Day: March 2, 2026

Obituary-William Wieland
William H. Wieland, 82, of Clay Center, Kansas, passed to the hereafter on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor. The only

Kansas Health System Highlights Vital Role of Athletic Trainers During March Recognition Month
Image courtesy Canva March is National Athletic Training Month, and The University of Kansas Health System is highlighting the vital role athletic trainers play in

Rare “Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse to Light Up Kansas Skies Before Dawn Tuesday
Image courtesy Canva A rare astronomical event will be visible in Kansas before sunrise on Tuesday, March 3, as a total lunar eclipse turns the full

Memorial Hospital Wound Center Receives Dual Recognition with Clinical Distinction and Excellence in Patient Satisfaction
Memorial Health System Photo Courtesy of MHS Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that the Memorial Hospital Wound Center is a dual recipient of RestorixHealth’s Clinical

Kansas Holds Steady in National Health Rankings as Report Highlights Gaps and Opportunities
Image courtesy Canva Kansas improved slightly in the 2025 America’s Health Rankings, moving from 28th to 27th among the 50 states, though its overall health

Low-Risk 4.1 Earthquake Hits Nebraska–Kansas Border Area
Image courtesy Canva A rare magnitude 4.1 earthquake shook homes near the Nebraska–Kansas border Sunday afternoon, surprising residents across the area. The quake happened at

Gov. Laura Kelly Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Rep. John Resman
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities effective immediately until sundown on

Obituary-Winifred Woolcock
Winifred “Winnie” Mae Woolcock, 91 years of age, of Hayward, California passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley,

Obituary-Harold Huber
Harold Leo Huber 94, rural Mahaska, passed away peacefully at his home on February 26, 2026. Visitation will be held Friday, March 6, from 4

4th and Court Bookshop to Host Pop-Up Vendor Shop March 14th
By Payton Tholstrup Photo courtesy of 4th and Court 4th and Court Bookshop & Maker Space will host a Pop-Up Vendor Shop on Saturday, March