Month: February 2023

After Keystone Oil Spill, Kansas Democrats Want to Cancel Tax Exemptions When Pipelines Leak
Washington, KS- After the Keystone spilled more than half a million gallons of crude oil onto native prairie and cropland and into a creek, some

Douglas County CASA Inc. earns Service Enterprise certification. Nonprofit organization is sixth in Kansas to earn accomplishment
TOPEKA – Douglas County CASA Inc. recently became the sixth nonprofit organization in the state to become certified as a Service Enterprise – joining the

Maynard named executive director of Rock Springs Ranch. New leader aims to support 4-H camp experiences
K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – There was a time, Steve Maynard admits, when he was a shy, introverted kid. Then came

K-State horticulture experts suggests planting calendar to organize seed transplants. Vegetable seeds should get started in early February
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Starting vegetable seeds indoors to prepare for a spring garden is common, but

Obituary-David Hearn
David Eugene Hearn, age 87 of Waterville, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. He was born on December

Governor Kelly Announces $5 Million in Street and Road Safety Grants to Kansas Communities
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced 12 Kansas communities will receive a combined total of $5 million in federal funds through the new Safe Streets

Governor Kelly Announces Bet with PA Gov. Shapiro Ahead of Super Bowl Match-up Between Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles
TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced she will be taking on Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania in a bet ahead of Super Bowl LVII

Sen. Moran, Colleagues Announce Down Syndrome Task Force Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Dedicated to Increasing Awareness About Issues Facing Down Syndrome Community
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined his colleagues Senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and U.S. Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Eleanor Holmes Norton

What are Fungus Gnats? K-State horticulture expert shares tips to prevent gnat damage in houseplants
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Gardeners may be happy that warmer weather is ahead, but they’re not alone.

Be a winner – Commit to sober driving for Super Bowl activities
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Transportation urges everyone to observe the Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk safety campaign for this year’s Super Bowl,