K-State AG Economist Urges Producers to Review Crop Insurance Options
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– A Kansas State University agricultural economist is encouraging farmers to know their options before considering a pair of crop insurance policies that would allow them to increase their coverage for row crops beyond what is allowed for individual policies. Jenny Ifft said […]
Kansas State University Seeks Applicants for Summer Rural Veterinary Medicine Program
Manhattan, KS— The College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University seeks applicants for the Summer Program for Aspiring Rural Kansas, or SPARK, veterinary experience. SPARK creates direct and purposeful connections between aspiring veterinarians and veterinary practices in rural communities throughout Kansas. During the weeklong immersive experience, participants shadow veterinarians in rural communities to gain […]
Boyhood Home Now Open for Tours
Abilene, KS– Tours of President Eisenhower’s boyhood home are once again available to the public. Extensive preservation work including exterior lead paint abatement and maintenance updates closed the home for several months. The project is now complete and guests are welcome to once again step back in time and see the home where our nation’s […]
Kansas KidWind Challenge Kicks Off This Week with a Record Number of Teams
Topeka, KS– Just as the amount of wind energy being produced in the state is growing, so are the number of students participating in the Kansas KidWind Challenge. The annual event has grown from one regional challenge in 2016 to six regional events in 2022. This year’s competition promises to be bigger than ever with […]
When a Wichita School District Denied Special Education Services, This Family Fought Back — and Won
Wichita, KS- (Editor’s note: This story refers to a 2021 due process case filed against the Wichita school district by Josh Dutcher and Sara Zafar on behalf of their child, Kaien, or “K.D.” The student now identifies as Lexi and uses the pronouns she/her.) Josh Dutcher and Sara Zafar say their oldest child’s problems in school started early. […]
“Grandparent Scams”
Wichita, KS – The Consumer Protection Division is warning Sedgwick County residents to be on the lookout for the “Grandparent Scam.” The Office of the District Attorney received a report today that a citizen received two calls attempting to scam him out of $14,000. The first caller pretended to be his grandson who said he […]
A Mural Movement is Heading to Lincoln Elementary School
Clay Center, KS- The next installment of A Mural Movement will be in the Lincoln Elementary School gym. The announcement was made last week at the Clay Center Rotary Club meeting as well as at Lincoln Elementary’s Rise & Shine assembly. This will be the second mural installed at USD 379 joining the CCCMS gym […]
CCCHS Puts on Mock Trial
Clay Center, KS- The Clay Center Community High School will be having their 2023 senior class mock trial on Monday February 27th at the Clay County Court house. Ms. Laura Pollman, an American History and Government teacher said in a statement that the students will have to decide the guilt or innocence in three cases. […]
It’s February: Are You Thinking about Tomatoes…Yet?
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS It’s still nearly three months before Kansas gardeners begin to put tomato plants into the ground. Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham says that’s an opportunity for gardeners to set themselves up for a bountiful season. “Most of the varieties available to home gardeners are […]
Invitation to Town Halls
Riley County, KS- The communities of Leonardville, Manhattan, Randolph, and Riley are invited to Town Hall meetings with Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete. The purpose of these meetings is for Director Peete to introduce himself and listen to community concerns, suggestions and ideas relating to RCPD and safety. The meetings will be held […]