Saturday, March 22, 2025
Destruction from a severe storm is seen Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Wayne County, Mo.
Wildfires and tornadoes unleash death and destruction
UNITED STATES – A massive storm system moved across the United States and unleashed winds that triggered deadly dust storms and over 100 wildfires, with nearly 300 homes damaged or destroyed in …
Jesse Scoggan
Pawnee Mental Health promotes Scoggan to Youth Community Supervisor
KANSAS – Pawnee Mental Health is pleased to announce the promotion of Jesse Scoggan to Youth Community Services Supervisor for the organization’s western region, encompassing Cloud, …
Red Cross Giving Day, March 26
KANSAS, MARCH 17, 2025 — The American Red Cross of Kansas is issuing a call to help ensure no one faces a disaster alone by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26. A Beloit Community …
Kansas Transit Driver Appreciation Day honors drivers who keep communities moving
NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS   – On March 18, 2025, we will celebrate Kansas Transit Driver Appreciation Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the incredible work of transit drivers who provide …
Kansas Wildlife & Parks Game Warden, Landen Cleveland, talks about lever action steps with Beloit Grade 6th grade student, Aspen Thiessen. 
KDWP offer free Hunters Safety Ed class
BELOIT – During the month of February, the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks visited Beloit Elementary School to offer 6th grade students a free Hunters Safety Education class. …
Rebekah Hagan
Heart Choices Banquet set for March 27
Heart Choices Pregnancy and Parenting Resource Center will hold their annual Spring Fundraising Dinner at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Beloit Municipal Building. The evening will …
Sports
Blujays Boys
Beloit senior, Jaidyn Follis, signed with Allen Community College, on Feb. 25, 2025, at the Beloit High School gymnasium. She is supported by, from left to right, front row: Courtney Follis (mom), Jaidyn, Clayton Follis (dad). Back row: Beloit High School Assistant Coach, Stephanie Litton, Head Coach Brandy Paul, Kaitlyn Follis (sister), Assistant Coach Josie Burke.

Jaidyn Follis signs with Allen CC volleyball

BELOIT – Beloit High School senior, Jaidyn Follis, signed with Allen Community College, to continue her volleyball career as a Lady Red Devil. Follis says she likes the college because it …
Lady Jays

Three Trojan boys named with NCAA All-League honors

BELOIT – Three Trojan boys have been named with NCAA All-League honors and include senior Eli Johnson, and Jackson Cheney, as First team All-League and junior, Joel Rexroat as Honorable …
Budke and Thompson earn NCAA First team All-League honors
KANSAS – The Beloit High School ladies have two seniors named with 2025 NCAA First Team All-League honors. The Beloit High School ladies ended their 2024-25 season as Sub-State Runners-up …
The Smoky Valley Home Educators (SVHE) basketball team finished their 2024-25 season at 23-4, as the National Division II Homeschool Basketball tournament Champions. Karlie Smith, of Jewell, Ks., shown holding the National trophy, helped her team with a tremendous junior year campaign.
Smith ends season with SVHE teams National Division II Championship title
KANSAS – The Smoky Valley Home Educators (SVHE) recently claimed the Kansas Christian Basketball Association State Championship played in McPherson. Karlie Smith, a junior from Jewell, …
Cunningham signs with Kansas Wesleyan Golf team
DOWNS – Lakeside senior, Jace Cunningham, signed his letter of intent, on March 11, 2025, at the high school gym in Downs, to play men’s golf at Kansas Wesleyan University. Cunningham is …
Three Lady Jays named with NPL All-League honors
BELOIT – Three St. John’s/Tipton Lady Jays have been selected for Northern Plains All-League honors. St. John’s/Tipton Lady Jays ended their season at, 13-7, as Sub-State …
Three Blujay boys named with NPL All-League honors
BELOIT – Three St. John’s/Tipton Blujay boys have been selected for Northern Plains All-League honors. St. John’s/Tipton boys ended their season at, 14-5, as Sub-State …

Beloit girls fall to Southeast of Saline

The Beloit High School Dance team, from left to right: Zelma Krone, Courtney Kadel, Adi Francis, Paisley Mcmillan, Kendra Rowh, and Maddox Engelbert treat the fans to an excellent perfomance during the Trojan boys halftime home game. They are coached by Jennifer Thompson.
The Beloit Lady Trojans lost to the Southeast of Saline Lady Trojans, 66-31, Friday night. With its second consecutive loss, Beloit falls to 1-2 overall and 0-1 in the NCAA. The Lady Trojans …
Obituaries
Joshua Jackson
Joshua J. Jackson, 41, Glen Elder
GLEN ELDER – Joshua Jeremiah Jackson, 41, passed away March 6, 2025, at his parent’s rural Glen Elder home surrounded by family. Joshua was born on June 30, 1983 the second child of James …
Kerry Rozman
Kerry Rozman, 61, Clay Center
CLAY CENTER,   formerly Beloit – With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kerry Thierolf Rozman on March 8, 2025. Born on December 23, 1963 to Judd and Judy Thierolf, Kerry grew up in …
Judy Pohlman, 79, Beloit
BELOIT – Funeral services for Judy Pohlman, age 79 of Beloit, will be at 10 AM Monday, March 10 at the Beloit Methodist Church, and graveside services will be at 2 PM Monday at the Pleasant …
Joshua Jackson, 41, Glen Elder
GLEN ELDER – Memorial services for Joshua Jackson, age 41 of Glen Elder, will be at 11 AM Saturday, March 22 at the First Methodist Church of Glen Elder. Cremation has taken place. Memorials …
Beverly James
Beverly James, 90, Beloit
BELOIT – On March 7th, 2025, Beverly "Bev" Bea James passed away peacefully at the age of 90 in Beloit, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, and her parents. Beverly …
Letters | Opinion | Columns | Community News

Grain Belt Express EIS; Docket No. DOE-HQ-2023-0020

Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General to: Dear Secretary Wright: I am writing in strong opposition to a proposal by the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (DOE LPO) for a …

The Midwest-Plains NIETC violates the Federal Power Act

Dear Editor, Midwest-Plains was one of 10 energy transmission corridors (also referred to as NIETCs) designated by the Department of Energy on May 8, 2024. Subsequently, the Farm Bureaus of Kansas, …

Have a Merry Christmas with a fresh cut tree

Have a Merry Christmas with a fresh cut tree

BY CASSIE THIESSEN, HORTICULTURE AGENT Post Rock Extension District The Holiday Season is not complete without a Christmas tree. Nothing beats the look, feel, and smell of bringing a real Christmas …

Post Rock Extension Answers

Post Rock Extension Answers

BY BLAIRE TODD, LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AGENT K-State Research and Extension-Post Rock District The third trimester of pregnancy is a crucial period because of the rapid growth the fetus undergoes and …

Time to Round Up Your Gardening Tools

With the cooler temperatures and longer nights, our gardens have come to an end. That means it is time to round up our gardening tools and tuck them safely away for next year. It is important to take …

LETTER TO EDITOR

Dear Editor, On May 8. 2024, the Department of Energy announced a list of ten potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, or NIETCs. These corridors were designated by the DOE to …

Denny Diamond to perform Thursday, April 3, in Beloit.

A Neil Diamond Story – Denny Diamond to perform

BELOIT – You can wear your blue jeans, but you won’t have to travel far to see A Neil Diamond Story as the Beloit Concert Association’s concert series brings singer …

Asherville Achievers meet in March

The Asherville Achievers monthly meeting was held on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Beloit at 6:30 pm. President Kayley McGuire called the meeting to order. Secretary, Aspen …

4-H council report

The latest 4-H meet on January 20th, 2025. There were seven members present and the meeting was called to order by President Bently Pruitt. The meeting started with speaking about the event …

In memory of Bob Roush

  At the beginning of February, several communities lost one of it’s greatest pillars unexpectedly. Since then, several different people have expressed that it will take a lot to fill …
Web extras
A brief history of the s'more, America’s favorite campfire snack
Every summer, millions of marshmallows will be toasted over fires across America. Many will be used as an ingredient in the quintessential summer snack: the s’more. Eating gooey marshmallows …
Summer Camps Guide: Helping Parents Choose the Right Fit for Their Child
Summer Camps Guide: Helping Parents Choose the Right Fit for Their Child
Spring break often reminds families of the approach of summer and the need to find the best summer camp experiences for their children. Whether a child is entering kindergarten or transitioning ...
Thrilling Spring Adventures in Myrtle Beach
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From catfishing to catphishing: The evolution of a romance scam
Spokeo explains how catfishing + phishing leads to catphishing, which happens when the grift goes from messing with your heart to messing with your identity, and maybe even your bank account.
Healthy Foods, Redefined – The Power of Salmon
(BPT) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently updated the nutrition requirements on the claim of using the word "healthy" on food packaging. This updated definition helps consumers cut …