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.”

Governor Laura Kelly Tours Future Child Mental Health Hospital in Hays

“One of my highest priorities since taking office has been strengthening our mental health system in Kansas, especially in underserved parts of the state,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “This hospital will provide top-notch care to children in Hays and beyond – reinforcing my Administration’s efforts to increase the mental health resources needed to keep young Kansans safe and healthy.” 

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 […]

Veterinary Researchers Identify Potential Treatment for Emerging Rabbit Diseases

Manhattan, KS— A discovery by researchers at Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine may save the lives of wild and domestic rabbits threatened by the recent spread of lagovirus diseases, including Rabbit hemorrhagic disease and European brown hare syndrome. Through collaboration with researchers from other Kansas Board of Regents universities, K-State virologists Yunjeong Kimand […]