Expungement Clinic Coming to Manhattan Public Library
Manhattan, KS- Those with a criminal record with Riley County and Manhattan Municipal courts will have an opportunity for a fresh start and get their records expunged during a one-day expungement clinic at the Manhattan Public Library. This is the second time this clinic has been held in Manhattan. Joy Springfield, Director for Pro-Bono […]
What to Do With Those Falling Leaves and Pumpkin Seeds?
“After clearing lawn, use clippings for compost, says K-State horticulture expert”
Safety First in Vehicles: Buckle Up, Phone Down
Topeka, KS– The Kansas Department of Transportation is encouraging everyone to think safety first when getting into a vehicle and participate in Buckle Up Phone Down Day (BUPD), which is being recognized today, Oct. 21. Drivers will see increased enforcement of occupant protection and texting laws across the state. The goal is to bring awareness […]
Spiders for Halloween? Not Likely, says K-State Entomologist
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news Manhattan, KS. – They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky. And all together ooky… But unlike the Addams Family of 1960s television fame, spiders are likely to be gone by Halloween. Kansas State University entomologist Jeff Whitworth says four spider species common to […]
Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae
Topeka, KS– The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or […]
Justice Department Files Multiple Lawsuits to Stop the Illegal Sale of Unauthorized Vaping Products
The United States filed complaints against six companies and related individuals to stop the illegal manufacture and sale of unauthorized vaping products, the Department of Justice announced today. In civil complaints and accompanying court papers filed in U.S. District Court, the government alleges that the defendants illegally manufacture and sell electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) […]
Governor Laura Kelly and Bipartisan Leaders Secure Over $340M Annually for Kansas Hospitals
“After Three Years of Advocacy, Kansas Receives Approval for HCAIP Enhancement”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Receives $3.7M to Expand Broadband
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas has received a grant of more than $3.7 million to connect over 350 Native American households and businesses with broadband. “By connecting more than 350 Kickapoo households and businesses to high-speed internet, we’re continuing to deliver on our bold and ambitious goal […]
Don’t Wait to Perform Garden Equipment Maintenance
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— As temperatures drop and the first freeze approaches Kansas, draining hoses and irrigation lines should be at the top of the to-do list. Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham provides several tips to extend the longevity of garden tools and equipment. “Hoses […]
Hy-Vee Medicare Aisle Providing Free Plan Comparisons to Participants During Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period Oct. 15 – Dec. 7
West Des Moines, IA— Hy-Vee Medicare Aisle is providing free Medicare plan comparisons during Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP), which began Saturday, Oct. 15 and ends Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recommend all Medicare participants review their coverage each year to make sure their current plan […]