K-State Salina to host family-friendly community egg hunt and pancake feed
SALINA — The Salina-area community is invited to the Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus’s Purple Egg Hunt and pancake feed on Saturday, April 8.The family-friendly day kicks off with a pancake feed hosted by the K-State Flight Team. During the morning, a K-State bunny will be available for photos, and the festivities continue with […]
Kansas Energy Program sends Kansas teams to national KidWind competition
MANHATTAN — After hosting the Kansas Statewide KidWind Challenge, the Kansas Energy Program in Kansas State University’s Engineering Extension department will advance six teams to the National KidWind Challenge in Boulder, Colorado, May 14-17.Student teams from schools in Beloit, Buhler, Burlington, Hutchinson and Oakley will represent Kansas in the national competition.The Kansas KidWind Challenge starts with six regional competitions across the State of Kansas. Four teams […]
Cattle Chat: Caring for the heifers at calving
K-State cattle experts share tips for success during calving season. By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — When starting a family, first-time mothers tend to experience longer labors than those who’ve given birth before. In much the same way, heifers need to be managed differently than cows at calving time, […]
Colored plastic mulches may provide boost to garden crops
K-State’s Upham says tomatoes favor red K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – It may seem trivial, but home gardeners who choose to use plastic mulch may want to note the advantages that research has shown for colored mulches over the more traditional black plastic mulch. Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham […]
Western Governors University Launches “Fund My Classroom” Program for 2023; K-12 Educators Encouraged to Apply for Grant Funding by April 14
Nonprofit, fully online university plans to award up to $100,000 in funding to teachers across Kansas, Illinois, Missouri and Minnesota to bring innovative classroom projects and initiatives to life Topeka, Kan. (April 3, 2023) – Western Governors University (WGU) recently announced the return of its “Fund My Classroom” initiative, issuing a call for K-12 teachers across the state […]
Mulready Files Action Against CVS/Caremark
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready announced today the filing of an administrative action against CVS/Caremark that outlines alleged violations of the Patient’s Right to Pharmacy Choice Act. The filing targets the practice of “steering patients” to CVS pharmacies and prescription mail-order services and seeks to censure, suspend, place on probation or revoke the Pharmacy […]
Weekend fires threaten several areas in Riley County
(Riley County, KS – April 3, 2023) Riley County Fire District #1 battled three wildfires over the weekend. Thankfully no homes were lost and no injuries have been reported.The first fire started Friday evening in Southeast Riley County, near Gehrt Road and Hwy 177. RCFD#1 was dispatched at 5:15 PM for reports of heavy smoke […]
Joel Oliver named as Executive Director, Chief Investment Officer for Pooled Money Investment Board
TOPEKA – (April 3, 2023) – The Pooled Money Investment Board (PMIB) has named Joel Oliver of Topeka as its new executive director and chief investment officer. Oliver joins the PMIB with more than 25 years of experience in the banking industry. Most recently, Oliver served more than 15 years as treasurer and chief investment […]
Meadowlark Hospice celebrates National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is an opportunity to educate our communities about the importance of advanced care planning. NHDD was founded in 2008 by Nathan Kottkamp. He is a healthcare lawyer who saw the need to provide information to the public and providers about healthcare decision-making. By participating in NHDD, we are able […]
Get ready for outdoor summer safety at Bug-A-Palooza April 15th
(Riley County, KS – April 3, 2023) The Riley County Health Department wants to keep the creepy-crawley-bitey-stingy-rashy elements of the great outdoors from ruining your summer. Visit the annual Bug-A-Palooza festival Saturday, April 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to learn how to protect yourself and your family from insect bites, snakes, poison ivy, […]