Tag: Kansas

America’s Traveling Tribute Raising Funds to Honor Fallen Veterans, and Support First Responders
By: Ryan Duey America’s Veteran Traveling Tribute Wall, along with special First Responders and K-9 Unit Walls will be on display at the National Guard

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