KDHE Announces Steps KanCare Members Can Take to Reduce Risk of Losing Health Coverage
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reinforces the need for Kansans enrolled in the Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) program to keep their contact information updated and to be on the lookout for important information from KanCare in the mail. Eligibility reviews have paused since March 2020 and are resuming in April due […]
OSU wheat breeding program releases new variety
By Alisa Boswell-Gore STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University has a new hard red winter wheat variety on its way to the commercial market this fall. OK18510, which will be called High Cotton, first came into existence in 2010 in what OSU wheat genetics chair Brett Carver called the “maternity ward” of wheat varieties – […]
Attorney General Drummond clears backlog of open records requests
OKLAHOMA CITY (March 13, 2023) – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that his office has cleared a sizable backlog of Open Records requests that dated back to years before he took office. The announcement comes during Sunshine Week, an annual and nationwide celebration of access to public information and open government. “I believe strongly in openness and transparency in government, and I […]
Two high school seniors earn K-State’s Edgerley-Franklin Leadership Scholarship
Monday, March 13, 2023 Two high school seniors earn K-State’s Edgerley-Franklin Leadership Scholarship MANHATTAN — Two high school students are recipients of Kansas State University’s Edgerley-Franklin Leadership Scholarship, which recognizes outstanding high school seniors who have made contributions to the communities in which they live. The following students are receiving the $5,000 scholarship for […]
Remote work expected to grow, but lack of Internet access and training are barriers
Study indicates more than 80% of businesses believe remote work will continue K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Remote work is here to stay, but limited access to high speed Internet and lack of remote worker training may be barriers, according to findings of a just-released, statewide survey. Ron Wilson, director of […]
Injury/Accident-Wanted Person, Barton County
On Thursday, March 9, 2023, at about 8:45 PM Sheriff’s deputies were notified of an injury accident in the 5600 block of Railroad Avenue, just south of the City of Great Bend. Deputies were advised two persons were injured and one driver had fled the scene. Investigation at the scene indicates a blue 2008 Dodge […]
K-State awards Civic Leadership Scholarship to three high school seniors
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University recently awarded three high school seniors the K-State Civic Leadership Scholarship from a group of ten finalists. The scholarship rewards students who are making a difference and demonstrating creativity by developing projects and programs with a lasting impact on those they serve. Teagan Ellenz, Osborne, a senior at Osborne High […]
Kansas fire season is here, officials say
K-State meteorologist says weather patterns play a large role in wildfires By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — The beginning of the year has been quiet for Kansas wildfires after above average moisture in January, but the trend may not continue into peak fire season. In previous years, the incidence […]
K-State economists to speak on state of American agriculture, carbon credits
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – A pair of Kansas State University agricultural economists will give updates on the state of the U.S. agricultural economy, and the state of carbon credit programs, during the 58th annual Mid America Farm Expo in Salina March 22-24. The annual event, considered one […]
Sens. Marshall, Scott Reintroduce Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act
(Washington, D.C., March 8, 2023) – Today, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Rick Scott (FL) reintroduced the Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act, which would provide federal law enforcement with additional power to fight back against the drug cartels by formally designating them as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The bill follows yesterday’s tragic news that two […]