K-State Summer Health Program for High School Juniors and Seniors Returns in 2023
Manhattan, KS— The College of Health and Human Sciences at Kansas State University is offering two sessions of its popular Health Professions Exploration Program in summer 2023. In its second year, the program is for incoming high school juniors and seniors interested in helping others through a career in the health care industry. Participants in […]
K-State Salina, Great Plains Manufacturing Host Event for Salina Area High School Students About New Scholars Program
Salina, KS— A special recruitment event at Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus will inform Salina area high school students and their parents about a scholarship opportunity only available through K-State Salina and its partnership with Great Plains Manufacturing. The event will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, in the K-State Salina […]
KDWP to Receive $4.3 Million in Grants to Conserve At-risk Wildlife
Kansas City, Kan. – In an announcement made by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Oct. 19, 2022, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will receive a portion of more than $66.7 million in matching grants to be distributed across 16 states and Guam in support of imperiled species. The grant dollars are […]
CCCHS Chapter of Youth Leaders in Kansas Receive The YLinK “Hit the Ground Running” State Award
Clay Center, KS- The CCCHS Chapter of Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLinK) had a nice surprise when Jesse Hernandez, the State Director of YLinK dropped by their October meeting to present them the YLinK “Hit the Ground Running” state award. According to Hernandez, the group received the award for being one of the top performing […]
K-State Student Aims to Spread Awareness of High Blood Pressure Risks
“Wang says hypertension affects the body’s organs beyond the heart or brain”
Safety First in Vehicles: Buckle Up, Phone Down
Topeka, KS– The Kansas Department of Transportation is encouraging everyone to think safety first when getting into a vehicle and participate in Buckle Up Phone Down Day (BUPD), which is being recognized today, Oct. 21. Drivers will see increased enforcement of occupant protection and texting laws across the state. The goal is to bring awareness […]
Don’t Wait to Perform Garden Equipment Maintenance
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— As temperatures drop and the first freeze approaches Kansas, draining hoses and irrigation lines should be at the top of the to-do list. Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham provides several tips to extend the longevity of garden tools and equipment. “Hoses […]
Hy-Vee Medicare Aisle Providing Free Plan Comparisons to Participants During Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period Oct. 15 – Dec. 7
West Des Moines, IA— Hy-Vee Medicare Aisle is providing free Medicare plan comparisons during Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP), which began Saturday, Oct. 15 and ends Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recommend all Medicare participants review their coverage each year to make sure their current plan […]
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Doug Barrett, 400 North Creative
“Doug Barrett is the internationally recognized founder and owner of 400 North Creative in Manhattan, Kan. He is the photographer and cinematographer who took that photo displayed in Times Square.”
USAO-KS Announces Election Day Program
“Every citizen must be able to vote without interference or discrimination and to have that vote counted in a fair and free election.”