Month: February 2023
Governor Kelly Announces Appointments to Early Childhood Transition Task Force
Topeka, KS – Governor Laura Kelly today announced her appointments to the Early Childhood Transition Task Force, which was created by Governor Kelly’s first executive
From School Choice to Parents’ Rights, Kansas Lawmakers Are Pushing Education Changes
Wichita, KS— Dozens of education bills making their way through the Kansas Legislature this session could have a profound effect on public schools. Conservatives want to
Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce names Matt Crocker as C. Clyde Jones Volunteer of the Year at annual meeting
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Matt Crocker was recognized as the 2022 C. Clyde Jones Volunteer of the Year during Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting
Windfall or money owed? K-State financial expert urges taxpayers to make a plan
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – For some taxpayers, income tax season is a time to look forward to
Obituary-Martha J. Souchek
Martha J. Souchek, age 92, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at her home in Concordia, Kansas. Martha was born on September 24, 1930,
Wheat Grazing Draws to a Close With First Hollow Stem on the Horizon
By Gail Ellis Stillwater, OK– The first hollow stem stage of grazed wheat, a lead indicator of when to remove cattle from wheat pasture to
Obituary-Betty M. Spellman
Betty M. Spellman, 95 died February 18, 2023, in rural Clay Center, KS. She was born on October 5, 1927, in Clay County, the daughter
K-State Grazing Specialist to Speak on Environmental Concerns in Beef Industry
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news Manhattan, KS – Beef cattle is big business in Kansas. The state holds the United
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in Crawford County homicide
Crawford County, KS- Travis Conness has been located and is no longer at large. Conness has been arrested and will be charged with suspicion of
Officers Determine No Threat in School Graffiti
Manhattan, KS – Manhattan High School West Campus was cleared around 4:40 p.m. this afternoon after a graffiti message that was found in a school