Arbor Day Foundation names Fort Riley Tree City USA for 35th consecutive year
“In recognition of Arbor Day, Fort Riley planted a redbud tree near the Main Post Chapel located in Historic Main Post. “
Before You Head Out on the Water Make Sure Your Boats Ready
“While an exciting time, Tuttle Creek Lake Park Ranger Angelia Lentz provided some tips to do before you hit the water. One of which is completing a thorough mechanical check.”
Kansas Lawmakers Fall a Few Votes Short of Banning Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports
“Kansas House lawmakers failed to override a veto from the governor, spelling the end for a ban on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports.”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces that Kansas Agriculture Exports Surpassed $5 Billion for the First Time in a Decade
“Kansas Agriculture Exports Were $5.35 Billion in 2021, a Growth of 32.35% Compared to the Previous Year”
Praying Mantids Preserve Gardens
“K-State entomologist shares why and how these insects should be kept in the home garden”
Video: K-State Researchers Factor Weather Forecasts in Planning Corn Seeding Rates
“That is a very good indicator that farmers should reduce their seeding rate, probably about 5,000 seeds per acre,” said Josefina Lacasa, a doctoral student in K-State’s Department of Agronomy. “
A Kansas judge rejected a GOP-drawn congressional map for violating Black voters’ rights
“The judge ruled the recently drawn map violates provisions in the state constitution related to free speech, voting and equal protection rights to favor Republican candidates by putting parts of Wyandotte County and Lawrence in districts where Democrats have little chance to win.”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Launch of Startup Housing Program
““A shortage of quality, affordable housing is a barrier to economic growth and development throughout the state – and particularly in rural Kansas,” Governor Laura Kelly said.”
Beach Museum of Art Displays Artwork in Solidarity with Displaced Ukrainians
“”Fishers of Men” by artist Fidencio Fifield-Perez is a large circular form made of netting, bits of nautical maps and acrylic paint behind an overlay of Tyvek mesh.”
Green, KS Revitalization Efforts Underway this Weekend
“Bev Lippert Caley, who organized the cleanup and is a member of the Green Revitalization Organization or GRO, said plans include removing dead trees and brush from the park.”