Governor Kelly Proclaims Today Armed Forces Day and Vietnam War Veterans Day During Annual Ceremony
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today met with the Governor’s Military Council and hosted a ceremony proclaiming today Armed Forces Appreciation Day and Vietnam War Veterans Day. Military Council members hail from across the state and discuss how to improve the quality of life for military members, veterans, and their families. “As the daughter of a […]
Kansas KidWind State Finals will be held in Topeka on Saturday
TOPEKA – Twenty-two teams from 17 Kansas schools will travel to Topeka on Saturday with their sights set on winning a state title in the Kansas KidWind Challenge. To qualify for the event, each team placed first or second in their age division at one of six regional competitions held throughout the state. Saturday’s competition […]
Barton Foundation’s 13th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot set for April 16 at Camp Aldrich; new raffle this year
March 22, 2023 Story by Joe Vinduska The Barton Foundation aims to enhance the Barton student experience with its 13th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot fundraiser from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, April 16 at Camp Aldrich, 884 NE 110 Ave. in Claflin. The money raised is used for Faculty Mini-Grants, which Barton faculty members can use […]
Governor Kelly Announces Carla Rivas-D’Amico to Lead Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs Commission
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced that Carla Rivas-D’Amico has joined the Kelly administration today as executive director of the Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs Commission. “Carla is an ideal choice to lead this commission,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “I welcome the experience and expertise she brings to my administration as we work to […]
Chainsaw safety is vital during storm cleanup
By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – If there’s one thing Oklahomans know about, it’s the process of cleaning up after a storm. Some of that cleanup will require the use of a chainsaw for felled trees and other debris. Ryan Desantis, Oklahoma State University Extension forestry specialist, said it’s important to keep chainsaw safety techniques […]
All In for K-State: Kansas State University aims to bring financial literacy to all new students with day of giving
MANHATTAN —All In for K-State, the university’s day of giving, is raising funds today to bring financial education to all new students, equipping them with the knowledge they need to make smart decisions and relieve some stress. “Focusing on financial well-being will benefit our students exponentially, not only during their time at K-State but throughout […]
Pop, funk and blues legends the Commodores to perform at McCain on April 6
MANHATTAN — The 2022-2023 McCain Performance Series continues its spring slate of headliners as it presents the Commodores at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, in Kansas State University’s McCain Auditorium. The Commodores have influenced artists young and old and in all genres with their classic songs in rhythm and blues, Motown and funk. Legends and […]
K-State Sales Team finishes in top 20 at National Collegiate Sales Competition
MANHATTAN — The Kansas State University Sales Team competed in the National Collegiate Sales Competition March 3-6, 2023, and finished in 17th place out of 144 competitors from 72 universities. The competition was hosted by Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, with Gartner as the 2023 product sponsor. More than 30 companies were present and […]
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Karen Everhart, Rainbow Meadows
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University The three Rs. When I was a kid, that referred to Readin,’ `Ritin,’ and `Rithmetic. Today we’ll learn about a different set of Rs that are being applied to the world of horses: Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Re-home. Those […]
FHSU again recognized as Military Friendly School
By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. – For the 16th consecutive year, FHSU has been recognized for its investment in programs that improve the lives of veterans and military personnel, earning the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation from militaryfriendly.com. Institutions that received the designation were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. […]