Category: Politics

The survey says voters can be better informed
By Jennifer Theurer The Clay County Republicans have had booths at recent community events to survey attendees about which political candidates they preferred. The surprising

Washington County Commissioners Break Write-In Ties
Photo Courtesy of Canva In a not-so-common occurrence, two election positions in Washington County were determined by a drawing during the Washington County Commissioners meeting

Kansas Congressional Delegation Suspends Pay amid Federal Government Shutdown
Photo Courtesy of Canva All six members of the Kansas congressional delegation have chosen to forgo their federal salaries during the ongoing government shutdown. The

General Election Draws Near in Clay County
Photo Courtesy of Canva The General Election for Clay County is less than a month away. Slated for Tuesday, November 4th, many local candidates will

Abilene City Council Primary Results are In
Photo Courtesy of City of Abilene On August 5, 590 Abilene residents voted in the Primary Election at Holm Automotive to help narrow the field

Early In-Person Voting Begins for August 5 Primary in Dickinson, Geary Counties
Photo Courtesy of Canva Area counties, including Dickinson and Geary, have started Advanced/Early in-person voting today for the August 5th Primary Election at their respective

Abilene’s Scott Hill Elected as New District 24 Kansas Senator
Photo Courtesy of Scott Hill for Kansas Facebook Page Scott Hill of Abilene has been selected to replace J.R. Claeys as the District 24 Kansas

Reid Petty, District Director for Senator Jerry Moran, Spoke to Lions Club Members
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey Reid Petty, District Director for Senator Jerry Moran, was the guest speaker at the Clay Center Lions

Candidates Finalized for November 4th Election in Clay County
Image courtesy of Canva The following candidates filed to run for office prior to the June 2nd deadline. Elections will be held on November 4th. USD

James Doyle: New Mayor of Belleville
Photo Courtesy of Canva Belleville resident James Doyle ended speculation recently by filing for the city’s mayoral seat. Formerly the city council president, Doyle officially