Category: Environment

Marysville Police to Host National Night Out in City Park
Photo Courtesy of National Night Out The City of Marysville and the Marysville Police Department will participate in National Night Out 2025 on Tuesday, August

Beating the Heat: Clay Center Zoo Adjusts Animal Care for Summer Weather
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Clay Center Zoo Early this year, during the dead of winter, we spoke with Clay Center Zoo Curator Garett

Abilene Aquifers Remain Unchanged Despite Recent Rains
Photo Courtesy of Canva Abilene is continuing to monitor low aquifer levels as water supplies remain stagnant despite recent rainfall. Although eastern Kansas isn’t facing

Sunset Zoo Celebrates 71sst Birthday of Oldest Chimpanzee in AZA Care
Sunset Zoo Photos Courtesy of Sunset Zoo Sunset Zoo is proud to announce the 71st birthday of Susie, our beloved chimpanzee and the oldest chimpanzee

Iron Horse Trail Set to Open, Connecting Abilene and Enterprise
Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau Photos Courtesy of Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad is proud to announce the official

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