Author: Ryan Duey

Visitor Guidance Updated at Salina and Abilene Hospitals Due to Increasing Respiratory Illnesses
Salina Regional Health Center/MHS Photo Courtesy of Canva In an effort to protect patients, visitors, and employees due to increased prevalence of respiratory illness across

Republican Valley Ringnecks Pheasants Forever to Host Annual Banquet Jan. 31st in Wakefield
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Republican Valley Ringnecks The Republican Valley Ringnecks Pheasants Forever Chapter’s Annual Banquet is set for Saturday, January 31st at

After-School Pilot Program Helps Abilene Middle School Students Explore Careers and Life Skills
Photo Courtesy of Canva A new after-school pilot program at Abilene Middle School is helping students explore career paths, build life skills, and set goals

Topics Discussed During Clay Counts Coalition’s Monthly Meeting on Jan. 14th
Photo Courtesy of Clay Counts Coalition Jonathan Sapaugh with Pawnee Mental Health spoke to Coalition members about his new book, ‘Unlabeled.’ He spoke about the

Riley County Livestock Association Annual Meeting on January 26th
Lindsay Shorter, Riley County Extension Office Photo Courtesy of Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the annual Riley County Livestock Association Annual Meeting

Topics Discussed During the Clay County Commissioners’ Weekly Meeting on January 12th
Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey The Board unanimously approved several organizational and administrative actions for 2026. Commissioner Thurlow was nominated and approved as Chairman, with

Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt Announces over $8,000 in Recoveries for Clay County Residents
Photo Courtesy of KDOI Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced today that the Kansas Department of Insurance recovered $8,443.32 for Clay County residents in 2025

Kansas AG Launches $10 Million School Safety Grant for ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of ZeroEyes Recently, Attorney General Kris Kobach announced the launch of the Safe and Secure Firearm Program for Kansas schools.

MCAC’s 17th Annual Musical Revue ‘Through the Review at the Replay Lounge’ will Offer Two-Nights of Entertainment
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of MCAC The Marshall County Art Cooperative’s (MCAC) 17th annual Musical Revue will offer two nights of local live entertainment

Items Discussed During USD 379 Board Meeting on Jan. 12th
Photo Courtesy of USD 379 The meeting began with the election of officers. Jason Bergsten was voted as President with a 5-1 vote; Linda Sleichter