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 […]

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 […]

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 […]