Beef specialists warn of bloat on wheat pasture
By Gail Ellis STILLWATER, Okla. – Varying degrees of drought across the state have caused cool-season grasses to grow a little later than usual this year, and Oklahoma State University Extension specialists have received reports of bloat in calves grazing wheat and other small grain pastures. Growing conditions improved for these pastures, which have been […]
Two Wildfires Threaten Riley County During High Winds
(Riley County, KS – March 16, 2023) Riley County Fire District #1 was dispatched to two fires during dangerous conditions Wednesday, March 15. The first call was dispatched at 12:18 p.m. for reports of heavy black smoke in the Baldwin Park Rd. area in northern Riley County. Upon arrival, crews found a rekindled brush pile […]
Kansas House Passes School Choice Bill,Ties it to Special-Ed Funding and Teacher Pay
KMUW | By Suzanne Perez Published March 15, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT WICHITA, Kansas — The Kansas House narrowly passed a bill Wednesday that would raise teacher pay and increase funding for special education while also establishing a far-reaching school choice program. The vote sets up a potential quandary for Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, who supports […]
AMID THE THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE PANDEMIC SHUT-DOWN, COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER CALLS FOR MORE BLOOD DONORS
COVID-19 completely changed the way people donate blood and the region continues to suffer from a lack in donations Community Blood Center announced a blood emergency last week, but the blood supply remains critically low KANSAS CITY – Community Blood Center (CBC) is continuing to call for more blood donations following the blood emergency that […]
Pruning raspberry and blackberry canes helps plant health
K-State horticulture expert gives tips to remove dead canes By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Pruning perennial plants helps prepare them for regrowth and fruit production, but raspberries and blackberries are unique. The plant is perennial, but the canes are biennial, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham. […]
Lawn calendar for cool-season grasses
K-State horticulture expert suggests maintenance regime for cool-season grasses By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — As lawns begin to turn green, controlling weeds and applying fertilizer is important. Cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass or tall fescue are among the most common cool-season grasses needing attention, said Kansas State […]
Arrests Made in Sunset Zoo Parking Lot Shooting
MANHATTAN, KAN. – We have made three arrests in connection to the March 6, 2023, shooting at the Sunset Zoo parking lot in Manhattan. Edgar Torres, 17, Christian Soto, 18, and Carlos Rodiguez, 23, all of Manhattan, were each arrested this afternoon on aggravated robbery charges. Our investigation has led us to believe the three […]
KDWP to Host Wildland Fire and Hazardous Fuels Mitigation Training in Western Kansas
DODGE CITY – The Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks’ Public Lands Division is partnering with the Kansas Forest Service and Hutchinson Community College Fire Science Program to conduct a wildland fire training and hazardous fuels mitigation project from April 1-7, 2023. For the second year in a row, the hands-on workshop will take place at […]
Silent Witnesses will be featured at the Kansas Statehouse
The Silent Witness Exhibit is from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the second floor rotunda in the Kansas Statehouse. This Exhibit will honor Kansas women who lost their lives through sexual and domestic violence. Their stories remind us that this violence often occurs at the point they are trying to leave their abusers, protect […]
Kate E. Brubacher Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas
WICHITA, KAN. – Kate E. Brubacher was sworn in as the 42nd presidentially appointed U.S. Attorney (USA) for the District of Kansas on March 10, 2023. She was nominated by President Biden and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. As U.S. Attorney, she is the chief federal law enforcement officer for the District, which encompasses all […]