Author: Payton Tholstrup

Cattle Chat: Ways to minimize scours in young calves

By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — The importance of limiting exposure to disease has been top of mind for folks these past few years and many of the prevention strategies also apply to livestock, specifically newborn calves, said Kansas State University veterinary experts on a recent Cattle Chat podcast. […]

Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commissioners to Meet on March 9 in Topeka

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will host its next public meeting at noon on March 9, 2023, at the Ramada Hotel and Convention Center, 420 SE 6th St., Topeka. The meeting will begin with an introduction of Commissioners and guests, a review of agenda items, approval of past minutes, and […]

McCain Performance Series presents a unique Aretha experience

MANHATTAN — The 2022-2023 McCain Performance Series presents “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in Kansas State University’s McCain Auditorium. “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” is a tribute to the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Honoring the impassioned and transcendent music of one of America’s most beloved singer-songwriters, the production journeys through Franklin’s courageous life of love, […]

35th Infantry Division will conduct change of command ceremony March 4

Maj. Gen. William Blaylock II will turn over command of the 35th Infantry Division to Maj. Gen. John Rueger in a change of command ceremony Saturday, March 4. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. at the 35th ID Headquarters, 4 Wagon Wheel Way, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. A reception will follow the ceremony. “I am […]

Health Advisory, Safety Tips Issued During Flint Hills Burning Season

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reminds Kansans that March and April are the months when large areas of the state’s rangelands are burned, especially within the Flint Hills. These burns help preserve the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, control invasive species, reduce woody encroachment from species such as Eastern Red Cedar, and […]

AG Kobach announces grant opportunities to fight addiction across Kansas

TOPEKA – (February 27, 2023) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has announced that the first round of funding opportunities under the Kansas Fights Addiction (KFA) grant program, which will use money recovered by the state through opioid legal settlements to support substance abuse and addiction services in Kansas, will be available starting in March. […]

Wichita Man Indicted for Sex Trafficking

WICHITA, KAN.– A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a Kansas man with sex trafficking. According to court documents, Markeece Anderson, 30, of Wichita is charged with two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion. Anderson allegedly coerced a woman to engage in commercial sexual acts. The Wichita Police Department […]

KDOT announces approved February bids

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Feb. 15, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District One — Northeast Doniphan ‑ 22 C‑4999‑01 ‑ Bridge over Peters […]

Governor Kelly Announces Funding to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced more than $2 million in grant awards to improve how the state supports victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, and stalking. These grants are provided through the Federal Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors Violence Against Women Act Formula Grant Program (S.T.O.P. VAWA). The grant program supports […]