Month: April 2025

NTSB Report Raises Reagan National Safety Concerns as Boeing Assures Kansas Jobs in Spirit AeroSystems Deal
A recent NTSB report highlights serious safety concerns at Reagan National Airport, revealing 15,000 near misses between helicopters and commercial planes in a short period.

Kansas Wheat Growers Invited to Compete in 2025 National Yield Contest
Kansas wheat producers are encouraged to enter the 2025 National Wheat Yield Contest, now in its 10th year. Organized by the National Wheat Foundation, the

USPS Launches Cost-Cutting Plan Amid Uncertainty, Aims to Save $36 Billion
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) began cost-saving changes Tuesday, aiming to save $36 billion over a decade while maintaining delivery times. The plan follows Postmaster

Spring Storms Ahead: Experts Urge to Prepare for Severe Weather
With spring comes the need to prepare for severe weather, and this year is no exception, says Jan Steen, a community vitality specialist with K-State

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ease Rural Vet Shortage by Making Loan Repayments Tax-Free
A bipartisan bill backed by U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran was reintroduced in the Senate this week to help ease the shortage of veterinary services in

Notable People: Alonzo Dexter
Alonzo Dexter, Founding Father of Clay Center, was born June 3rd, 1833 in Windsor, Vermont. After his parents died when he was young, he moved

Eisenhower Marathon Returns April 19th, Bringing Runners Nationwide to Abilene
By: Ryan Duey Abilene’s Eisenhower Marathon will bring runners from across the country to the Midwest on Saturday, April 19th, with races starting at 7:00

Kansas Farm Bureau Now Accepting Entries for 2025 Agricultural Reporting Awards
Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) is now accepting entries for its annual Agricultural Reporting Awards, which honor print and broadcast journalists for their contributions to telling

Trump Imposes New Tariffs, Sparking Debate Over Economic Impact and Long-Term Benefits
On April 2, President Donald Trump announced new tariffs, including a 10% minimum on all imports and a 25% tariff on automobiles, set to take

Expert Offers Strategies for a Tighter Calving Window
Timing is key to calving success, but narrowing the calving window is challenging. Kansas State beef cattle scientist, Bob Larson, notes two issues: aligning calving