Month: October 2024
WSU and KU Launch Growing HOPE Initiative to Support New Mothers’ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Wichita State University (WSU) and the University of Kansas have partnered to support new mothers’ mental health and suicide prevention through the Growing HOPE initiative.
USDA Issues Public Health Alert for Illegally Imported Meat and Poultry Products from Myanmar
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert regarding various illegally imported meat and poultry products
Expert Advice: Manage Fall Leaves to Protect Lawns and Enhance Soil Health
As fall progresses, leaves are starting to blanket lawns in Kansas and will continue to do so throughout November. Horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini from Kansas
Kansas Sees Significant Decrease in Disability Waiver Waitlist After 2024 Legislative Changes
The number of Kansans waiting for disability waivers has significantly decreased after legislative measures were implemented during the 2024 session. The Kansas Reflector reports that
Fire Breaks Out at Safari Zoological Park in Kansas, No Injuries or Animal Losses Reported
There was a fire at the popular Safari Zoological Park near Caney, Kansas, late Wednesday night, but no injuries or animal losses were reported. According
NHTSA Warns: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving This Halloween as Communities Prepare for Safe Celebrations
As communities gear up for Halloween, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7 Office is teaming up with State
Various Different Topics Discussed During Clay County Commission’s Regular Weekly Meeting
By: Ryan Duey Topics discussed during the Clay County Commissioners’ regular weekly meeting on October 21st included: Guest Bed Tax, fire help, dash cameras, declarations,
ABILENE CVB TAKES HOME TOP HONORS AT KANSAS TOURISM CONFERENCE
Abilene CVB The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) proudly earned the 2024 Best Community Awareness Campaign Award (Medium Budget Category) from the Travel Industry
Republican Valley Ringnecks Annual Youth Hunt Gets Kids Outdoors
By: Ryan Duey The Republican Valley Ringnecks Pheasants Forever Chapter of Clay County is set to host its annual Youth Pheasant Hunt on Sunday, November
Fundraiser for Geary County Wildfire Victims to be Held Monday Evening
Geary County Extension Agent Kyler Langvardt announced that Monday, October 28th at 6:30 p.m. there will be a special calf auction at JC Livestock Sales