Day: April 10, 2025
“Need a Midweek Mood Boost? Junction City Animal Shelter’s ‘Rent-A-Pup’ Brings the Dogs to You
By: Ryan Duey The Junction City Animal Shelter is bringing an old program back to the community that is sure to be a hit. The
Kansas Named National Innovation Champion in 2025 CTA Scorecard for Leadership in Tech and Economic Growth
On April 10, Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas has been named an Innovation Champion—the highest ranking—in the Consumer Technology Association’s (CTA) 2025 Innovation Scorecard.
Fort Riley’s Mounted Color Guard to Present Nation’s Colors at Kentucky Oaks and Derby
Fort Riley Release The Soldiers and military working equines of Fort Riley’s 1st Infantry Division, known as the BigRed One, will have the distinct honor
Governor Kelly Vetoes Seven Bills, Allows Three to Become Law Without Signature
Press Release TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed Senate Bill 269, Senate Substitute for House Bill 2228, House Bill 2062, Senate Substitute for House
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Protect and Expand Funding for Title X Family Planning Program
Representative Sharice Davids joined a group of lawmakers in introducing the Expanding Access to Family Planning Act. This legislation aims to protect and increase funding
Experts Urge Early Action as Wheat Streak Mosaic Threatens Kansas Crops
Experts warn that wheat streak mosaic virus may become more common in Kansas wheat fields this year. K-State’s Kelsey Andersen Onofre says symptoms often appear
K-State Expert Shares Tips for Recovering from Severe Weather in Kansas
Kansas experiences its share of severe weather events–drought, heat waves, high winds, thunderstorms, flooding, tornadoes, wildfires and more. K-State family resource management specialist Elizabeth Kiss
ATV Safety Tips Essential for Farmers and Ranchers: Focus on Proper Gear and Fit
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are essential for many farmers and ranchers but can pose serious safety risks. Tawnie Larson, project manager for the Kansas Agriculture Safety
Kansas Forest Service to Host Callery Pear Buy-Back Events as Invasive Tree Spreads Across the State
Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) and its cultivars, like ‘Bradford’ and ‘Cleveland Select,’ have been popular in Kansas for their adaptability, spring flowers, fall color, and
Kansas Sees Surge in Measles Cases as Outbreaks Spread Across Southwestern Counties
Kansas health officials reported eight new measles cases in the past week, bringing the state’s total to 32 across eight southwestern counties, including Morton, Stevens,