Month: January 2025
Laundry Love Program Coming to Concordia
OCCK Inc. has partnered with LaundryLove.org to bring the Laundry Love program to Concordia, offering free laundry services to the community. Starting in February, the
FHSU Secures $800K Federal Grant to Expand Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Nationwide
Fort Hays State University’s Criminal Justice Program and University Police Department have been awarded an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of
Kansas Lawmakers Push to Delist Lesser Prairie Chicken, Citing Impact on Agriculture and Energy
Kansas lawmakers have introduced legislation to remove the lesser prairie chicken from the endangered and threatened species list and permanently bar it from being listed
Kansas Senate Bill 10 Proposes Property Tax Exemptions for Off-Road Vehicles, Boats, and Trailers
Saline County Appraiser Sean Robertson highlighted a proposed Kansas bill that would exempt off-road vehicles, boats, and trailers from personal property taxes, pointing out inconsistencies
Farming’s Hidden Toll: Addressing Stress, Mental Health, and Suicide Prevention in Agriculture
Farming is one of the most demanding professions, marked by long hours, physical labor, and the unpredictable challenges of weather, market fluctuations, and rising costs.
Bird Flu Outbreak Results in Loss of 13 Million Chickens, Egg Prices Soar
In just 30 days, bird flu has wiped out nearly 13 million chickens in the U.S., driving up egg prices. The Federal Reserve Bank reported
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Kristin Brighton, HirePaths
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University To get to the top, you need to
From Morganville Roots to Florida Stages: Ben Taddiken Brings His Musical Journey Back Home
By: Ryan Duey Raised on a farm near Morganville, Ben Taddiken’s love for music started at an early age. His parents and siblings had a
Wakefield Booster Club Asking Community Members to “Adopt a Player” to Show Support of Student Athletes
By: Ryan Duey The Wakefield Booster Club is looking for community members to participate in its first-ever “Adopt a Player” to support the Wakefield High
1st Infantry Division Prepares for its Second “Division in the Dirt”
Kirk Hutchinson, Fort Riley The 1st Infantry Division is embarking on a significant journey as it returns to the National Training Center (NTC) at Fort