Category: Featured

Kansas State University offers free farm management workshop

By Jennifer Theurer Kansas State University is offering a free workshop to support farm families as they learn new ways to manage their soil, their

Bathroom bill fast-tracked to Gov. Kelly

By Jennifer Theurer A bill is on its way to Gov. Laura Kelly that would require people using bathrooms as defined by their biological sex

Kansas author illuminates woman’s contribution to science in new book

By Jennifer Theurer Eunice Newton Foote discovered that carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas in 1856, but it wasn’t until John Tyndall made the same

Spelling bee for all ages February 7 in Abilene

By Jennifer Theurer Most spelling bees are held in a school gymnasium with the top award being bragging rights on the playground later. No matter

Pike Valley students qualify for trip to DC

By Jennifer Theurer Pike Valley seventh and eighth graders are headed to Washington, D.C. in February to compete in the national Future City Finals Event.

Forslund spells her way to victory

By Jennifer Theurer Clay Center Community Middle School student Tayla Forslund recently won the CCCMS Spelling Bee by correctly spelling the word “dictatorship.” The Clay

Ground Hog Supper carries on 82-year tradition

By Jennifer Theurer The Lyona United Methodist Church, northeast of Woodbine, Kansas, is hosting their 82nd annual Ground Hog Supper February 2 from 3:30 p.m.

Belleville announces Christmas Light Contest winners

By Jennifer Theurer The City of Belleville recently announced that Mike and Melissa Hedges and Mike Nondorf were the winners of the Outdoor Christmas Decorating

Follow the Gunsmoke Trail

By Jennifer Theurer Kansas has a starring role in many pioneering trails such as the Oregon Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, and the Lewis &

Kansas 250 Bookshelf celebrates Kansas in 2026

By Jennifer Theurer The State Library of Kansas has launched the Kansas 250 Bookshelf to run in conjunction with America 250, celebrating the 250th anniversary