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Wheat Scoop: Gone with the Wind
The lives of one Kansas farm family were forever changed after a large and violent long-track tornado tore across north central Kansas on May 25, 2015. Ranking as one of the most violent tornadoes of the season with an EF4 rating and estimated winds of 180 miles per hour, the funnel was on the ground for more than a staggering 90 minutes, bending railroad tracks and snapping trees three or four feet wide in half.
Milford Lake accident sends one person to the hospital
Geary County Emergency Management said emergency vehicles responded to East Rolling Hills at Milford Lake at around noon Wednesday. A male subject was struck by a boat prop while in the water. Bystanders on scene treated the subject until emergency personnel arrived. He was flown by Lifestar Air Ambulance to...
New Herington clinic celebrating opening
Nine months after losing all medical services, a ribbon cutting is scheduled for the new Heartland Health Care Clinic in Herington at 5 p.m. June 28. The ribbon cutting precedes the start of the town’s Ladies Night Out event by 30 minutes. Haley Jones, Memorial Health System’s director of development and marketing, said the clinic began seeing patients in May but they were holding off on the ...
Concordia Fire & EMS Report for Thursday, June 27th
At 1:09pm, M-2 was dispatched for a medical emergency, one patient was transported to North Central Kansas Medical Center. At 2:05pm, E-1 was dispatched for a fire alarm, response was cancelled due to false alarm. At 4:47pm, M-5 was dispatched for a long-distance transfer of one patient to Wesley Medical...
Significant Collision at Washington County Intersection Results in Injuries
In Washington County, a recent two-vehicle collision resulted in injuries for a Clyde man who failed to yield the right-of-way. The incident occurred at the intersection of 6th and Arrowhead Road on Thursday, June 20th. Edward D. Willbrant, driving a 2016 Ford F-250 pickup, collided with a semi driven by...
“Danger” Change of Command scheduled at Fort Riley
The Change of Command for the 1st Infantry Division “Danger” is scheduled at the Cavalry Parade Field, Fort Riley, on Friday, at 9:30 a.m. The outgoing division commander is Maj. Gen. John V. Meyer, III and the incoming division commander will be Maj. Gen. Monté L. Rone.
Ft. Riley hosts 3rd Armored Corps Best Squad Competition
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Fort Riley hosted the 3rd Armored Corps Best Squad Competition this week, with final challenges wrapping up this morning. The event brought together 12 squads of Third Armored Corps units from 4 states and competed in a series of challenges over the course of four days.
Water Line Break - June 27, 2024 - Elm Street between NW 7th - NW 10th
The Public Works Department is repairing a water line break, and temporary water shut-off may impact the following:. It is unclear how long water service may be impacted. Once water is restored, it may appear cloudy at first, but is safe for drinking. Questions or Concerns? Please contact Public Works...
Master Magician and Mentalist Kent Axell to Perform at Concordia's Brown Grand Theatre
Prepare to be awestruck as Las Vegas-based magician and mentalist Kent Axell performs at the Brown Grand Theatre in downtown Concordia on Thursday, July 25th at 7 pm. The show, "The Mind Reader," is family friendly and fully interactive. Audio file. Axell's riveting fusion of magic, psychological illusions, showmanship, and...
Detailing the career of the one, the only Josie Puelz
As Josie Puelz is asked to reflect on the highs and the lows of five years as a Concordia Bulldog, she can’t help but feel a bit teary-eyed. The tears well up mostly because of how blessed she’s been from a wholistic life perspective. Now she is coming to grips with the closure of that chapter of her life. Josie is happy to cover the full spectrum, from the national titles to her challenging fifth year to the happiest of memories that include her showing off that signature wide smile while surrounded by the teammates and coaches she loves.
The Truth About Tom Carson
The Abilene hardcase was less than the legends. June 14, 1871. Abilene, Kansas Marshal Wild Bill Hickok hires Tom Carson as a deputy. There are a lot of myths about Carson. That he was Kit Carson’s nephew. That he racked up several notches on his gun over the years. That he was killed several years later, in the line of duty. He may have confronted John Wesley Hardin for illegally carrying a pistol in town–but even that is in question.
Missing Dog Shows Up The Next Day With Unusual Friends And Shocks His Family
When the Krier family realized that their loving Black Labrador named Bo was missing, they were in panic. They frantically started looking for him everywhere. Bo’s parents knew how much he loved adventures. Sneaking out of their house in Concordia, Kansas, and going on an excursion on his own was something that he enjoyed.
Speaking Truth: The Battle with Loneliness
Clay Center, Kansas – Elvis Presley recorded the song, Where No One Stands Alone. In it he sings, “Like a king, I may live in a palace so tall; With great riches to call my own; But I don't know a thing; In this whole wide world; That's worse than being alone.”
GEARY MOSBURG
MANHATTAN, Kan.-- Geary Wayne Mosburg, 84, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at his residence. He was born Oct. 24, 1939 in Clay Center, Kan., the son of Harold and Violet (Knitter) Mosburg. Geary graduated from Clay Center High School with the class of 1958. Geary was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Manhattan, a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge, a 32nd degree Mason and was a member of the ISIS Shrine.
Home Country: Haying isn't what it used to be
Now I’m not sayin’ that comin’ down with that Lombardo in my back was a good thing … nossir. Hurtin’ like that can’t hardly ever be good, ‘course, but everywhite cloud has a silver linin’ as they do say. Alphonse Wilson here,...
Soldiers Participate in Land Navigation Competition
Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Armored Corps conducted land navigation exercises as part of the unit's Best Squad Competition at Fort Riley, Kansas. Ten units from within the corps are taking part in the event. The soldiers are all gunning for the opportunity to compete in the Army Forces Command's...
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