Fort Riley on a delayed schedule February 16
Fort Riley will operate on a two-hour delay Thursday. Child Development Centers will open at 8 a.m. Fitness centers will open at 9 a.m. The 24-hour fitness centers, Whitside and Craig, will remain open. Irwin Army Community Hospital will operate on a normal schedule. Patients who need to cancel or reschedule appointments, can call 785-239-DOCS […]
Tips to extend the life of Valentine’s Day roses. K-State horticulture expert shares guidelines to keep roses fresh
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Many people received Valentine’s Day gifts from loved ones, especially roses, but they die shortly after Feb. 14. Kansas State University horticulture expert, Ward Upham offers guidelines to extend the life of floral arrangements and loose stems. “For floral arrangements, keep the vase […]
Kansas Tourism Announces $400,000 Available in Attraction Development Grants
TOPEKA – Kansas Tourism today announced the Attraction Development Grant program is open for applications. A total of $400,000 is available. Attraction Development Grants provide strategic economic assistance to public or private entities, or not-for-profit groups, that are developing new or enhancing existing tourism attraction in the state. The deadline for applications is March 31. […]
Office of Broadband to Launch ‘Kansas Broadband Roadshow’
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Office of Broadband Development will take its “Kansas Broadband Roadshow” across the state beginning this week. Starting in Emporia on Wednesday, February 15, Broadband staff will travel the state to learn directly from Kansans about internet access and its availability in […]
MKC to use KFB’s RKAP to bring Kansans career opportunity through apprenticeships in agriculture
MANHATTAN – Mid-Kansas Cooperative (MKC) is pleased to announce the launch of an apprenticeship program to hire agricultural equipment operators, CDL drivers and operations specialists through Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP). “This apprenticeship program formalizes the training and opportunities for career growth that have existed at MKC for years. We believe […]
Tony Mattivi named 13th Director of the KBI
TOPEKA – Tony Mattivi was named the 13th director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), when the Kansas Senate confirmed his appointment, today. Attorney General Kris Kobach nominated Mattivi to be KBI director on January 9, 2023, citing his decades of experience working with law enforcement to put away some of the nation’s most […]
Crop Insurance in Focus During Second Ag Committee Hearing on 2023 Farm Bill
(Washington, D.C., February 9, 2023) – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. questioned witnesses today during the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry’s second hearing on the 2023 Farm Bill, a five-year legislative package that is critical for providing support to Kansas’ agriculture industry. Today’s hearing focused on the Farm Bill’s commodity programs, crop insurance, and […]
Douglas County CASA Inc. earns Service Enterprise certification. Nonprofit organization is sixth in Kansas to earn accomplishment
TOPEKA – Douglas County CASA Inc. recently became the sixth nonprofit organization in the state to become certified as a Service Enterprise – joining the top performing 11% of nonprofits nationwide in volunteer engagement and organizational performance. The Service Enterprise program, administered by AL!VE (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement), strengthens nonprofit capacity through the […]
Maynard named executive director of Rock Springs Ranch. New leader aims to support 4-H camp experiences
K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – There was a time, Steve Maynard admits, when he was a shy, introverted kid. Then came summer camp. “By highlighting my talents and knowledge, the (camp) staff brought me out of my shell and built up my confidence and self-esteem,” said Maynard, who in January was […]
K-State horticulture experts suggests planting calendar to organize seed transplants. Vegetable seeds should get started in early February
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Starting vegetable seeds indoors to prepare for a spring garden is common, but to get it right, Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham recommends using a planting calendar. “To do this, choose your transplant date and count back the number of weeks […]