KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries
The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in April. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas. Those celebrating 45 years: Kathryn Zeckser, Applications Developer III, Topeka Those celebrating 30 years: James Frye, Field Maintenance Administrator, Lebo Allen […]
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly Again Vetoes Bill Banning Transgender Girls from Girls’ Sports
KCUR | By Dylan Lysen Published March 17, 2023 at 4:31 PM CDT Stephen Koranda/Kansas News Service Gov. Laura Kelly rejecting the bill sets up a showdown with the Republican-dominated Kansas Legislature. The original vote on the bill fell two votes shy of a veto-proof majority. Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a bill banning […]
Human skeletal remains found in Allen County
ALLEN COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are conducting a death investigation after remains were found Saturday evening near Humboldt, Kansas. On Saturday, March 18, at around 5:50 p.m., the Allen County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance with the investigation. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response […]
Shop Kansas Farms rolls out new website in celebration of Ag Day
MANHATTAN – Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Shop Kansas Farms (SKF) rolled out a new website today in celebration of National Agriculture Day. The website, www.shopkansasfarms.com, features a searchable map so consumers can find food items from farmers near them. “Shop Kansas Farms is a trusted brand for consumers when it comes to buying directly from […]
Some Planning and Development Fees Set to Increase in Riley County
(Riley County, KS – March 20, 2023) Starting this month, some fees associated with environmental health permits, land use permits, and licensing processes will increase to help offset county costs. However, Riley County will continue to cover the bulk of the costs for all Planning & Development and Environmental Health Services. “The applicant will still […]
U.S. Department of State recognizes Kansas State University with New Partner Award
Monday, March 20, 2023 U.S. Department of State recognizes Kansas State University with New Partner Award MANHATTAN — Kansas State University is receiving the New Partner Award from the U.S. Department of State for expanding the U.S. partner base and advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives and educational exchange through the university’s participation in the Online […]
Southern region land-grant researchers look for solutions to feral hog problem
By Alisa Boswell-Gore STILLWATER, Okla. – Researchers at land-grant institutions in the southern region of the United States are working hard to stop more than $1 billion in economic damages each year. Around 9 million feral hogs have been reported in 35 states. Feral hogs were almost unheard of in Oklahoma 40 years ago but […]
Start Your Engines: March is National Nutrition Month
K-State nutritionist urges people to consider food as fuel for the body By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Many consumers may not routinely think about it, but their bodies are like the engines in a motor vehicle. “So,” asks Priscilla Brenes, a K-State Research and Extension specialist in the […]
Junction City Police Department-Press Release
On March 18th, 2023 at approximately 2020 hours, Officers with the Junction City Police Department responded to the 700 block of W. 1st St. in reference to a check welfare. Upon arrival Officers located two subjects deceased inside of a residence. The deceased were identified as a 75 years of age White Female and an […]
Flint Hills Discovery Center Receives STEM Education Grant from NASA
$40,000 Community Anchor grant to fund aerospace themed programming for K-12 students The Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) has been awarded a Community Anchor designation by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as well as funding to provide a series of aerospace-themed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education programs to area youth. On […]