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As Pride Month nears its close, know that the queer community will endure, celebrate and battle on
Kansas Reflector opinion editor Clay Wirestone has already touched on what Pride Month means, and why it is important. I would like to echo that sentiment, despite it being late in the month. Pride is a fundamental and intrinsic part of the queer identity, and it must be celebrated, not only by members of the […] The post As Pride Month nears its close, know that the queer community will endure, celebrate and battle on appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
BOOR: Cattle experiencing heat stress
Cattle incapable of relieving themselves of high temperatures experience heat stress. Humans alleviate overheating through sweating, but Kansas State University beef extension veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff said cattle do not have that option. “Heat stress coping behaviors is what we see when cattle are adapting to warmer temperatures,” he said. “Whenever...
Changes made to Kansas fish creel limits, invasive species regulations
HAYS (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife commissioners met in Hays last week, making several changes to regulations guiding fishing creel limits and invasive species. Commissioners with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) gathered in Hays on Thursday, June 20 to discuss the latest issues regarding the state’s outdoor spaces. They voted in favor of […]
Kansas judge blocks part of federal SAVE Plan, stopping student debt relief nationwide
A federal judge in Kansas has blocked the full implementation of a student debt relief program that was set to go into effect next month. U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Crabtree on Monday ordered a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Education and secretary Miguel Cardona from implementing the portions of the Saving on a Valuable Education Plan that were set to take effect July 1. The injunction applies nationwide.
Four Kansas counties reporting tar spot in corn
A fungal disease that hampered corn production in 12 Kansas counties last year is back. Kansas State University plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre said tar spot has already been found in four northeast Kansas counties – Doniphan, Atchison, Jefferson and Nemaha. Those four were among the 12 counties that reported tar spot in 2023, but the disease is showing up about a month earlier this time.
Live Large for Less: Kansas’ 5 Most Affordable Cities Revealed
Kansas is a state in the heartland of America, where the boundless sky and the amber waves of grain converge to create a place where affordability and quality of life coexist. The idea that one must choose between sound financial management and a satisfying lifestyle is defied by these five cities. We’ll show you which towns provide the best of both worlds—where you may live a more luxurious lifestyle without sacrificing the variety and depth of life’s experiences.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Active For Green Country Until 11am
The mid-level ridge of high pressure is shifting westward, allowing a favorable upper airflow from northwest to southeast to brush parts of southern Kansas and northern Oklahoma Tuesday night into Wednesday before the ridge expands back over the region. During this period of northwest flow, there's a chance for a complex of storms to approach the area.
Kansas official hopeful that fire crews can control a blaze at a recycling center
PARK CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas fire marshal said Tuesday he’s hopeful that fire crews supported by water-dropping helicopters can control a wood pallet fire at a Kansas recycling center that has been raging for days. There have been no reports of injuries or damage to other...
Sen. Moran provides federal update to local government officials
Kansas senator Jerry Moran spoke at Kansas State University on Monday to tout his accomplishments at the federal level while also providing an update for government officials in Riley County. Moran touted over $50 million granted to K-State to help furnish improvements for the campus as well as other advances...
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