Month: February 2023
Governor Kelly Announces Integra Technologies to Invest $1.8B, Create Nearly 2,000 Jobs with Wichita Semiconductor Plant
Topeka, KS– Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas-based Integra Technologies plans to invest $1.8 billion in a large-scale semiconductor facility in Wichita. This is the
Have You Checked Your Heart?
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– The story of a professional football player suffering a heart condition while on
A $1.8 Billion Semiconductor Plant is Planned for Wichita Through Another Kansas Megaproject Deal
Topeka, KS — Kansas has struck a deal with a Wichita company to build a $1.8 billion semiconductor manufacturing plant, but it hinges on the company
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%