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 […]
Governor issues declaration of disaster emergency due to wildland fires
Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal declaration of disaster emergency last night, April 12, due to wildland fires across the state. The declaration will allow the state to preposition assets for a quicker response to any fires that may begin. Wildfire resources including aviation will be available and prepared to response quickly to any requests […]
What are Clover Mites?
K-State horticulture expert shares tips to prevent mites By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Noticed by their reddish color and long front legs, clover mites are harmless to humans but can be a nuisance. Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said they can easily invade homes through small […]
Community improvement program changes name
Kansas PRIDE program now known as Kansas Community Empowerment K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas State University program that supports local governments and volunteers in making their communities better places to live and work is re-focusing its efforts. Jaime Menon, co-coordinator of the program formerly known as Kansas PRIDE, said […]
Teacher arrested for intimidating a witness
DICKINSON COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Herington man on Wednesday for allegedly intimidating a witness in a felony investigation. Shortly before 1 p.m., on April 12, Russell L. Thomas, 61, of Herington, was arrested on a warrant for aggravated intimidation of a witness. This crime […]
AG Kris Kobach sues Biden White House over lesser prairie chicken listing
TOPEKA – (April 12, 2023) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today joined the states of Texas and Oklahoma in bringing a lawsuit against the Biden administration. The states argue that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law by designating the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species in Kansas under the Endangered […]
Top Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars recognized
TOPEKA — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced that 261 Kansas high school seniors – the highest number ever – have been named 2023 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars. The announcement was made during the Kansas State Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, April 11. The Kansas CTE Scholar program is […]
Governor Kelly Visits Two Southwest Kansas Schools to Discuss Importance of Fully Funding Public Education, SPED
DODGE CITY – Today, Governor Laura Kelly visited Dodge City High School and Garden City High School to discuss the importance of continuing to fully fund public education and the need to fully fund special education with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and local legislators. These are the first two stops on a two-day tour in which […]