Volunteers, work needing done connect through website
HAYS – A new website designed to connect people interested in volunteering with volunteer opportunities has been established by the United Way of Ellis County. The website, nwksvolunteers.org, was launched […]
Delphos auditorium sees improvements
DELPHOS – Renovations have begun that are making the Delphos City Auditorium a venue that can accommodate an increasing number of public events. The city of Delphos replaced the building’s […]
New heating system saves money for American Legion
GLEN ELDER – A new HVAC system purchased with grant funds has substantially lowered the cost of heating the American Legion Post No. 143 meeting hall. Utility costs in January […]
Father brings Rachel’s Challenge to Northwest Kansas
Area school staff members received information about Rachel’s Challenge from Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Joy Scott, the first person killed in the Columbine High School shooting in April […]
Community foundation raises matching funds
ELLSWORTH – A kickoff event at which about half of those in attendance were first-time donors ensured that the Smoky Hills Charitable Foundation had more than $46,000 pledged toward a […]
Fiddler a favorite in WPAA concert series
COLBY – Jana Jae and her famous blue fiddle delighted the audience at a Western Plains Arts Association concert in Colby in October. Known as the first lady of country […]
New equipment improves response for heart patients
BELLVILLE – New equipment purchased for the Republic County Hospital main trauma room is improving response times for patients with heart problems. The Zoll X monitor/defibrillator, partially purchased through grant […]
International music festival brings artists to KWU
SALINA – More than 1,000 people attended concerts throughout the week of the fifth annual Kansas Wesleyan University International Music Festival in March 2019. Four concert performances by artists from […]
New technical education facility brings votech to Quinter
QUINTER – A technical education facility that teaches young people work skills in demand in Northwest Kansas started classes for its first nine students in August. The building at 102 […]