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 […]
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 […]
Touchdown Tips for Super Bowl Food Safety
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner, and many families around the U.S. are looking forward to enjoying delicious food and snacks during the game. Kansas State University food safety expert Karen Blakeslee urges party-goers to keep food safety in mind during large gatherings. “The […]
2022 Kansas Birding Big Year Results, 2023 Contest
Pratt, KS– The 2023 Kansas Birding Big Year Contest, hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), is officially underway! Participation is simple; record the number of unique bird species you see in Kansas from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2023 and submit your findings. You just might end up a 2023 Kansas Birding Big […]
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 […]
If Someone Won’t Get a Pap Test for Themselves, They Should Get One for their Family
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly proclaims January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Through a partnership with Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Kansans are urged to get pap tests for cervical cancer to reduce long-term cancer risks. Free or low-cost screening test through the KDHE Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program is available […]
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 […]
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. […]
Marshall, Colleagues, Renew Effort to Place Moratorium on Federally-Funded Risky Gain-of-Function Projects
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. reintroduced the Viral Gain-of-Function Research Moratorium Act, legislation to place a moratorium on all federal research grants involving risky gain-of-function research on potential pandemic pathogens. A new report from a federal watchdog agency concluded that the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) failed to meet key elements of its […]