CCMC Looking for Open Day Care Provider

Clay Center, KS- It’s not something new, people are always looking for an open day care provider to help care for their little while they go to appointments, go to work, or even for the child to have interaction with other children their age.  Austin Gillard, Chief Executive Officer from Clay County Medical Center said […]

Gardening Withdrawals? Start Seeds Indoors

By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— The temperatures are cold, snow is on the ground and gardeners are stuck inside. Fortunately, starting seeds indoors is a great kick-start to the spring garden. “Obtain your seeds from a reputable source, including garden centers and seed catalogs,” said Kansas State University horticulture […]

UPDATE: Homicide Investigation in Neosho County

Neosho County, KS The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Neosho County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest connected to the death of Elaina Asprea, of Chanute.   On Wednesday, Dec. 28, Joseph R. Deluca, 37, was served an arrest warrant for second-degree murder at the Cumberland County Detention Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Deluca […]

After Year One…

Salina, KS- “It’s hard to believe that we are already coming up on the one-year anniversary of affiliating with Salina Regional Health System (SRHC),” said Memorial Health System CEO, Harold Courtois. “I am proud of our employees; they have worked hard to make this a smooth transition. SRHC has a great affiliation model, and we […]

Governor Kelly Bans TikTok from State-Owned Devices, Prohibits Access on State Network

Topeka, KS– Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order #22-10, which bans the use of the social media platform TikTok on all state-owned devices for Kansas executive branch agencies, boards, and commissions and their respective employees, and prohibits access on the state network. This order is in response to the national security and privacy risks […]

Governor Kelly Announces Kansas State Fire Marshal Doug Jorgensen to Retire

Topeka, KS– Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas State Fire Marshal Doug Jorgensen will retire from the position in January 2023 after serving in the role for 11 years. Jorgensen will temporarily stay with the agency as Deputy Fire Marshal to help the new State Fire Marshal transition into the role. “I thank Doug […]

Cattle Chat: Use Calving Pasture Rotation to Prevent Disease Spread 

Manhattan, KS- As cows begin calving K-State experts advise moving the pregnant cows to new pastures every few weeks to reduce disease spread among the newborns   By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service   MANHATTAN, Kan. — The old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is […]