Opioids are Killing More People than ever, and Kansas Lags other States on these Steps to Help
“Evidence is mounting that good Samaritan laws save lives. Kansas is one of just a few states without a law to encourage people to call 911 if a friend is overdosing.”
Oklahoma Insurance Department Hosts Annual Senior Fraud Webinar Series Beginning March 23
“The 2022 Senior Fraud Webinar Series will educate Oklahomans on the latest white-collar crimes and provide tips to protect themselves from scams targeting seniors.”
On your marks, get set…Walk Kansas begins Mar. 27
“Walk Kansas will run March 27 through May 21, encouraging teams of six to sign up together and get moving. Every 15 minutes of activity counts for one mile of distance, and teams track their mileage virtually as they move across pre-determined routes in or across Kansas. More than 6,000 people participated in Walk Kansas last year.”
Red Cross honors community heroes during annual Red Cross Month celebration in March
“Celebrate by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 23; giving blood; or volunteering”
K-State Meat Scientists Study Flavor of Boneless versus Bone-In Steaks
“Findings included in annual Cattlemen’s Day report”
Health Advisory, Safety Tips Issued During Flint Hills Burning Season
“Smoke Modeling Tool to be activated on March 1”
Researchers Seek Growers to Study Rootworm Control Method
“Studies indicate nematodes can help reduce insects that harm corn”
K-State Salina’s annual Scholarship Patrol event Awards more than $7.5 million to Incoming Students
“The campus’s admissions department staff knocked on the doors of incoming first-year students for the fall 2022 semester, making more than 30 stops around the state of Kansas, spanning more than 16 hours and 450 miles traveled as part of the event.”
KBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Leavenworth
“Preliminary information indicates that officers from the Leavenworth Police Department, the Lansing Police Department, and the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area.”
Kick-Start Spring by Getting into the Garden
“K-State horticulture expert suggests gardening activities to kick the winter blues”