Day: July 21, 2025
Obituary-Terry Ekstrum
Terry Lee Ekstrum, age 66 of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. He was
Obituary-Joan Sorrick
Mary Joan von Riesen Sorrick, aged 97, passed away Tuesday, July 8, in Manhattan, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., July 29,
K-State Specialist Urges Heat Safety for Older Adults During Kansas Summers
Image courtesy Canva Kansas summers bring intense heat and humidity, posing health risks for older adults. Kansas State University extension specialist Erin Martinez urges seniors
K-State Remote Work Program Honored Nationally for Boosting Rural Economic Opportunity
Image courtesy Canva A Kansas program that supports rural economic growth by preparing residents for remote work has received national recognition. Kansas State University is
Blue-Green Algae Prompts Health Advisory for Multiple Kansas Lakes
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health
Kansas Among States With Lowest Rate of Fatal Drunk Driving Crashes, Study Finds
Image courtesy Canva A new study by Recovered ranks Kansas among the states with the lowest rates of fatal crashes involving drunk drivers. Between 2019
Mountain Lion Reported in Ulysses; Wildlife Officials Urge Caution
Image courtesy Canva A mountain lion was reportedly seen within city limits in Ulysses on Saturday, July 19. The Ulysses Police Department took to Facebook