Category: Environment
Junction City to Honor Military with ‘Armed Forces Day’ Celebration on May 17th
By: Ryan Duey The Junction City/Geary County Military Affairs Council (MAC) will host its 2nd annual ‘Armed Forces Day’ celebration on Saturday, May 17th in
Iron Horse Trail Along A&SV Railroad Nearing Completion
The Iron Horse Trail in Abilene is a unique “rails with trails” project being built alongside the active Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad. Unlike most
Be Able in Manhattan Launches Transformational Housing Program for Men Seeking a Second Chance
By: Ryan Duey The Be Able Community, a nonprofit organization in Manhattan helping those in need, has completed its three supportive houses, adding a transformational
“Need a Midweek Mood Boost? Junction City Animal Shelter’s ‘Rent-A-Pup’ Brings the Dogs to You
By: Ryan Duey The Junction City Animal Shelter is bringing an old program back to the community that is sure to be a hit. The
Abilene Earns #2 Spot in USA TODAY’s Best Historic Small Town Contest
City of Abilene USA TODAY announced that Abilene, Kansas ranks #2 in the nation in its prestigious 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Historic
Mari Detrixhe Community Service Award
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Community Service Awards are an opportunity for Chapters to recognize worthy individuals in their humanitarian, patriotic, historical, citizenship,
Chickens, Ducks, and Quail to be Allowed in Marysville
Marysville’s city council approved an ordinance allowing residents to keep chickens, ducks, and quail in a 5-3 vote during a recent council meeting. The measure
Free Summer Meal Program Available for Eligible Children in Washington and Republic County – Apply by April 6th
NEKCAP, Inc. and the Kansas Food Bank have partnered up to offer “The 2025 Filling the Gap Program.” The program will offer free summer meals
Free Overdose Prevention and Training for Kansas Residents
By: Elexis Bates The Naloxone Program in Kansas is offering free overdose prevention and Naloxone training to anyone in the state, available both in-person and
Bringing Hope to Drug-Endangered Children in Kansas
By: Elexis Bates For three years, the Clay Counts Coalition has been the recipient of funding through the Drug Endangered Children in Kansas (DECK) program,