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Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Jim Sipes, Sipes Seed
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University/Photo: Jim Sipes courtesy Ron Wilson “We need to

Keep Rabbits Out of the Garden: K-State Expert Shares Simple, Effective Solutions
Image courtesy Canva Rabbits are frequent visitors to home gardens, especially when spring flowers and vegetables begin to grow. Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia

RAISE Kansas Expands STEMM Opportunities for Rural Students Through Hands-On Learning and Workforce Collaboration
Image courtesy FHSU In its first year collaborating with Fort Hays State University’s Science and Math Education Institute (SMEI), RAISE Kansas has made significant strides

Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area Moves to Watkins Museum to Strengthen Partnerships and Preserve Regional History
Image courtesy Canva Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA) announces it has relocated its offices from Lawrence’s Carnegie Building to the Watkins Museum of History,

Kansas State University Unveils All Things Kansas: A Free Data Tool for Economic Development
Image courtesy Canva Kansas State University has launched All Things Kansas, a free interactive tool designed to support economic development across the state. The platform

Kansas’ Award-Winning Sunflower Summer Program Returns with More Attractions and Digital Features
By Trish Svoboda/Photo courtesy Kansas Tourism Kansas’ Sunflower Summer Program is gaining attention for offering unique, free experiences for families across the state. The program

Rep. Tracey Mann Praises House-Passed GOP Bill for Tax Cuts, Ag Relief, and Border Security
Photo still from opening remarks U.S. Representative Tracey Mann voiced his support on the House floor for the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping

KCC to Hold Public Hearings on Evergy’s Proposed Rate Hike
Image courtesy KCC The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will hold public hearings in Wichita and Topeka starting next week to give Evergy Kansas Central customers

Kansas Doubles Fireworks Sales Season Amid Safety Concerns and Data Gaps
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva Two major changes have taken effect in Kansas regarding fireworks sales. First, the seasonal fireworks window has doubled in length—now

Program Helps Older Adults Build Strength, Stay Independent Through Simple Exercise
Image courtesy Canva Everyday tasks like standing up, sitting down, carrying groceries, or reaching for items on a high shelf tend to get more difficult