Governor Kelly Announces 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Has Helped Nearly 27% More Callers in First 6 Months
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly today announced that since its launch in July 2022, the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has handled a nearly 27% increase in call volume compared to the six months before its launch. Based on national projections, Kansas is estimated to reach 120,000 Kansans in the hotline’s first full year of […]
30 Years Ago, These Kansas Farmers Were Told to use Less Water. Here’s How They Did It
Hays, KS— Trying to cut back on irrigation in western Kansas isn’t a new idea. More than three decades ago, the state came to farmers in the Walnut Creek basin south of Hays with a mandate. Farmers had to drastically change how much water they used on their crops. Some had to cut irrigation by nearly […]
Governor Kelly Announces Program to Provide $1,000 per Student to Qualifying Families to Promote Learning Recovery
Topeka, KS– As Kansas students continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Laura Kelly announced today the creation of the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP), which will provide qualifying parents and guardians with a one-time $1,000 award per child to pay for educational goods and services such as tutoring and school supplies. KEEP will […]
Landscape Design Workshop
It’s never too early to start planning for your garden or redesigning your landscaping! Join Kelsey Hatesohl, River Valley District Horticulture Agent, and Cassie Thiessen, Post Rock District Horticulture Agent, to learn how to make your landscape stand out this spring! We will be sharing the basics of landscape design, talking about choosing the right […]
Seven Kansas Non-profits Awarded Big Game Permits for Fundraising
Pratt, KS– Seven lucky conservation organizations are set to receive special Commission Big Game Permits after their organization’s applications were drawn by Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commissioners during their public meeting on January 12. The Commission Big Game Permit program – which the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks began in 2006 – allows Kansas […]
Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science to Hold Spring 2023 Events Across the State
By FHSU University Communications Hays, KS – Fort Hays State University’s Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science (KAMS) will host various events, including free information sessions and webinars across the state for any interested students and their families this spring. In addition to the traditional sessions, KAMS will also host Counselor Luncheons for interested school […]
K-State Sets Dates for Junior Swine, Meat Goat Events
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– Kansas State University has announced that it will be hosting two in-person junior producer days in the Spring, 2023. University officials said K-State Junior Swine Producer Day will be Saturday, March 11, and K-State Junior Meat Goat Producer Day will be Saturday, March 18. The […]
Schuyler Teacher Surprised with Teacher of the Year Award for Bringing Agriculture into the Classroom
Lincoln, NE The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation surprised Schuyler Elementary School teacher Ann Sobota with the 2023 Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year award at a school assembly on Jan. 26. The award is given to outstanding teachers that incorporate agriculture into their classroom through innovative ideas and lessons. “Ann Sobota […]
NASA Planetary Scientist to Talk About his Work with the Mars Rover Project
Douglas Ming will speak at the 38th annual Roscoe Ellis, Jr. Lectureship on Feb. 7 K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— A man whose career includes working on NASA’s prestigious Mars Rover project will speak about his experiences as a planetary scientist during a lecture at Kansas State University on Feb. […]
Kansas Republicans Want Election Rule Changes That Could Give them an Edge over Democrats
Topeka, KS — Just months after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won a second term, Kansas Republicans have begun floating two bills that would change how the state runs its elections. If one of the bills had been law last year, it would have led to a runoff election after Kelly eked out a slim victory over Republican Derek […]