Month: April 2025
Governor Kelly Announces Over $8.1M for Rural Road Safety Improvements
Press Release TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday 11 rural roadway projects will receive a total of $8.1 million in federal funds through the
Traps, Not Tricks: Experts Say It’s the Only Reliable Way to Stop Lawn-Damaging Moles
Though moles spend most of their lives underground, the damage they cause above ground can be surprisingly noticeable. As they search for food, moles create
Kansas Educators Reconnect In Person to Share Research, Strategies at First ATE-K Conference Since Pandemic
The Association of Teacher Educators – Kansas (ATE-K) held its first in-person conference since the COVID-19 pandemic on April 4. ATE-K President Alan English noted
Rohling Homestead’s Annual Easter Fundraiser Set for First Two Saturdays in April
By: Ryan Duey Rohling Homestead, a veteran-owned family farm full of family-friendly activities outside Manhattan, will host its 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser on
“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