Tag: Kansas
Acosta and Lager: First USD 475 Teachers to Be Named Kansas Horizon Award Honorees Since 2019
By Payton Tholstrup On Monday, January 13th, 2025, the Kansas State Department of Education announced that Spring Valley Elementary teacher, Denise Acosta, and Junction City
The Importance of Mastering Communication Skills
Macy Hynek, 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent Communication is extremely vital in our society. It allows us to build relationships, connect, develop our knowledge base,
I-70 westbound reopened at Carlson Road west of Topeka
Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation has reopened all westbound lanes of I-70 at Carlson Road west of Topeka. The area had
Behind the Lens: Local Clay County Resident builds videography business
By Caylyn Pfizenmaier For more than four years Addy Lehman has catered to the world of weddings with her business, “Addy Lehman Films.” Lehman says
Applications for 2025 Boys State of Kansas Session Open
Brad Biles, American Legion Boys State of Kansas The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is accepting applications for its 2025 session. The event is set to
Manhattan, Junction City, and Wamego Chambers Name 2025 20 under 40 Winners
The Junction City, Manhattan, and Wamego Chambers of Commerce have announced their 2025 class of the 20 under 40 program, honoring young professionals excelling in
Salina Animal Shelter Puts Dogs Under Quarantine
The Salina Animal Shelter has announced that due to a recent Giardia outbreak, they have initiated a quarantine for all dogs at the shelter as
HUD Releases Annual Homelessness Assessment Report
Today, December 27th, Federal officials released the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report, providing a snapshot of homelessness across the U.S., including Kansas. The report, published
Ascension Cyberattack Affected an Estimated 5.6 Million Individuals
In May, a cyberattack targeting Ascension Via Christi hospitals, including the Manhattan location, affected approximately 5.6 million individuals, the company reported to federal regulators. Ascension
Some Migrating Geese in Kansas are Carrying the Bird Flu. Here’s What to do if You See a Sick Bird
Migrating birds often contribute to avian influenza outbreaks among wild birds and domestic poultry. Kansas officials are urging residents to avoid sick birds and properly