Day: March 14, 2025

Washington County FFA Alumni to Host Annual Fish Fry, Meeting, and Auction to Support Local Chapter
By: Ryan Duey The Washington County FFA Alumni and Supporters Chapter will host its annual fish fry, annual meeting, and auction on Saturday, March 22nd,

Junction City to Begin Playground Replacement at Coronado Park
City of Junction City Junction City Parks and Recreation, in coordination with the Junction City South Kiwanis and I.C.A.R.E., are excited to announce the beginning

Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims March 16-22 as National Poison Prevention Week
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed March 16-22 as National Poison Prevention Week to raise awareness about poison safety. The University of Kansas Health System’s

Kansas Wheat Leadership Program Provides In-Depth Look at Industry, From Seed to Flour
The 2025 Kansas Wheat Leadership Program provided participants with an in-depth look at the wheat industry, offering insights into everything from seed development to flour

Senators Marshall and Welch Introduce Bipartisan Bill to End Harmful Pricing Practices by Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Peter Welch have introduced a new bipartisan bill aimed at limiting harmful pricing practices by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

Exploring Future Solutions for Controlling Corn Rootworms: Genetic Modifications and Biological Products
Corn rootworms have developed resistance to Bt traits, particularly in continuous corn, making control more difficult. While crop rotation and conventional insecticides can help, resistance

Protect Backyard Birds: How Window Films Can Prevent Deadly Collisions
Homeowners aiming for sparkling windows this spring may want to rethink their approach, especially if they enjoy backyard birds. Window collisions kill an estimated 1

First Measles Case in Kansas Since 2018 Reported in Stevens County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Stevens County Health Department have reported a measles case in Stevens County. It is unclear

Conversations that Matter: Hospice and Advanced Directives Program Comes to Clay Center
Jordan Schuette, Adult Development and Aging Agent Do you have questions about advanced directives or what hospice care provides? The River Valley Extension District, Meadowlark