs
Kansas Lawmakers Propose Stricter Rules for Free School Meal Access
Image courtesy Canva Kansas lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 387, which would change how free school meal programs operate in Kansas. The bill would require
Sunset Zoo Welcomes Dr. Kaleigh Rayes as New Director
By Payton Tholstrup Photo courtesy of Sunset Zoo On January 26th, the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, KS announced on Facebook that Dr. Kaleigh Rayes will
Clay County Commissioners Hold Regular Meeting, Discuss Road Improvements and County Updates
Image courtesy Canva The Clay County Commissioners held their regular meeting on January 26. Minutes were approved, and two abatements totaling $39 were authorized. The