Author: Payton Tholstrup

Duan to receive grant for co-generation of liquid chemicals and electricity from natural gas

MANHATTAN — The U.S. Department of Energy has announced that Chuancheng Duan, assistant professor in the Tim Taylor Department of Chemical Engineering at Kansas State University, has been selected to receive a $500,000 grant to develop a novel method for co-generation of liquid chemicals and electricity from natural gas. Duan will lead the three-year project, […]

Media advisory: K-State Technology Development Institute completes modernization and retooling project

The Kansas State University Technology Development Institute recently completed a modernization and retooling project to better assist manufacturers. The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $1.7 million CARES grant in December 2020 to enable the institute to expand its ability to provide cutting-edge technologies needed to design, fabricate and launch new products. […]

Frozen or fresh beef? For taste, consumers say it doesn’t matter

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas State University doctoral student is reporting results indicating that freezing and thawing beef doesn’t impact consumer’s eating experience, compared to eating the same product fresh. Erin Beyer will present her results during K-State’s 110th annual Cattlemen’s Day, set for Mar. 3 […]

Get out and play: K-State expert says outdoor time is learning time for kids

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Turns out, time spent outside is good not only for children’s ability to be physically active. Kansas State University child development specialist Bradford Wiles says it’s pretty valuable for their minds, as well. “There are so many benefits for adults and children to […]

Governor Kelly Announces Toolkit for Kansas Communities to Prevent Domestic Violence

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the launch of a toolkit to help Kansas communities create local interdisciplinary teams to prevent intimate partner violence and support survivors. The toolkit provides communities with resources to establish teams and identify and manage cases in which someone is at high risk of either perpetrating or being victimized […]

Bridge replacement to begin next week in Dickinson County

The week of Feb. 27, the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin work to replace the bridge on 800 Avenue over west Holland Creek, 1.6 miles north of Carlton in Dickinson County.   During bridge construction, traffic will move through the work zone at a reduced speed via a temporary roadway known as a shoo-fly. […]

HOSPICE OFFERING VOLUNTEER TRAINING IN ABILENE

Hospice of Dickinson County is looking for compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in our community, and join the dedicated team of volunteers. New hospice volunteer training for those interested in becoming a volunteer has been scheduled. Anyone in Dickinson County is welcome to attend.   The class in Abilene will be held from […]

Commerce Makes $4.1M in Community Service Tax Credits Available

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced $4.1 million in tax credits will once again be made available under the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP). CSP assists private nonprofit organizations and public healthcare entities undertaking major capital campaigns for projects involving: Community service, including childcare Non-governmental crime prevention Youth apprenticeship and technical training Healthcare […]

Public meeting scheduled in Keats to discuss updates to sanitary sewer system

(Riley County, KS – February 24, 2023) Property owners in and around Keats are being notified by mail of an upcoming public meeting to discuss the Keats Sewer Benefit District. The meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 9th at the Keats-Riley United Methodist Church, located at 3191 Keats Avenue. At the […]