Utah Stories · St Joseph, MO
On April 3, 1860, a young rider of small stature departed on horseback from St. Joseph, Missouri with a satchel of mail. He was on the first leg of a 2,000 mile route, heading west to California. Nine days and 23 hours later the mail would arrive on the Pacific coast in what was the original ride of the Pony Express. Although types of horsemounted mail service had been used throughout history, the Pony Express was “the first American express mail service,” said Jackie Lewin, volunteer historian of the Pony Express Museum. “It originated because over half-a-million people had emigrated to the West Coast in the 1840s and 1850s, and these new settlers wanted to keep in contact with the east coast.” The prevailing wisdom at the time dictated that a cross-country mail route could not be maintained year-round, due to the weather and terrain.
The Savannah Reporter · Savannah, MO
Nearby: Savannah, MOMinnie Cline Elementary students are receiving hands-on Agriculture Education on the Move lessons from educator Darcie Marinchek in Savannah. Thanks to the efforts of Darcie… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Savannah Reporter · Savannah, MO
Nearby: Savannah, MOby Rylee Jones, Sage Kerns & Peyton HangartnerSavannah High School On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Savannah students attended an assembly to remember and celebrate local veterans.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Savannah Reporter · Savannah, MO
Nearby: Savannah, MOFor generations, Savannah graduates have answered the call to serve our country. From those who served decades ago to those proudly wearing the uniform today,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Leaven Catholic Newspaper · Atchison, KS
Nearby: Atchison, KSby John SorceSpecial to The Leaven ATCHISON — The First Steps Childhood Learning Center, another feature of the Marian Heights development here, held a grand opening the morning of Oct. 22. About 60 people were in attendance, including several who helped fundraise for the facility. “It was nice to see all of the people who were part of getting this project done be able to come together to celebrate the ribbon cutting,” said Shelby Buman, communications coordinator at St. Benedict’s Abbey. The abbey purchased the property at 1926 N. 2nd St. thanks to a nearly $5 million grant from the state of Kansas in 2021, beginning a new chapter in its efforts to serve the community. Now known as Marian Heights, the property is home to organizations that support individuals and families in different stages of life, including the Pregnancy Resource Center of Atchison, Sacred Heart Counseling and a KerixHealth location.
MSC News · Atchison, KS
Nearby: Atchison, KSMary Ellen Funk, 97, of Atchison, Kansas, died peacefully Tuesday, October 27, 2026. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 14, at 2 p.m. at Atchison United Methodist Church, with Pastor Cyd Stein officiating. Family and friends are invited to a reception and visitation beginning at 1 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Mary Ellen was born August 21, 1929, in Albany, Missouri, the daughter of Garner F. Young and Ida May (Chip) Young. She graduated from Albany High School and built a life centered on hard work, family, faith and kindness to others. She married Donald Lee Funk on September 14, 1957. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1971. Mary Ellen worked several jobs over the years before spending 21 years in the food service department at the Atchison Youth Center. Known for her generosity and willingness to help others, she was always ready to assist someone in need.
MSC News · Atchison, KS
Nearby: Atchison, KSCharles E. “Chick” Falk Jr., 85, of Atchison, Kansas, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Mayo Clinic – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, November 10, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Benedict Church in Atchison, with the Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB, as celebrant. A parish rosary will be held Monday, November 9, at 5 p.m. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison, with visitation following until 7 p.m. Burial will be at Alderson Cemetery. Chick was born January 6, 1941, in Lancaster, Kansas, the son of Charles Joseph Falk Sr. and Bertha “Birdie” (Watowa) Falk. He attended Shannon Hill School for eight years and graduated from Atchison County Community High School. He married Donna M. Noll on May 15, 1965. The couple had four children: Michael, Mark, Rick and Kristy. They later separated. On May 13, 1994, Chick married Linda Haas Kenyon and helped raise her two sons, Jake and Jonathan.
EssentiallySports · Atchison, KS
Nearby: Atchison, KSA shipment arriving at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on October 30 had a rather unusual description on its paperwork. Coming in from Guangzhou, China, through an express-consignment service, the parcel was listed as containing “Hair Pins Metal.” But when US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers took a closer look, something about its contents didn’t add up. Watch What’s Trending Now! A closer look only raised more questions. The items appeared poorly made, prompting US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers to hold the shipment for further examination. ADVERTISEMENT Inside the parcel were 75 counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl championship rings. The NFL, which holds the relevant trademark rights, confirmed that the rings were fake. CBP estimated that their genuine counterparts would have carried a combined retail value of around $750,000.
Benedictine College · Atchison, KS
Nearby: Atchison, KSFacebook X/Twitter LinkedIn Email On Tuesday, October 27, three judges of the Kansas Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on two cases while surrounded by the history and grandeur of the Assembly Room in the Independence Hall-inspired Moritz Library in D’Aniello Hall on the Benedictine College campus in Atchison, Kansas. Chief Judge Sarah Warner, along with Judge Karen Arnold-Burger and Judge Rachel Pickering, conducted the proceedings in the historically accurate reproduction of the room in Philadelphia where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were debated and signed. Students and public behind the ‘bar’ in the Assembly Room during the Kansas Court of Appeals cases. “This was a fantastic opportunity for our students and the general public to see how appellate advocacy actually works,” said Dr. Kevin Vance, Director of the Center for Constitutional Liberty at Benedictine College.
The Leavenworth Times · Fort Leavenworth, KS
Nearby: Fort Leavenworth, KSBagpipers lead the 107th annual Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday in downtown Leavenworth. John RichmeierSoldiers from Fort Leavenworth march Wednesday in the Leavenworth… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Leavenworth Times · Leavenworth, KS
Nearby: Leavenworth, KSStaff report The Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation has officially kicked off its Annual Giving Campaign. This communitywide fundraising initiative provides vital resources to enrich… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Pine and Lakes Echo Journal · Leavenworth, KS
Nearby: Leavenworth, KSAPPLETON, Minn. — The Prairie Alliance for Human Dignity will host a vigil, rally and news conference Saturday in Appleton in response to the arrival of the first ICE detainees at the Appleton Detention Facility. CoreCivic, the longtime owner of the shuttered private prison, announced a contract to reopen the 1,600-bed facility for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention. A day later, the company announced it had sold the property to the federal government but would still operate it. According to information from CoreCivic that was shared in August during a roundtable in Appleton, detainees will come largely from Minnesota and neighboring areas that are the responsibility of the Minneapolis office of ICE. The facility will hold only adult men and women, the company said at the time, and detainees are expected to be held an average of 35 to 65 days.
The University Daily Kansan · Leavenworth, KS
Nearby: Leavenworth, KSGraphic by Olivia Welhoelter The op-ed below does not necessarily reflect the views of the University Daily Kansan and its members.Anime can teach a toddler their shapes, and it can leave an adult staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m. questioning everything they believe. Somehow, it still gets dismissed as “just cartoons.” But it's not just a genre. It’s a medium, and it’s been misjudged for decades. Here's why it's not just cartoons.Anime is hand-drawn or computer-generated animation originating from Japan. It can have a very kid-like cartoon aesthetic or very mature animation for poised palettes, with narratives or visuals strong enough to get it banned in many countries.Animes can be simple or complex. Many animes traverse a philosophical plane that some live-action shows don’t touch as much or as well as anime can. It can be especially impactful as it reflects worlds similar to ours, with the same problems we deal with in our society.