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Fish harvest regulation changes at northwest Kansas lakes
As of June 20, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks implemented the following special fish harvest regulations. At Sherman County-Smoky Gardens Lake, an 18-inch minimum length limit and two fish/day creel limit on largemouth bass and 15-inch minimum length limit and five fish/day creel on channel catfish are now in effect.
Are there any dengue fever cases in Kansas? Where is it?
KANSAS (KSNT) – Earlier this month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a report detailing the increased risk of the dengue virus in the country. 27 News reached out to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) to see if dengue is making its rounds in the Sunflower State. According […]
TICKED OFF | State experts warn of higher tick numbers, increased risk of disease
Jun. 28—The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and a K-State parasite expert want northeast Kansas residents to be aware of higher-than-usual numbers of ticks this summer. KDHE officials said earlier this week that the office has received more than 200 laboratory reports of tick-borne diseases statewide as of May 29. Officials said in a statement that the current figure is comparable ...
K-State Agriculture Today: 1714 – USDA Acreage Report Expectations…Corn Diseases
00:01:05 – USDA Report Moving Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show with this week’s grain market outlook. Dan discusses the USDA acreage and grain stocks report and how it could move the market. 00:12:05 – Fungal Diseases in Corn: K-State row crop plant...
Governor Kelly Announces $8.6M Awarded to Cost Share Program Projects
EDWARDSVILLE – Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that $8.6 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for spring 2024. “These new Cost Share projects will repair and modernize transportation infrastructure in communities...
AAA: Fourth of July travel period will be busy
Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas notes that the period that includes Independence Day will be quite busy for travelers this year. "We're projecting nearly 71 million people are going to travel sometime during that period. 685,000 or so Kansans will travel," Steward said. "About 85% will be driving. 60.6 million people nationwide and about 585,000 Kansans will be driving to their destinations during the holiday."
Hard white wheat special edition harvest report 2024
This Hard White Wheat Special Edition of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports is brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Hard white (HW) winter wheat varieties continue to be popular among some western Kansas...
Two Area Dairy Farms Receive Grants Through REAP Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas State Director for Rural Development Christy Davis announced that the USDA is partnering with rural Kansans on 23 clean energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to clean energy, and create jobs in rural Kansas communities. Ohlde Dairy, LLC of Linn was...
Pyle: Kelly to hold ceremonial signings in Brown and Jackson counties
(KNZA)--Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will visit Brown County Tuesday, holding a ceremonial signing in Hiawatha prior to doing the same in Jackson County, in the City of Holton. That word is delivered in an announcement from State Senator Dennis Pyle, with the rural Hiawatha Republican, in the release, saying the ceremonial signing is for Senate Bill 1, the billion dollar tax relief package passed during the Kansas Legislature's June 18 one day special session.
KBI completes upgrade to state fingerprint identification system
(KOAM) - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has announced the successful completion of a $6.89 million upgrade to the state's fingerprint and palm print identification system, marking a significant advancement in law enforcement technology and capabilities.
Kansas gun show organizers talk ATF rule change
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Gun show organizers are concerned there may be fewer vendors and participants this year after the ATF rule change regarding those “engaged in business”. The ATF rule change that took effect on May 20 requires individuals to have background checks and federal firearms licenses before selling firearms for a profit. 27 News […]
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