UPDATE: Death investigation in Galena
CHEROKEE COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Galena Police Department have identified the remains of a man found on Feb. 27, in a field in Galena. The man has been identified as 52-year-old Peter C. Wittington, of Carthage, Missouri. Wittington last spoke to family in late 2022. The investigation has not […]
Governor Kelly Delivers Keynote Address at Naturalization Ceremony in Johnson County
JOHNSON COUNTY – Today, Governor Laura Kelly celebrated with 300 new United States citizens during a naturalization ceremony at Johnson County Community College. Governor Kelly delivered the keynote address and Judge Julie A. Robinson, a District Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, presided over the ceremony. “I want to congratulate […]
Two Wildfires Threaten Riley County During High Winds
(Riley County, KS – March 16, 2023) Riley County Fire District #1 was dispatched to two fires during dangerous conditions Wednesday, March 15. The first call was dispatched at 12:18 p.m. for reports of heavy black smoke in the Baldwin Park Rd. area in northern Riley County. Upon arrival, crews found a rekindled brush pile […]
AMID THE THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE PANDEMIC SHUT-DOWN, COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER CALLS FOR MORE BLOOD DONORS
COVID-19 completely changed the way people donate blood and the region continues to suffer from a lack in donations Community Blood Center announced a blood emergency last week, but the blood supply remains critically low KANSAS CITY – Community Blood Center (CBC) is continuing to call for more blood donations following the blood emergency that […]
Pruning raspberry and blackberry canes helps plant health
K-State horticulture expert gives tips to remove dead canes By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Pruning perennial plants helps prepare them for regrowth and fruit production, but raspberries and blackberries are unique. The plant is perennial, but the canes are biennial, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham. […]
Lawn calendar for cool-season grasses
K-State horticulture expert suggests maintenance regime for cool-season grasses By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — As lawns begin to turn green, controlling weeds and applying fertilizer is important. Cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass or tall fescue are among the most common cool-season grasses needing attention, said Kansas State […]
KDWP to Host Wildland Fire and Hazardous Fuels Mitigation Training in Western Kansas
DODGE CITY – The Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks’ Public Lands Division is partnering with the Kansas Forest Service and Hutchinson Community College Fire Science Program to conduct a wildland fire training and hazardous fuels mitigation project from April 1-7, 2023. For the second year in a row, the hands-on workshop will take place at […]
Silent Witnesses will be featured at the Kansas Statehouse
The Silent Witness Exhibit is from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the second floor rotunda in the Kansas Statehouse. This Exhibit will honor Kansas women who lost their lives through sexual and domestic violence. Their stories remind us that this violence often occurs at the point they are trying to leave their abusers, protect […]
Kate E. Brubacher Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas
WICHITA, KAN. – Kate E. Brubacher was sworn in as the 42nd presidentially appointed U.S. Attorney (USA) for the District of Kansas on March 10, 2023. She was nominated by President Biden and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. As U.S. Attorney, she is the chief federal law enforcement officer for the District, which encompasses all […]
Kansas aviation information available on KDOT website
TOPEKA – A new website created by the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation, in collaboration with industry experts, provides a close-up look at all 140 public-use airports across the state and their impact on the communities they serve. Online dashboards provide the conditions of airport runways, economic impact data, future airport needs and […]