Day: January 13, 2026
Dry January Encourages People to Rethink Alcohol Habits
Image courtesy Canva Dry January is an annual challenge that encourages people to stop drinking alcohol for the month and reflect on how it affects
Third Annual “Manhattan Seed Swap” Event at the Flint Hills Discovery Center
FHDC Photo Courtesy of FHDC On Sunday, February 1, 2026, the Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC), 315 S. 3rd St., will host the third annual
U.S. Reports Ongoing Bird Flu Detections in Commercial and Backyard Flocks
Image courtesy Canva The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) continues to track cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI),
Northwest Kansas Center Launches Home-Based Childcare Recruitment Program
Photo Courtesy of Canva The Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center is now accepting applications for a new home-based childcare provider recruitment program aimed at addressing
Kansas Seeks Public Help to Turn Vacant Buildings Into Housing
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Department of Commerce announced it has begun a new initiative and is asking Kansas residents to help address the housing
Kansas Pushes Back on USDA Request for SNAP Recipient Data
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) has responded to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
CarePortal Returns to North Central Kansas to Support Families in Crisis
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of CarePortal The CarePortal, a care-sharing technology platform that supports children and families in crisis, has returned to North Central
Meadowlark Hills Launches Regional Cancer Support Program Open to All Adults
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Meadowlark Hills Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan has started a Cancer Program for anyone in the surrounding region.