Lawrence Man Convicted of Threatening U.S. Congressman
Topeka, KS– A federal jury convicted a Kansas man today for making death threats against a United States congressman. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Chase Neill, 32, of Lawrence was found guilty of one count of threatening to murder U.S. Representative Jake LaTurner of Kansas. Neill is scheduled to be sentenced […]
Governor Kelly Shares How “Axing Your Taxes” Plan Helps Low-Income Kansans at Johnson County Clothing Bank
Lenexa, KS– Governor Laura Kelly today traveled to the Hillcrest Transitional Housing Clothing Bank in Lenexa to share how her “Axing Your Taxes” plan impacts low-income families. That plan includes a push to immediately ‘axe the tax’ on groceries and eliminate the state sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products; create an annual sales […]
Crews Have Cleaned Up Most of the Oil that Spilled out of the Keystone Pipeline in Kansas
Washington County, KS- The pipeline company that spilled nearly 600,000 gallons of oil onto fields and into a stream in north-central Kansas says it has cleaned up more than 85% of the crude. Meanwhile, the Washington County, Kansas, newspaper reported that the Keystone pipeline is by far the county’s biggest source of tax revenue. The county’s second-biggest source […]
Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $45 Million to Connect Kansans to High-Speed Internet
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $44.5 million will be awarded to nine service providers to extend high-speed internet to 18,468 locations in 15 underserved counties across the state. This is the third and final award phase of the Kansas Capital Project Funds (CPF) Broadband Infrastructure Program. The CPF program provides funding to make […]
Kansas 4-H Teams with Healthy Blue to Improve Wellness of Kansas Uouth
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– Officials with the Kansas 4-H Foundation and Healthy Blue have announced a partnership to invest in the mental health and well-being of Kansas youth. According to information from the 4-H Foundation, Healthy Blue – a collaboration of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Blue […]
Attorney General Drummond Files Request for More Time Between Executions
Oklahoma City, OK – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a motion with the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals requesting that seven impending executions be conducted with more time between each event. Drummond said he is grateful for the hard work of Department of Corrections (DOC) professionals who are spending many days each month in […]
Cattle Chat: Knowing What Ranch Records to Keep
By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS- The beginning of a new year often is an opportunity to reflect upon the past and set goals for the future. On a ranching operation, Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts say it is a good time to make recordkeeping and management […]
Kansas is a Rare State Without a Long-COVID Clinic, Leaving Some Patients Far from Specialists
It’s been over two years since Barry Guyer came down with COVID-19. “(I) was just out in the harvest field. I just got feeling terrible,” said Guyer, who farms near Goodland in northwest Kansas. “I got home that one night I said, ‘I think I’ve got this stuff.’” Guyer was admitted into the hospital for […]
Even in Winter, Gardens Need Water
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– Snow across portions of Kansas provided relief to landscapes during an abnormally dry December. But Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said yards may need another shot of moisture to alleviate stress in lawns and gardens. “A good, deep watering with moisture reaching […]
Happy Hippie Announces Expansion to Aggieville
Clay Center, KS- Erin Hammel, the owner of Happy Hippie in Clay Center, who recently just celebrated their 2 year anniversary at their location, has announced their expansion to a location in Aggieville that once previously housed Public Hall. Erin said they have signed a lease to open a Happy Hippie Health Bar in Aggieville, […]