Category: Top Stories
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Shows Incredible Growth
By Ryan Duey The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation (GMCF) reported exceptional growth during the 2022 Community Foundation Census, conducted by the Community Foundation Research and
Kansas Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.1% in June; Nonfarm Jobs Up by 7,600
By Trish Svoboda Preliminary estimates from the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor
Smoky Hill River Renewal Project Set to Revitalize Salina with $21.3M in Funding and New Development Plans
By Trish Svoboda The Smoky Hill River might soon flow more freely through Salina, as officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the
Abilene Rodeo Celebrates 25 Years of Horses and Bulls from Andrews Rodeo Co.
By Ryan Duey Andrews Rodeo Co. has been the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo stock contractor in Abilene for the past 25 years. Sammy Andrews, his
Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan Celebrates Grand Opening of New Center
By Payton Tholstrup On July 18th, 2024, the Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan had its grand opening of its new Early Learning Center. They
K9 Kyra Joins RCPD
By Payton Tholstrup Riley County Police Department (RCPD) recently introduced the newest member of their team. Kyra is a highly trained Belgian Malinois K9. She
USD 364 and USD 109 Join Area Districts in Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms
By Ryan Duey Marysville USD 364 and Republic County USD 109 are a couple of area School Districts to recently ban student cell phones in
Rural Sociologist Advocates for ‘Move-Over’ Housing to Boost Economic Growth and Address Labor Shortages
By Trish Svoboda A rural sociologist researching housing’s impact on economic growth in U.S. counties said that assisting older citizens in finding alternative living arrangements
Dickinson County Commissioner Oppose new OSHA Standards for Fire Fighters
By Ryan Duey The Dickinson County Commissioners signed a letter opposing new emergency response standards proposed by OSHA for firefighters and fire departments. Herington Fire
Governor Laura Kelly Announces $62.6 Million Grant for 18th Street Bridge Replacement Project in Kansas City
By Trish Svoboda The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) has awarded a $62.6 million Bridge Investment Program grant to the Kansas Department of Transportation