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Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission re-elects officers; reviews budget
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (Commission) met for its 2024 summer board meeting July 16-17 in Garden City. The Commission meets quarterly to discuss funding opportunities, program development and strategy for advancing domestic and international sorghum markets. These public meetings allow attendees to hear updates from state and national staff...
Sorghum U / Wheat U Event Planned
An education event for wheat and sorghum producers is planned. According to the Kansas Wheat organization, you can take a break from the Kansas heat and join Kansas Wheat at High Plains Journal’s Sorghum U/Wheat U event on Tuesday, August 13, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Wichita. “Kansas...
Only 12% of eligible Kansas families signed up for programs to make child care cheaper
A family of four making less than $6,966 a month could earn child care subsidies. Children must be under 13. Call 1-888-369-4777 to learn more. Subsidies are run by DCF and applications can be picked up at any agency office. The families of nearly 100,000 children in Kansas were potentially...
Mosquito diseases in Kansas: what to know
KANSAS CITY, KS (KSNT) – The majority of Kansas is in a high alert for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is a disease some mosquitos carry, and severe cases can result in death. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) shows that nearly 70% of counties are in a high risk warning, including the […]
Top Five Caps ASCS National Weekend In Kansas
PARK CITY, Kan. (July 20, 2024) On track with the American Sprint Car Series National Tour over the weekend in Kansas, events at Lakeside Speedway and 81-Speedway yielded a pair of top ten runs, and a weekend high fifth place finish for Landon Britt. Starting Friday at Lakeside in Kansas...
Church announces groundbreaking date for first temple in Kansas
SALT LAKE CITY — A groundbreaking ceremony for the Wichita Kansas Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held later this year. The First Presidency has announced the ceremony will be held on Sept. 7., according to a news release. Elder Steven R. Bangerter, first counselor in the North America Central Area Presidency, will preside at the event. The temple was first announced in April 2022 by President Russell M. Nelson.
Newton middle schooler finalist in nationwide mullet contest
NEWTON, Kan. (KWCH) - A Newton sixth-grader has made it to Round 2 of the USA Mullet Championships in the kids division. Ruger Beaman competes on the football, soccer, and baseball fields, and now he’s one of 100 kids vying for the title of 2024 mullet champ. Ruger has...
Freshly field grown flowers make way in Salt City
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — If anyone picked up a fresh locally grown bouquet this spring or summer, there's a chance it came from Salt City Blooms. Owner Jessica Rayl who's had a love for growing flowers for awhile now, said she discovered the idea for her business on Facebook. "I...
Airxcel: InVision Appliances Featured on New Jayco Trailers
WICHITA, Kan. – Airxcel, Inc. a leading supplier to the recreational vehicle industry announced that its brand InVision will be the exclusive appliance brand featured on Jayco’s new Jay Flight and Lightweight series starting with the 2025 model year. “We are pleased to announce this partnership with Jayco,”...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection hosting another Global Entry enrollment in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in partnership with the City of Wichita and Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, is hosting another Global Entry enrollment. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the airport in the mezzanine-level conference rooms. One was also held on […]
God’s grace brings university chaplain back home
Father Edmund “Ed” Herzog, Newman’s chaplain, may be a new face to some people in the Newman community, but he is certainly no stranger to the university. Herzog attended Newman University from 2007-2011 and was confirmed in St. John’s Chapel on campus in 2009. Now, 17 years later, he returns to lead Campus Ministry and guide students through formation, stewardship and leading Mass. Prior to Herzog’s new assignment, he was the chaplain of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School for six years.
Abilene Rodeo Celebrates 25 Years of Horses and Bulls from Andrews Rodeo Co.
Andrews Rodeo Co. has been the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo stock contractor in Abilene for the past 25 years. Sammy Andrews, his wife Jacel, son James, and his crew have been coming to Abilene since 2000, bringing their industry-renowned bucking horses and bulls. When the Abilene rodeo committee decided to...
Numbers down, Great Bend considering ending June Jaunt
When last year’s attendance numbers were down for Great Bend’s June Jaunt festival, the rain and storms had an impact on the outdoor event at Jack Kilby Square. When numbers were again down this year with good weather forecasts, city officials began reconsidering the efforts to host the festival.
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