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Ad Astra Academies Launch STEAM Program in Partnership with Cosmosphere for Kansas Virtual Students
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Ad Astra Academies Ad Astra Academies have partnered with the Cosmosphere to offer Kansas students a hands-on learning opportunity through a

Out of the Blue: Milford Tops World with Percentage of Catfish Color Mutations
After years of frequent sightings, biologists in Kansas decided to investigate the cause of strange-skinned blue catfish. Listed as the rarest fish in some rivers

District to Offer Defensive Driving Course, Can Earn Ins. Discounts
On August 6th, a defensive driving test will be taught for interested drivers. Hosted by USD 379 and certified by AAA, the Driver Improvement Program

Suspected Rabies Case Reported in Feral Cat at Marion County Lake
Image courtesy of Canva The Marion County Health Department has reported a suspected case of rabies in a feral cat found near Marion County Lake.

Kansas Unemployment Holds at 3.8% in June as State Adds 3,800 Jobs, Led by Health and Education
Image courtesy of Canva Preliminary data released from the Kansas Department of Labor’s Labor Market Information division and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show

K-State Veterinarian Shares Summer Safety Tips to Protect Pets from Heat, Parasites, and Seasonal Hazards
Image courtesy of Canva As summer temperatures rise, a Kansas State University veterinarian is reminding pet owners to take extra steps to keep their pets

UPDATE: Eastbound I-70 reopened between Colby and Oakley
KDOT Press Release UPDATE: Eastbound I-70 reopened between Colby and Oakley The Kansas Department of Transportation has reopened eastbound I-70 between Colby and Oakley. The

Dawn Foods Scholarship Supports K-State Bakery Science Students, Expands Industry Partnership
Image courtesy of K-State Kansas State University bakery science students can now apply for scholarship support through a new gift from Dawn Foods, a global

How to Tell When Melons Are Ripe: K-State Experts Share Harvesting and Storage Tips
Image courtesy Canva Harvesting melons at peak ripeness is key to the best flavor and sweetness. For cantaloupes, full ripening on the vine produces the

Welcoming Communities Key as Thousands Relocate to Kansas, Study Finds
Image courtesy Canva Nearly 14% of Kansas residents moved to a new home in the past year, according to the U.S. Census, and nearly half