Department of Commerce Selected for Economic Development Policy Academy
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today that the Department of Commerce and the Southcentral Economic Development District (SCKEDD) have been selected to participate jointly in the Policy Academy, a 10-month technical assistance initiative designed to better align federal, state and regional economic development efforts. Funded by the U.S. Economic Development […]
Register for Trail Do-alogue #4
Theme: Development of trails on private land and around a school Lincoln County, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, May 18 No fee. Lunch will be provided at no charge. REGISTER HERE (each attendee must fill out a registration form to attend) Deadline to register is May 12 by noon Welcome to Trail Do-alogue #4 Michael Goodwin […]
K-State doctoral candidates earn Sarachek awards for outstanding academic and research work
MANHATTAN — Three Kansas State University doctoral candidates have receivedSarachek awards for their academic and research achievements.Linah Alkotami, doctoral candidate in biochemistry, Saudi Arabia, was awarded the $17,600 Alvin and RosaLee Sarachek Predoctoral Honors Fellowship in Molecular Biology. Bianca Morejon Viteri, doctoral candidate in biology, Ecuador, and Upasana Dhakal, doctoral candidate in plant pathology, Nepal, earned $1,000 Sarachek Scientific Travel Awards.The Sarachek fellowship […]
House Natural Resources Committee Considers Rep. Mann’s Legislation to Strike Down the Biden Administration’s Listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing concerning U.S. Representative Tracey Mann’s joint resolution of disapproval to strike down the Biden Administration’s recent listing of the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). In February, Rep. Mann led 9 of his colleagues in […]
Structure Fire on North Dartmouth
(Manhattan, Kansas, April 18, 2023 ) — At 9:21 p.m. on Tuesday evening, the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 156 North Dartmouth for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found a two-story residential home with heavy fire on the back of the residence. The fire extended into the attic space and was […]
Peace Connections Inc. earns Service Enterprise certification
Nonprofit organization is eighth in Kansas to earn accomplishment TOPEKA – Peace Connections Inc. recently became the eighth 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 […]
Hairball Will Rock the Kansas State Fair September 14
Hutchinson, KS— Ultimate rock and roll tribute band Hairball will perform at the Kansas State Fair, Thursday, Sept. 14. 2023. This is Hairball’s 23rd year of rocking hundreds of thousands of fans across the country. Hairball is known for their high-energy, electrifying performances that pay tribute to some of the greatest rock bands of all time, including Kiss, Van […]
Moles on the move: Traps are most effective control method
K-State expert offers advice on protecting home lawn K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Considering they spend most of their time underground, it may seem surprising the damage that moles do above ground As they forage for food, moles are known to make travel lanes that cause meandering paths of upheaved soil in […]
Kansas Department of Revenue Announces Expansion of Online Renewal System
TOPEKA – Today, the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR), in partnership with PayIt, announced the addition of identification (ID) card renewal services to iKan. iKan is the State of Kansas’ award-winning digital government platform that delivers services from numerous state agencies in a single, end-to-end experience for Kansas residents, with web, mobile, and native Apple and Android apps available. […]
Commerce Promotes Statewide Virtual Job Fair for Employers and Jobseekers
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers looking to hire to participate in the April Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS. This virtual event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 19. “Our goal is to attract and retain top talent across the state in […]