Let the Sun Shine In! at Sunflower Fair Tuesday, Sept. 20 in Salina
Salina, KS- After two-years, the Sunflower Fair is back! Seniors, caregivers, and anyone who plans to celebrate more happy birthdays are invited! It happens Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center from 8 am to 4 pm in Salina. Cost is $20 before September 10 and $25 after this date. Registrations are […]
Governor Laura Kelly Announces $3.2 Million in Grants Available to Aid Rural First Responders Combatting Opioid Abuse
“Applications Open Through September 15”
Report by K-State Researchers Details Teacher Shortages by State
“Overall, there are at least 36,500 vacant positions along with 163,000 underqualified individuals filling teaching positions across the United States,” Nguyen said. “
Cattle Chat: Ways to Extend the Grazing Season
“Stockpiling forage through intensive grazing management may be a cost-effective way to provide nutrition to cattle”
Voters Kept Abortion Legal in Kansas, but Clinics Can’t Keep Up
“Earlier this month, voters soundly rejected an amendment to the Kansas Constitution that could have led to an abortion ban. But abortion remains tightly restricted in the state even as women from across the region flood Kansas clinics.”
Kansas Recounted 550,000 Ballots After the Abortion Amendment Lost. Only About 60 Votes Changed
“Abortion opponents requested the recount in nine counties after making unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud. The recount showed the amendment still lost by wide margins.”
Clay County is Second in the State for Pull Factor Improvement
“Clay County improved from a CTPF in Fiscal 2020 of .78 to a CTPF in 2021 of .93, a 20.21% improvement. Other counties in the area improved as well. Cloud from .97 to .99, Geary from .86 to .90, Marshal from .93 to .94, Riley from .72 to .74, and Washington from .59 to .60.”
Tips for Parents: Kindness, Compassion are Important Gifts for Teachers
“K-State’s Wiles says parents role should focus on support”
Check Your Credit: Program Helps Protect Consumers Against Identity Theft
“K-State extension agent urges Kansans to take advantage of free credit reports”
KBI Arrests Salina Man for 2011 Homicide
“Following the arrest, Couch was booked into the Saline County Jail. Bond was set at $1 million.”