Month: November 2022

Budgeting for the Winter Holidays
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— The beginning of the winter holiday season has begun, filled with food, family,

Obituary-Lynette Sue Hoffman
Lynette Sue Hoffman, age 71 of Manhattan, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at her residence. She was born on October 11, 1951 in Clay

Remember Lives Lost in Traffic Crashes: World Day of Remembrance is Nov. 20
Topeka, KS– World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR) is commemorated on the third Sunday in November to pay tribute to the people

Obituary-Carolyn Sue “Nana” Knorr
Carolyn Sue “Nana” Knorr, age 72, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the Leonardville Nursing Home. She was born on February 3, 1950 in

K-State Veterinarian Offers Tips to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain in Pets
Manhattan, KS— The holiday season is filled with hearty, delicious food, visiting with friends and family, decreased physical activity, busy schedules and weight gain. According

Feds Give ‘Threatened’ Protection to Lesser Prairie Chickens in Kansas, with Flexibility for Industry
The federal government will list the lesser prairie chicken as threatened in Kansas and neighboring states, triggering protections under federal law starting next year. A smaller, isolated

Obituary-James L. Workman
James L. Workman, age 80, of Concordia, KS, left this earthly life on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 surrounded by his family at the Bethany Home

Can Fig Trees Grow in Kansas?
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— Figs aren’t a popular fruit to grow in Kansas, but Kansas State University

Governor Laura Kelly Recognizes Johnson County Disability Advocate
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly today announced that The Mission Project, an organization in Mission, Kansas, that supports independent living for adults with developmental disabilities, has

Obituary-Betty Loraine Coupal
Betty Lorraine Carver was born May 22, 1923, in Minneapolis, KS. She was the youngest daughter of Ethel Mae (Bishop) Carver and Levi Bert Carver.