President Joe Biden issued a series of warnings Wednesday night during his farewell address to the nation, while emphasizing the work still left to be done as the octogenarian soon caps off 50 years in public service.
During the Jan 14, 2025, Water Conservation Specialist Holly Dickman commented on the current frigid winter temperatures and shared tips to help residents avoid the potentially damaging and water wasting event of frozen pipes.
The proposed state budget crafted by Gov. Laura Kelly features a 2.5% pay raise for state employees, expands Medicaid eligibility for 150,000 lower-income Kansans and fully finances K-12 public education.
On Jan. 14, 2025, the first order of business for the Ellis County Commission was reorganization with unanimously approval of 2024 Chair Nathan Leiker’s nomination of Commissioner Michael Berges as the 2025 appointed Chair.
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Nolan Numrich as a director and Stacey Malsam as an alternate director on the Sunflower Board of Directors, effective Dec. 12, 2024.
Ellis County Conservation District Manager Linda O’Neal’s updated County Commissioners on January 7, 2025, including a summary of cost-share fund projects in the County for fiscal years 2024 through 2025 and District activity for the same time frame and projects planned for fiscal year 2025. District Manager O’Neal was accompanied by Travis Groff (Ellis County Conservation District Board,) Allen Roth (Ellis County Conservation District Supervisor,) Steven Walter (National Resources Conservation Service [NRCS] Ellis County Conservation District Conservationist) and Mackenzie Kane (Ellis County Conservation District Technician.) According to District Manager O’Neal, as the local source for cost share funding for the installation of best management practices for preserving and improving water quality and soil health, the Ellis County Conservation District administers multiple assistance programs which provide economic and environmental benefits directly in the County which benefit all residents.
Members of the Kansas Legislature gathered with family and friends Monday to convene the 2025 session and welcome three dozen new lawmakers and test the influence of expanded Republican majorities in the House and Senate.
City Attorney Olavee Raub offered to provide the Council a copy of the “League Standard Ordinance” for consideration at their next meeting as members think about possible route restrictions where golf carts may be allowed in Ellis. During the Jan.
Ellis High School first semester honor roll recipients include All-A Seniors: Morgan Armbrister, Aron Bencze, Tyler Bongartz, Grace Brull, Kaycee Cranwell, Isabella Eck, Toby Honas, Chance Jiminez, Kamden Keller, Addison Kohl, MaKenzie Kohlrus, Alyssa Rome, Taegan Shannon, Brooke Starns and Maleah Vine. A-B Honor Roll Seniors: Lucas Dinkel, Keaton Fisher, Allen Johnson, Caleb Noble-Heit, Natalee North, JT Rhoden, Aiden Whyte and Gavyn Wildeman All A Honor Roll Juniors: Elie Brull, Ethan Carroll, Gus Peine (KAMS), Owen Richards, Carson Schartz, Sienna Schmidt and Kinsie Sunley A-B Honor Roll Juniors: Charli Arnold, Gracie Ball, Tracyn Bollig, Avery Boydston, Payten Burd, Brody Fischer, Jaren Frickey, Raegan Jiminez, Kinley Jones, Ashlyn Kroeger, Kia Mader, Leah Reed and Mason Rohleder All A Honor Roll Sophomores: Madison Birdsong, Baylor Born, Wyatt Dixson, Jocelyn Eck, Maggie Fitzgerald, Taylor Kohl, Evelyn Merriman, Colton Metzler and Svea Whitmer A-B Honor Roll Sophomores: Aiden Aschenbrenner, Braidyn Cox, Cody Cullison, Jersee Fabrizius and NaKaylee Hapes All A Honor Roll Freshman: Rylan Aschenbrenner, Dora Bencze, Haylee Comer, Emma Downing, Hannah James, Talon Pyle and Mackinley Rhoden A-B Honor Roll Freshman: Joey Burns, Asher Haag, Jaxin Howland, Arien LaDuke, Lyla Richards and Journey Swagerty All A Honor Roll 8th Grade: Nora Andrews, Skylynn Begler, Cayson Boydston, Taryn Boydston, Henry Brull, Addalyn Haas, Beckett Longbine and Chevelle Morton A-B Honor Roll 8th Grade: Maggie Downing, Emma Flax, Sophia Gaschler, Kooper Hankins, Hunter Honas, Carter Jiminez, Colt McCoy, Jack Reed, Carter Starns and Grant Wieland All A Honor Roll 7th Grade: Derek Flax, Caleb Schield and Myles Vine A-B Honor Roll 7th Grade: Brody Armbrister, Lux Bell, Lane Dixson, Lona Guffey, Jadyn Hann, Brayden Hept, Zachary Kreutzer, Jonathan Luea, Hailey McMillan, Dayson Moeder, Adalyn Nilhas, Addilyn Priest, Josey Schoenthaler, Lane Shannon and Elijah Wagner.
Nearly 80 Ellis County children will kick off 2025 with hope and happiness thanks to the hard work and dedication of Carey Jordan, his mother, and their friends and family. The third annual Ellis County Toy Drive gathered Christmas gifts, cash, and gift cards for 55 young people in Big Brothers Big Sisters and 24 youth in foster care with Saint Francis Ministries.