Month: August 2024
Governor Kelly Declares August ‘Kansas Breastfeeding Month’: Urges Support for Breastfeeding Families and Calls for Policy Changes
Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed August as “Kansas Breastfeeding Month,” emphasizing the health benefits of breastfeeding for Kansans. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment
KS State Expert Offers Essential Composting Tips for Beginners, Including Bin Recommendations and Material Guidelines
For those new to composting, Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini offers tips for beginners. First, she recommends using a bin to ensure a
Senior Saturday: A Trip Down Memory Lane
By: Ryan Duey “Senior Saturday,” an event tailored for senior citizens aged 60 and above, will be Saturday, August 10, from 8 a.m. until 10
Kansas Legislature Allocates Historic $35 Million to Preserve Ogallala Aquifer and Address Water Crisis
In 2023, the Kansas Legislature allocated $35 million to preserve the Ogallala Aquifer, marking the largest investment in the state’s water resources. This funding, supported
USD 379 Will Not See Much Change With New Non-Resident Options
By: Ryan Duey Beginning this upcoming school year all public schools in Kansas must allow Kansas students outside of their district boundaries the opportunity to
Medicare Basics Program in Washington Has Date and Location Change
By: Ryan Duey Recently, the River Valley Extension District advertised a Medicare Basics Program for Monday, August 27th at 6:30 p.m. in Washington. The date,
Obituary-Maya M. Sutton-Kearn
Maya M. Sutton-Kearn, 14, of Belleville, passed away July 29th. Memorial Services will be Wednesday, August 7th, at 1:00 p.m., at the First United Methodist
Cicada Killer Wasps: Solitary Predators in Kansas Lawns, Lethal to Cicadas but Generally Harmless to Humans
Cicada Killer Wasps, scientifically known as Sphecius speciosus, are “solitary wasps,” meaning they hunt and capture other insects to feed their young. Although they are
OZ Museum/Columbian Theatre Foundation Earns Service Enterprise Accreditation, Joining Top 11% of Nonprofits for Volunteer Engagement
The OZ Museum/Columbian Theatre Foundation, Inc. has been accredited as a Service Enterprise, making it the tenth nonprofit in the state to achieve this distinction.
Senate Committee Advances Moran-Cantwell Bills on AI Education and Training for Small Businesses
On August 1, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee passed two bipartisan bills: the National Science Foundation AI Education Act and the Small