2+ hour, 58+ min ago   (156+ words) Posted by Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy of Canva Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced that the Kansas Department of Insurance is now accepting reimbursement requests through the HERO Act. The Helping First Responders Overcoming Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act is a…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago   (168+ words) Posted by Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy of Canva Gov. Laura Kelly has proclaimed August as Immunization Awareness Month in Kansas, highlighting the importance of vaccinations in protecting Kansans from preventable diseases. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is…...

21+ hour, 23+ min ago   (182+ words) The Clay Counts Coalition attended the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America National Conference in Orlando this July. The event focused on presenting new information in drug trends and mental health. Lori Martin, Community Mobilizer for Clay Counts Coalition, said the…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (203+ words) Posted by Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy of Canva Oakley USD 274 announced it has informed families of the death of a student and is making counseling services available to help students and staff cope with the loss. In a social media…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (178+ words) The Mark A. Chapman Wellness Center is holding a blood drive on August 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. According to Bryce Dolan, Development and Foundation Director at Clay County Medical Center, summer is an especially challenging time to maintain an adequate blood supply. The…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (213+ words) By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy of Bright Farms As growing concerns over recent cyclospora outbreaks linked to fresh produce, greenhouse-grown vegetables may offer consumers an added layer of food safety, according to Steve Bradley, president of COX farms, North America’s…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (135+ words) CCARE said in a statement that it will be starting a new low-cost spay and neuter program for pet cats beginning on Wednesday, August 5. On the first Wednesday of every month, cat-owners will be able to purchase a subsidized voucher…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (177+ words) KCLY Radio Bipartisan Bill Aims to Make Oral Cancer Medications More Affordable Posted by Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy of Canva U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran of Kansas and Tina Smith of Minnesota announced they have introduced the bipartisan Cancer Drug Parity Act…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (171+ words) Posted by Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy of Canva Kansas State University researchers are studying how bringing children and older adults together each day can improve health and well-being in rural communities. The research is centered on the Logan Intergenerational Family…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (143+ words) The Riley County Board of County Commissioners has approved a reorganization of the Riley County Health Department, the County said in a statement. According to the County, the Health Department’s proposed 2027 budget will be reduced by around 12% compared to the…...