Stormont Vail stabilizes failing Junction City hospital, keeping health care close to home
In 2021, employees at the county-owned Geary Community Hospital wondered every week if they would get a paycheck.
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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate eager to broaden Kansas voice in D.C. politics
Democrat Christy Davis’ campaign for U.S. Senate is steeped in the politics of incumbent Republican Sen. Roger Marshall and President Donald Trump.
Aug. 19th-20th – Five blocks on 9th (from Canterbury going east) closed
Five blocks on 9th Street from Canterbury Drive going east will be closed to through traffic beginning Aug. 19th.
FHSU Athletics Partners with INFLCR by Teamworks NIL Program
Fort Hays State University Athletics has announced its partnership with Influencer (INFLCR) by Teamworks to help expand and optimize its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program and opportunities for its student-athletes. The Tigers are launching their Fort Hays State Tiger Exchange program, which is a custom-designed NIL business registry for businesses, donors, alumni, and others interested in connecting with FHSU student-athletes.
Insect control in livestock
As we move into the latter part of the growing season, it is time to consider late summer and fall pests as well as your plans for next year. Both stable and horn fly populations tend to decline over the dry, hot part of summer but can resurge in late summer into fall if sufficient rainfall occurs.
Kansas leaders reject demands for food program data; feds threaten to withhold some funding
State leaders continued to stand firm against federal demands for personal data of Kansans who have received food assistance, even after a letter last week threatened funding losses.
Six GOP states send more than 1,000 National Guard to D.C. for Trump crackdown
Six Republican governors are sending more than 1,000 National Guard members to the District of Columbia after President Donald Trump last week activated 800 members from the district’s Guard as part of his federal takeover of the nation’s capital.
WoodRiver VP sees all energy prices rising long term
WoodRiver Energy Vice President Mike Thomas told Ellis County Commissioners on Aug. 12, 2025, that although natural gas market was currently stable, the industry sees all energy pricing rising long term.
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Kendra and Rose Ann Riley, The West Riley
Building relationships. Building business.
USD489 FY26 Budget essentially flat (3/10th of a mill increase)
According to the proposed USD489 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget published this week, the District’s total mill levy will increase approximately 3/10th of a mill. USD489’s 2026 proposed tax rate to fund the District is 53.303, up .337 from 2025’s 52.190.