Kansas Voters Overwhelmingly Say ‘No’ to Stripping Abortion Rights from the State Constitution
“Kansas was the first state to vote on abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. The vote preserves the right to an abortion in the Kansas Constitution.”
Cattle Chat: Monitoring for Summer Pneumonia in Calves
“Signs of pneumonia in calves include rapid breathing, laying down and being reluctant to rise, and having a high temperature,” said veterinarian Bob Larson. “These calves may also stray behind the rest of the herd due to difficulty breathing.”
Attorney General O’Connor Announces Nationwide Anti-Robocall Task Force
“Over 33 million scam robocalls are made to Americans every day,” said Attorney General O’Connor. “These scam calls include Social Security Administration fraud against seniors, Amazon scams against consumers, and many other scams targeting all consumers, including some of our most vulnerable citizens. An estimated $29.8 billion was stolen through scam calls in 2021. Most of this scam robocall traffic originates overseas.”
Death of Part Time Police Officer in Stafford County
Stafford County, KS– The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) High Risk Warrant Team, supported by the Kansas Highway Patrol Special Response Team, were requested to assist in the execution of a search warrant in Macksville, Kansas. On Monday, August 1, at approximately 12:15 p.m., KBI agents arrived at 410 N. Sheaffer to execute a […]
Temperatures Soar in Kansas: Don’t Leave Children in Cars
“Even a brief entrapment in a vehicle can expose a child to heat stroke once their body temperature reaches 104.”
K-State, KU Partner on Diabetes Prevention Program
“Extension agent says program has been successful in Lyon County”
Researchers Find Way to Improve Nitrogen Uptake in Field-Grown Maize
“Study indicates boost for yields, environment”
K-State Launches Effort to Support Growth of Meat Processors in Kansas
“Consumers continue strong demand for locally produced meat “
Lansing Correctional Facility Resident Death
Lansing, KS– Lansing Correctional Facility (LCF) resident Patrick William T. Unrein died Thursday, July 28, 2022, after being transported to St. John’s Hospital, Leavenworth where he was pronounced deceased by hospital staff. The cause of death is pending the results of an independent autopsy. Preliminary assessment indicates the death was not related to COVID-19. […]
Western Kansas Offers a Glimpse of What an Abortion Ban Might Look Like for Kansas City and Wichita
“As Kansans prepare to vote on the future of abortion, rural western Kansas offers a preview of what life with an abortion ban might eventually look like for the rest of the state.”