Supreme Court Reappoints 13 to eCourt Steering Committee
Topeka, KS—The Kansas Supreme Court reappointed 13 members to the eCourt Steering Committee overseeing implementation of a statewide centralized case management system. The new Kansas eCourt case management system allows all district and appellate case data to reside on a single web-based platform, transforming the way state courts serve the people of Kansas. Justice Dan […]
After Roe, More Women Head to Kansas Clinics and More Kansans Get Abortion Pills from Overseas
Wichita, KS— In August alone, hundreds more women sought abortions in Kansas than before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and many nearby states banned the procedure. That represents one of the most significant increases in abortion numbers in the country, reflecting the deep-red state’s unlikely role as an abortion refuge in a […]
Find your ‘Rhythm’: Winter Dance Concert 22 takes stage Nov. 10-12
Manhattan, KS— K-State Dance, a part of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University will present “Rhythm,” Winter Dance Concert ’22, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-12 and a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12, all in Chapman Theatre at Nichols Hall. Tickets can be purchased online a k-state.edu/mtd/tickets. K-State students […]
Recall of Cedar Creek Popcorn from TSC
Cedar Creek Popcorn of Sac City, Iowa is recalling its 18 oz. Old-Fashioned Caramel Holiday Popcorn Box because the side of the box features a Gluten Free claim when there are elements with gluten contained in the product. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life […]
Up to 1 Million Birds Count on Kansas Wetlands During Migration. Drought has Left them High and Dry
Hays, KS— Pull off Kansas 156 in Barton County during a wet year, and it might feel like you took a wrong turn into Florida. This part of central Kansas is home to the largest interior wetlands in the country: Cheyenne Bottoms. It can hold nearly 10 billion gallons of water. But after months of intense […]
Kansas Communities Receive Grants from PRIDE Program
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS — The Kansas PRIDE program has put its support behind park improvements, a maker space, community signage and several other community volunteer projects in Kansas as part of a bigger effort to enhance the quality of life for their residents and visitors. Officials with the […]
Safety on the Farm: Rollover Protection Structures Save Lives, says K-State Official
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– A Kansas State University official says a program that offers rebates to farmers could help “close the gap” on more Kansans installing safety kits on tractors and other equipment – and more importantly, save lives. Tawnie Larson, state coordinator of the Rollbars, Rollover Protection Structures […]
K-State Student Wins Graduate Award at World Food Prize Contest
“Ranabhat’s research uncovers benefits of insecticide netting in stored grain areas”
Ignoring Vehicle Recalls can be Risky: Check To Protect
“What you don’t know can hurt you,” said Gary Herman, KDOT Behavioral Safety Manager, Bureau of Transportation Safety.”
Continued KDOT Staffing Shortages Could Impact Highway Snow, Ice Removal Efforts
Kansas- The Kansas Department of Transportation is committed to keeping the highways cleared when inclement weather impacts the state, but staffing shortages continue to affect the agency with not enough snowplow operators in many areas. These ongoing shortages could affect KDOT’s ability to clear snow and ice from highways in a timely manner. “We want […]