Despite a Federal Rule, it’s Still Hard to Comparison Shop Hospital Care in Kansas
Two years after federal rules first required hospitals to tell you what they’re charging for different services, one report suggests only 15% of Kansas hospitals hit the mark. The consumer group Patient Rights Advocate’s February report found three of the 20 hospital systems that it reviews in the state — the organization focused on the largest hospital […]
How Tiny Saddles and Youth Rodeo Might Help Keep Another Generation in Rural Kansas
Dodge City, KS— How do you turn kindergartners into wranglers? “Little bitty saddles,” Melissa Vander Hamm said, “for little bitty kids.” There’s a bit more to youth rodeo than that. You need your own horse. Plus a trailer to haul the horse and a truck to tow it all. To ride, you’ll need one of those […]
TNR Program Back to Work in Clay Center
Clay Center, KS- One of the long term goals Clay County Animal Rescue and Education Center has is to be able to help the community better control the stray and feral cat colonies in the community. A town hall was held Monday night at the Clay County Museum where Ron Fancella, Jeanna Fancella, George Murchison, […]
Researchers Taking Team Approach to Kansas’ Water Challenges
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS – The director of a Kansas State University program that works to address the state’s water challenges credits a team-first philosophy for progress being made to improve water quality and conserve available resources. Susan Metzger, the associate director for K-State Research and […]
Governor Kelly Announces Appointments to Early Childhood Transition Task Force
Topeka, KS – Governor Laura Kelly today announced her appointments to the Early Childhood Transition Task Force, which was created by Governor Kelly’s first executive order of her second term, Executive Order 23-01. The Task Force is charged with reviewing Kansas’s early childhood care and education system and developing a roadmap for the creation of […]
From School Choice to Parents’ Rights, Kansas Lawmakers Are Pushing Education Changes
Wichita, KS— Dozens of education bills making their way through the Kansas Legislature this session could have a profound effect on public schools. Conservatives want to make it easier for families to send their children to private schools — including diverting tax dollars — and they’re once again pushing for more parental control over what’s taught […]
Wheat Grazing Draws to a Close With First Hollow Stem on the Horizon
By Gail Ellis Stillwater, OK– The first hollow stem stage of grazed wheat, a lead indicator of when to remove cattle from wheat pasture to preserve yield potential, could arrive within the next two to three weeks for some varieties. Amanda De Oliveira Silva, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist for small grains, said her wheat […]
K-State Grazing Specialist to Speak on Environmental Concerns in Beef Industry
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news Manhattan, KS – Beef cattle is big business in Kansas. The state holds the United States’ third largest number of cattle on ranches and feedyards – 6.5 million head, behind only Texas and Nebraska – and generates nearly $9 billion in cash receipts annually. In […]
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in Crawford County homicide
Crawford County, KS- Travis Conness has been located and is no longer at large. Conness has been arrested and will be charged with suspicion of attempted premeditated first degree murder and felony murder. Conness was arrested without incident and booked into the Crawford County Jail. The case will be prosecuted by the Crawford County […]
Officers Determine No Threat in School Graffiti
Manhattan, KS – Manhattan High School West Campus was cleared around 4:40 p.m. this afternoon after a graffiti message that was found in a school bathroom circulated over Snapchat causing the school to go on lockdown. The message was perceived as a threat to a planned pep rally. Shortly before 2:00 p.m. Friday afternoon, […]