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United Way Seeks Volunteers for Tax Assistance Program
Photo Courtesy of United Way of JC/GC The United Way of Junction City and Geary County will offer a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program,

School board holds special meeting
By Jennifer Theurer During a January 5 special meeting of the Unified School District 379 Board, the employment of Vivian Kurtenbach as a substitute secretary

Manhattan Carlos O’Kelly’s closes after 37 years
By Jennifer Theurer On January 6, 2026, Carlos O’Kelly’s permanently closed the doors of its Manhattan location after 37 years, according to a Manhattan Mercury

Mattel theme park coming to Bonner Springs
By Jennifer Theurer According to a recent article by Kansas News Service reporter Dylan Lysen, a theme park spotlighting famous toys including Barbie and Hot

The parade is growing: New black squirrel statues planned for Marysville
Black Squirrels on Parade is ready for its next round of five-foot-tall statues, giving businesses, organizations, families and friend groups a chance to add a

When the clock strikes noon
By Jennifer Theurer The Marysville Public Library hosted a Noon Year’s Eve party on December 31. Yes, you read that correctly attendees celebrated the arrival

Closure on K-13 North of Manhattan to Begin January 5th
KDOT Photo Courtesy of KDOT A portion of K-13 north of Manhattan is scheduled to close next week, as part of the Kansas Department of

Lebo paints mural in Wakefield School
By Jennifer Theurer Local artist Tracy Lebo recently finished a 5-foot-by-31-foot mural spanning two walls in the elementary wing of the Wakefield School building. The

2025 Was a Year to Remember for the Clay Counts Coalition
Matt Weller, Clay Counts Coalition Photo Courtesy of Clay Counts Coalition Happy New Year from Clay Counts! The Clay Counts mission statement says the organization exists

Army Retains Fort Riley Military Working Equid Program, Reviving Mounted Color Guard
Photo Courtesy of The U.S. Army has decided to retain its military working equid (MWE) programs at Fort Riley, reversing earlier plans to discontinue them.