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Tentative Plan Shows USD 379’s Role in Dissolution of Southern Cloud
After multiple meetings with area superintendents, a tentative plan has been put in place for the dissolution of Southern Cloud, USD 334. In late 2024,

Kansas DCF Investigates EBT Skimming Scam
The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is investigating skimming device use in the Kansas City metro area. Thieves placed illegal devices at businesses

2nd Annual CCCIF Grant Recipients
Grant Recipients: Clay Center Parks & Recreation, City of Clay Center: $6,800, Pickleball courts Clay County Task Force, Inc. (Clay County General Public Transportation): $10,000,

Amazon Expands in Kansas with Distribution Facility in Salina, Creating 100 Jobs
Amazon has purchased 20 acres in the Salina Airport Industrial Center to build a 90,000-square-foot last-mile distribution facility at 1850 W. Water Well Rd. The

Presidents’ Day: A Federal Holiday Honoring Washington, Lincoln, and Extended Weekends
Presidents’ Day, observed on the third Monday in February, is a U.S. holiday typically honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The holiday originated in the

K-State Salina Offers High School Students Unique Opportunity to Earn College Credits with Pre-College Pathways Program
Kansas State University Salina is offering unique, in-demand educational opportunities for high school students through its pre-college pathways program. These courses allow students to earn

Farmers Urged to Watch for Early Kochia Emergence, Apply Herbicides for Effective Control
A Kansas State University weed specialist is advising farmers to watch for early-emerging kochia, a weed that competes with crops for nutrients, water, and sunlight.

Senator Marshall Supports Moving Food for Peace to USDA
Senator Roger Marshall is advocating for the transfer of the Food for Peace program from USAID to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), citing concerns

Davids Delivers Valentine’s for Veterans at Lenexa VA
Press Release LENEXA, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids delivered Valentine’s Day cards at the Lenexa VA as part of her 7th annual “Valentine’s for

Candles, Cooking, and Caution: Fire safety tips to keep your Valentine’s Day safe
Press Release This Valentine’s Day, make sure your romantic gestures stay memorable for the right reasons. When lighting candles and cooking a special meal, the