Generational Poverty Hurts the Health of People in Southeast Kansas and Wyandotte County
“The disparities between Wyandotte and its neighbor to the south — Johnson County — remain the most dramatic contrast in the state.”
KFMA Reports Record Kansas Net Farm Income in 2021
“The income earned in 2021 put our farms, on average, in a very strong financial position coming into 2022,” Herbel said. “Even with the high levels of risk and concern we have (in 2022), we began the year in a very strong financial spot.”
Kansas is Taking a Nationally Unprecedented Move to Let Foster Teens Pick Their Families
“The SOUL Family program is specially designed to help older foster youth who are aging out of care.”
State Designates $62 Million for Affordable Housing Development
Governor Kelly capped off the legislative session by signing two major bipartisan housing bills into law, representing a significant expansion of resources to support statewide housing development. The measures represent a combined $62 million in new housing resources, as well as initiatives to incentivize housing development.
SOUL Family Support for Young Kansans in Foster Care
“DCF and the Annie E. Casey Foundation kick-off first-ever demonstration site to help advance proposed permanency option that would allow older youth to establish supportive circle of caring adults without severing legal ties with birth parents and siblings”
Foot Rot can cause Loss in Profits for Cattle Producers, says K-State Vet
“Hanzlicek shares tips on treating bacterial infection”
Formula Shortage and Dangers of Diluting and Making Your Own
Clay Center, KS- Those that feed their infant formula know the struggle that’s going on in finding the formula they need to feed their child. In February baby formula maker Abbott issued a recall for complaints of a common environmental bacteria where two infants became sick and two tragically passed away. Many people have gone…
Hy-Vee Signs Statement of Support for the Nation’s Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
“Signing strengthens Hy-Vee’s support of employee members in National Guard and Reserve Units”
Rabbits in the Garden?
“K-State horticulture expert gives methods for effective protection”
Riley County Health Department Hosts First Community Baby Shower on June 4th
“A safe sleep bundle includes a pack and play, safe sleep sack, pacifier, and the book “What to Expect in the First Year.” Safe sleep training, resources, and books will be available in Spanish and English at the event. Resources are intended for families with children up to 2 years of age.”