Day: February 2, 2023

KDA Announces 2023 Bluestem Pasture Survey
MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Agriculture is seeking feedback from Kansans for the 2023 Bluestem Pasture Survey to collect information on native tallgrass

Kansas 1 of 10 “Core” States Selected to Participate in Initiative to Expand Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
TOPEKA – Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Secretary Laura Howard announced today that Kansas is 1 of only 10 states and the

What can replace eggs in the kitchen? K-State food scientist says tofu, chia or flax seeds are among the options
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan – As egg prices continue to increase in grocery stores, Kansas State University food

Every life saved is a success, but more can be done to prevent fatality crashes
The good news – Kansas Department of Transportation preliminary crash notifications for 2022 show Kansas experienced a 3% decrease in fatalities compared to 2021. The

Growing the Native Pawpaw Fruit
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— While pawpaw trees are native to eastern Kansas, many people have never eaten

Invitation to Town Halls
Riley County, KS- The communities of Leonardville, Manhattan, Randolph, and Riley are invited to Town Hall meetings with Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete.

Governor Kelly Announces 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Has Helped Nearly 27% More Callers in First 6 Months
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly today announced that since its launch in July 2022, the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has handled a nearly 27%

30 Years Ago, These Kansas Farmers Were Told to use Less Water. Here’s How They Did It
Hays, KS— Trying to cut back on irrigation in western Kansas isn’t a new idea. More than three decades ago, the state came to farmers in

Touchdown Tips for Super Bowl Food Safety
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner, and many families around the U.S. are looking

UPDATE: Death investigation in Wamego
Pottawatomie County, KS – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Wamego Police Department, and the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office have updated on the investigation into