No Nightmares: K-State Expert Shares Tips for Halloween Food Safety
By Emily Halstead, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS- Temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling which means Halloween is quickly approaching. While the holiday is not always thought to be overly risky in terms of food safety, any time perishable foods are left out can be a nightmare. “Perishable foods […]
Oct-FLU-ber Fest Vaccine Event Aims to Protect Riley County from Influenza and COVID-19
Riley County, KS- Flu season is here once again and the Riley County Health Department (RCHD) is helping the community stay healthy by offering vaccines. Influenza vaccines as well as COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are available at the Riley County Health Department’s Health Clinic at 2030 Tecumseh Road as a walk-in service or by appointment. […]
Sens. Moran, Tester Push to Expand VA Telehealth Services for Rural Veterans
“The senators’ bipartisan Hannon Act, signed into law on October 17th, 2020, required the VA to increase the number of locations where VA telehealth care is available at non-VA facilities through a grant funding program.”
Sen. Marshall Statement on Boston University Risky Gain of Function Research
“NIH continues to fund this dangerous research while it obstructs Congressional investigations into the COVID origins despite admissions from the U.S. Intelligence Community, the WHO, the Lancet, and countless others that it is possible the COVID-19 pandemic arose from a lab accident in Wuhan.”
Cattle Chat: Low-Stress handling
“K-State beef cattle experts offer tips on reducing calf weight loss at sale time”
KDOT, Kansas Association of Counties’ New Online Tool Improves Planning
“While our county roads and bridges are aging and construction and maintenance costs are rising, we also have great opportunities. KDOT is fully funded for the first time in more than a decade and there are significant federal funding opportunities available to local governments.”
Kansas Ranks Among the Worst in the Country on Both Mental Illness and Its Treatment
“A new report ranks Kansas last in the U.S. in mental health due to high rates of mental illness and barriers to accessing care.”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Record Interest in Rural Housing Development
“We need to build more housing so that every Kansas family can afford to put a roof over their head – and so we can attract and retain the workers needed to continue our record-breaking economic success,” Governor Laura Kelly said.”
LCMHF Residents Celebrate Educational Landmarks Through Barton Community College
“People might not always sympathize with someone who has been to prison but Lyon said he’s ready to prove to society that residents can have value upon release.”
Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Develops New Test for Cattle Diseases
“The new K-State test will allow veterinarians and cattle producers to screen their herds and herd additions for these specific disease-causing organisms, helping them more effectively prevent and manage the diseases.”