Day: March 18, 2026
Obituary-Dale Swenson
Dale Swenson, age 88, formerly of Concordia, KS, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. Dale was born
Obituary-Kay Hartloff
Kay Hartloff, age 65, of Blue Rapids, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Viewing will be from noon to 8:00 pm,
Obituary-David Carlgren
David E. Carlgren was born on August 28, 1937, in Concordia, Kansas, to Carrol and Gladys (Axelton) Carlgren. He began his education in a one-room schoolhouse
McConnell Air Force Base Announces Controlled Burns
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva McConnell Air Force Base officials announced plans to begin controlled burns today, Wednesday, March 18, as part of ongoing wildfire
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Rory and Remington Clements, Clements Welding
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University/Image: Rory Clements and Remington Clements Have you ever
Kansas Awards $1M in Tourism Grants; Rolling Hills Zoo Receives $75K for New Tiger Falls Exhibit
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy of Rolling Hills Zoo Recently, David Toland, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce, announced a $1 million grant was issued for
Clay County Commissioners Approve Payroll, Road Grants, Landfill Upgrades, and Employee Training During March 16 Meeting
Summary of minutes provided by Clay County/Image courtesy Ryan Duey During the Clay County Commission meeting on March 16th, several topics were discussed including road
Registration Opens for Free Camp Kindergarten Program in Riley County
By Trish Svoboda/Images courtesy of the Riley County Health Department The Riley County Health Department announced that registration is open for Camp Kindergarten. This free
Kansas Senate Advances Bills Ahead of Deadline, Approves Agriculture Crime Measures
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Senate continued moving forward with legislation this week as lawmakers approach the First Adjournment deadline on March 27.
Water Main Break in Junction City Disrupts Service
Image courtesy Canva The city of Junction City announced on social media that city crews are responding to a water main break at the intersection