Maintaining asparagus in the garden
K-State horticulture experts offer tips for fertilizing, weed control By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — A Kansas State University horticulture expert said gardeners who want to promote asparagus spear growth this year should begin with removing old ferns. Cynthia Domenghini, an instructor in K-State’s Department of Horticulture and Natural […]
Drug operation ends with six arrests in Miami and Linn counties
MIAMI & LINN COUNTY – On Wednesday morning, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Miami County Sheriff’s Office, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the Osawatomie Police Department, and the Pleasanton Police Department arrested six individuals in Miami and Linn counties for distribution of methamphetamine and other charges. The investigation began in December of 2022, […]
UPDATE: Death investigation in Wilson County
WILSON COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office have identified the woman whose remains were discovered by hunters on March 16, in rural Wilson County. The woman has been identified as Stephanie M. Willard, 43, of Fredonia, Kansas. Anyone who had contact with Stephanie Willard in the past […]
JAG-K students receive financial literacy scholarships from the Kansas Insurance Department
Topeka, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced three participants in Jobs for Americas’ Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) programs as winners of a financial literacy essay scholarship contest sponsored by the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner, a division of the Kansas Insurance Department. Kansas Securities Commissioner Dan Klucas presented the winners with their scholarships […]
Sen. Moran Statement on HHS Decision to Overhaul Organ Procurement System
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies – today spoke during a subcommittee hearing after the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced its intent to overhaul the organ procurement and transplantation network (OPTN) contract. During the […]
Postal Worker Accused of Stealing Mail
WICHITA, KAN. – A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a Kansas woman with stealing gift cards from the mail as an employee of United States Postal Service. According to court documents, Paula Kendall, 39, of Haysville was indicted on three counts of theft of mail by postal employee for allegedly stealing […]
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 […]