Governor Kelly Joins U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo, U.S. Senator Moran at Wichita State University for Tour, Roundtable Discussion
WICHITA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor David Toland visited Wichita State University (WSU) with United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and United States Senator Jerry Moran to tour the facilities and discuss essential investments and upgrades being made to infrastructure and high-speed internet access across Kansas. “It was great to be joined […]
Krissman Double Homicide Update
Steven P. Pierce (33 years old white male) and Kallie R. Peters (29 years old white female) have been extradited and are currently in custody at the Geary County Detention Facility. Mr. Pierce and Ms. Peters were arrested in Saginaw County Michigan for 2 counts of Felony Murder, 2 counts of Aggravated Robbery, and 1 […]
Governor Kelly Signs 300th Bipartisan Bill
~~ Bill Increases Access to Counseling Services~~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today signed her 300th bipartisan bill. House Bill 2288 increases access to professional counseling services by expanding the licensed professional counselor workforce. With this bill, Kansas joins an interstate compact in which clinical counselors can practice in all compact states. Now, professional counselors can more easily move […]
Barton Community College to hold accreditation celebration
Barton Community College invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to a reception to celebrate the College’s reaffirmation of accreditation at 3:30 p.m. April 20 in the Fine Arts building, room F-30. President Dr. Carl Heilman will provide comments, in addition to Chief Accreditation Officer Myrna Perkins and others. Light refreshments will be provided. On […]
When a Kansas County Wants People to Plant Milkweed but a City Makes Them Rip it Out
KCUR | By Celia Llopis-Jepsen Published April 11, 2023 at 4:00 AM CDT Across the Midwest, some city codes threaten people with fines for having milkweed on their property. But experts say many places have dropped those rules to support monarchs with urban and suburban butterfly gardens. Oliver Hernandez’s front yard hums with plenty of bugs for […]
What the Federal Abortion Pill Rulings Mean for Kansas
KMUW | By Rose Conlon Published April 10, 2023 at 2:31 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Kansas clinics say they’ll continue to prescribe the abortion pill mifepristone this week — but big questions remain. WICHITA, Kansas — Two dueling federal court rulings over a key abortion drug won’t immediately shut down its use in Kansas — for […]
Power out? Prepping, storing food can be tricky
K-State food scientist shares tips for protecting your family K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says preparing and storing food during a power outage can be “tricky.” “Without a steady power source (such as a generator), food can be temperature-abused, which increases the […]
Cattle Chat: Raising beef sustainably
K-State cattle experts explain how cattle producers can best manage their resources By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — When making a recipe, the quality of the ingredients and how they are managed in the cooking process can have an impact on the palatability of the final dish. […]
Death investigation in Marion County
MARION COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating the death of a man believed to have shot himself while authorities were conducting a search warrant at his residence. On Monday, April 10, shortly after 11 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance to conduct the investigation. KBI agents responded to the […]
Deadline Approaching in Kansas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded Kansas small nonfarm businesses in Butler, Harvey, Marion, McPherson, Reno and Sedgwick counties of the May 9, 2023, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset economic losses because of […]