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Flu Cases Surge Amid Vaccine Fatigue, Experts Urge Immunization to Prevent Severe Outcomes
This flu season has been particularly severe, with around 33 million illnesses, 430,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths. According to Kelly Goode, Pharm D, one of

National Nutrition Month Highlights How Food Connects Us Beyond Just Eating
Nutrition is about more than just the food we eat; it also includes the connections we make while eating, says Priscilla Brenes, a K-State Research

Stay Safe This St. Patrick’s Day: Plan Ahead and Avoid Drunk Driving
St. Patrick’s Day falls on Monday, March 17, but celebrations will take place on the weekends before and after. The Kansas Department of Transportation urges

Double-Cropping Soybeans Boosts Profits and Soil Health in No-Till Systems, K-State Study Finds
Nitrogen and herbicide applications are among the highest input costs in crop production. To reduce expenses and gain environmental benefits, producers can integrate double-cropped soybeans

Suzie Fritz Lands in the CCCHS Hall of Fame Through Volleyball Coaching Career
On March 31st, three new inductees will be added to the CCCHS Hall of Fame. These recipients are honored for their contributions to their communities,

Then & Now: Kidwell Oil/Mel’s
Kidwell Oil was a staple on the south end of Clay Center for decades. From the time it was purchased in 1963 by Paul Kidwell,

Witt Avoids Fracture After Hit-by-Pitch
Bobby Witt Jr. avoided a serious injury after being hit by a pitch in the Royals’ 7-6 win over the Mariners on Wednesday. X-rays showed

Estévez to Make Royals Debut Friday
New Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estévez will make his spring training debut Friday against the Los Angeles Angels after recovering from lower back tightness.

Chiefs Restructure Contracts to Free Up Cap Space
The Kansas City Chiefs have created $49.446 million in salary cap space by restructuring the contracts of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones,

Kansas FFA Foundation Shatters Records, Raises $59K on Give FFA Day 2025
The Kansas FFA Foundation celebrated a record-breaking Give FFA Day 2025 on February 20, raising over $59,000 in just 24 hours with support from nearly