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 Dec. 4: Concordia Fire and EMS Respond to Multiple Calls, Transport One Patient

Concordia Fire and EMS staff responded to multiple calls on Wednesday, Dec. 4, but only transported one patient to North Central Kansas Medical Center (NCKMC) for further treatment.

Dec 05, 2024
Silver Alert for Loyal Shirley. Image courtesy Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI)
Local UPDATED: KBI Cancels Silver Alert, Oberlin Police Say Man Located Safely

The Oberlin Police Department reported to the KBI that they found 97-year-old Loyal Shirley safe. The KBI has canceled the Silver Alert.

Dec 04, 2024
Evaluate a live Christmas tree closely before you buy it, says K-State horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini. Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension News Service
Local K-State Horticulture Expert Shares Tips for Choosing and Caring for Live Christmas Trees

K-State horticulture specialist Cynthia Domenghini shares tips to keep in mind when purchasing a live Christmas tree.

Dec 04, 2024
The exterior of the Cloud County Courthouse in Concordia, Kan. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier
Local Employee Changes and 2025 Pay Scale Top Cloud County Commission Discussions

Commissioners approved staff reassignments, honored the employee of the month and decided on the county's future pay structure.

Dec 04, 2024
The City of Concordia Kan., Logo
Local UPDATED: Traffic Lights Fixed at 11th and Lincoln

Traffic lights at the intersection of 11th and Lincoln went out of order this afternoon, but the City Road and Bridge Department repaired it to working order, with more repairs planned for tomorrow mo...

Dec 03, 2024
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Local Governor Kelly Announces $10.7M to Expand Internet Access to Devices and Public Wi-Fi

Governor Laura Kelly announced a new round of funding for the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. Applications will open on Thursday, Dec. 12.

Dec 03, 2024

Sports

NJCAA Men's Basketball Rankings Week 4
Sports New Rankings For Four KJCCC Men's Basketball Teams As Six Teams Ranked Or Receiving Votes

After seeing a battle of ranked teams lead to a 35-game winning streak snapped for Barton Community College, shakeups among the latest NJCAA Men’s Basketball polls have four teams ranked and two more ...

Dec 03, 2024
Kuel Akot
Sports Cloud County Men's Basketball Wins Nail Biter Over Fort Hays Tech Northwest on the Road

Freshman Kuel Akot made a three-pointer with 0.8 seconds left, and the Cloud County Community College men's basketball team picked up a nail biting win on Saturday, November 30, taking down Fort Hays ...

Nov 30, 2024
Lilliana Peterson
Sports Cloud County Women's Basketball Runs Away from Fort Hays Tech Northwest in Conference Road Win

The Cloud County Community College women's basketball team dispatched Fort Hays Tech Northwest, 89-43, in a Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference contest on Saturday, November 30 in Max L. Jones...

Nov 30, 2024
Syncere Burnette vs #1 Barton
Sports Cloud County Men's Basketball Falls for the First Time in 86-75 Loss to No. 1 Barton

The Cloud County Community College men's basketball team came up short in a hard-fought contest against No. 1 Barton on Tuesday, November 26, with the unbeaten Cougars securing an 86-75 victory over t...

Nov 27, 2024
Bre Frazier vs Barton
Sports Cloud County Women's Basketball Records Bounce-Back Win Against Barton

Taking to the floor just three days after suffering their first loss of the season to Dodge City, the Cloud County Community College women's basketball team bounced back in a big way as the T-Birds pi...

Nov 27, 2024
KJCCC Men's POW Wk 4
Sports KJCCC Men's Basketball Players of the Week - Week 4

A trio of KJCCC men’s basketball players have earned KJCCC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honors with Wesly Rosa (Dodge City) and Matthew Garber (Cloud County) both earning co-Division 1 Men’s Ba...

Nov 26, 2024