KU RedTire Program, Community Organizations Help Retain Russell County’s Only Dentistry Practice

Through a community effort involving Russell County organizations and services provided by KU's RedTire program, Russell County's Dr. Michael Jones can continue services while enjoying his retirement.

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Local News

Concordia Fire and EMS Department
Local Fire and EMS in Town Tackle Multiple Medical Emergencies, Transport One Patient to SRHC

Concordia Fire and EMS staff attended to multiple patients on Thursday, Dec. 5, with one basic life support long-distance transfer to Salina Regional Health Center (SRHC).

Dec 06, 2024
Concordia City Hall. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier
Local Concordia City Commissioners Discuss City Priorities in Lengthy Meeting

From bike-share program decisions to unsafe structures, the Concordia City Commission tackled significant issues in a packed agenda this week.

Dec 06, 2024
Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) logo. Imaging courtesy CCMC
Local Meadowlark Hospice Earns Five-Star Rating, One of Only Two Kansas Hospices to Achieve Distinction

Meadowlark Hospice earned a 5-star rating from the CMS Family Caregiver Survey, making it one of only two Kansas hospices to achieve this distinction.

Dec 06, 2024
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Local KU RedTire Program, Community Organizations Help Retain Russell County’s Only Dentistry Practice

Through a community effort involving Russell County organizations and services provided by KU's RedTire program, Russell County's Dr. Michael Jones can continue services while enjoying his retirement.

Dec 06, 2024
Kenneth Reitcheck. Image courtesy Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Local Statewide Silver Alert Canceled for Saline County Man Missing Since 2019

The Saline County Sheriff's Office identified the remains of a 69-year-old Salina man on Sunday this week, solving his disappearance from 2019. The human remains found in 2021 were matched to the man.

Dec 05, 2024
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Local Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Gov. Laura Kelly orders flags at half-staff on Saturday, recognizing National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day from sunup to sundown on Dec. 7.

Dec 05, 2024

Sports

TiAna Davis at Colby
Sports Cloud County Women's Basketball Home Saturday to Face Independence

The Cloud County Community College women's basketball team returns to Arley Bryant Gymnasium on Saturday, December 7 to host Independence in a Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference matchup.

Dec 06, 2024
Drew Sterrett win vs Lane Hoekman photo by Tucker Ashburn Concordia Blade-Empire.
Sports Panther Wrestling Begins

The Concordia high school Boys and Girls Wrestling season officially started last night as the Panthers hosted NCKL foe Abilene in a dual on Thursday, December 5th.

Dec 06, 2024
Keyon Garrett-Miller at Colby
Sports Cloud County Men's Basketball Team's Second-Half Comeback Falls Short at Colby, 73-66

Despite a valiant effort in the second-half, the Cloud County Community College men's basketball team's rally came up short in a tough 73-66 road loss to Colby in Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conf...

Dec 04, 2024
Talasia Thomas at Colby
Sports Cloud County Women's Basketball Falls to Colby, 77-58

The Cloud County Community College women's basketball team suffered a 77-58 setback to Colby in Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference play on Wednesday, December 4.

Dec 04, 2024
Kansas Basketball Coaches Association
Sports Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Preseason Rankings

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association has released their preseason rankings for all classes in the state of Kansas for both Boys and Girls.

Dec 03, 2024
KJCCC Women's Basketball POW Week 5
Sports KJCCC Women's Basketball Players of the Week - Week 5

2-0 weeks for both Garden City Community College and Kansas City Kansas Community College last week were led by Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Week 5 Players of the Week Jolie Mantz and S...

Dec 03, 2024