Month: April 2022
K-State Offering Online Financial, Risk Management Courses for Farmers and Ranchers
Manhattan, Kan. — Farming and ranching, even in good times, can be a challenging business. Among many other forces, producers routinely deal with the uncertainties
Survey: Consumers’ Interest in Buying Local Beef Grows
Manhattan, Kan. — Kansas State University researchers are looking more closely at the dynamics of marketing beef directly to consumers in the hope that they
Riley County Seeks Community Input to Improve Local Health and Healthcare
Riley Co., Kan. — Riley County is hosting several public meetings about health and healthcare in the community this April and May. Residents have the
Obituary–Terry L. Baxa
Terence “Terry” L. Baxa was born on November 25th, 1949, in Belleville, to William and Arlene (Houdek) Baxa, and passed away on March 27, 2022,
NACo’s I Love My County Art Contest
Clay County, KS- If you’re a child or have a child who loves to create art work and are 18 years of age or younger,
Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency due to Wildfire Potential
Kansas — Weather conditions for the coming six-day period indicate a significant threat for wildland fires in Kansas. Due to this potential, Governor Laura Kelly
KDOL Announces Vendor Selected for Unemployment System Modernization
Topeka, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) has announced that Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been selected to update the state’s antiquated IT-legacy
K-State Lands $12M Grant to Lead Agricultural Growth in Haiti
Manhattan, Kan. — Kansas State University’s Feed the Future Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab has been awarded a five-year $12 million grant from United States Agency
A Major Treatment Facility for Kansas Foster Kids Almost Closed. A New Tenant Wants to Save it
Topeka, Kan. — One of the largest residential facilities in Kansas for boys who need more help than most foster care homes can offer looks
Obituary–Karen McNee
Karen Sue McNee, 69 of Clay Center, died Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on September 5,