Category: Featured

Clay County 4-H Ambassadors Gear Up for Week of Fun, Learning, and Leadership at County Fair
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of 4-H and Fair Association Local Clay County 4-H Ambassadors are preparing for over a week of activities and 4-H

FREA: First Responders Conclude 6-Week Resident Training, Education
Since the end of April, a group of citizens have joined two nights a week to learn the ins and outs of becoming a first

Clay County Free Fair Returns July 23-27 with Exhibits, Events, and Family Fun
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Clay County Fair Association FB page The 2025 Clay County Free Fair is set for July 23rd-27th at the

Wakefield VFW Leads Effort to Establish Kansas’s First POW/MIA Memorial Highway and Bridge, Fundraising Underway
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Wakefield VFW Post 7774 Seeing a need to honor POW/MIA veterans in Kansas, Wakefield VFW Post 7774 members met

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

Junction City Launches Free Esports Arena to Engage Youth and Grow Local Gaming Scene
By: Ryan Duey Photo courtesy of 12th Street Community Center’s Facebook Page Recently, a newly built state-of-the-art Esports Arena opened its doors in Junction City.

Lighthouse for Christ Awarded $4,000 Donation
By: Ryan Duey photo courtesy of Lighthouse for Christ The Lighthouse for Christ in Clay Center was recently awarded a combined $4,000 donation from Blue

Washington County Community Foundation Announces May Match Month
Washington County Community Foundation The Washington County Community Foundation is excited to announce that May is Match Month for the Washington County Opportunity Fund. This

Marshall County PEPC Seeing a Surge in Demand
The Marshall County Pony Express Partnership for Children (PEPC) is facing a surge in demand for basic needs assistance, particularly in housing, food, and utilities.

Clay Center’s Presbyterian Manor’s 2025 ‘Art is Ageless’ Exhibit Opens to Public this Friday
By: Ryan Duey From April 4th through the 11th, area senior artists will be showcasing their talents in the annual “Art is Ageless” exhibit at