Day: June 20, 2024
Friendship and Food: The impact of Meals on Wheels
By Caylyn Pfizenmaier The service of Meals on Wheels was founded by the organization known as, North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging Inc.
$390,000 from Kansas Department of Commerce Will Help Restore Five Historic Landmarks Across Kansas
By Quinn O’Hara On June 18, the Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced more than $390,000 has been awarded to five
Kansas Chamber PAC Announces Endorsements of 118 Pro-Job Candidates for 2024 Primary Elections
By Trish Svoboda On Wednesday, June 19, the Kansas Chamber Political Action Committee (Chamber PAC) revealed its endorsements of 118 pro-job, pro-growth candidates for the
Kansas State Entomologist Warns of Increased Black Widow and Brown Recluse Spider Activity; Offers Safety Tips
By Trish Svoboda For the first time in about a decade, Kansas State University entomologist Jeff Whitworth is receiving calls about the black widow spider.
The “World Famous” Nut Roll: Tasty Pastry’s Century-Old Claim to Fame
A Tasty Pastry nut roll is one of the things Clay Center is known for, as many residents will mention. It’s one of the first
Agriculture Education Students Awarded Kansas Ag Certificates
By Payton Tholstrup Twenty-five students from five schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate, according
Senate Republicans Unveil Farm Bill Framework Prioritizing Kansas Farmers, Crop Insurance, and Rural Investments
By Trish Svoboda Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans have introduced a framework emphasizing the Farm Bill’s agricultural aspects. This framework prioritizes crop insurance, raises reference prices,
Comment Period for Proposed Transmission Corridor Deadline Nears
By Ryan Duey The public comment period for the proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) will end at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 24.
Longhorn Cattle Drive to Take Place in Downtown Junction City
By Ryan Duey As part of Junction City Main Street’s (JCMS) efforts to revitalize the downtown area, the organization has been unveiling Statues in the
Kansas State University Sets New Record for Service Animal Eye Exams, Ensuring Vital Clearances for Work
By Trish Svoboda Kansas State University saw a record-breaking number of service animals at its Veterinary Health Center during the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists/Epicur