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More rain to start off July
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - July will start off like June ended, with plenty of rainfall in the forecast. Storms rolled out of NE Kansas this morning, bringing some early morning rain to start off the work week. Drying out by later in the AM hours, temperatures have risen modestly for most of the area, but have soared in areas further south and west.
Public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep pets away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your pets, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at kdhe.ks.gov/1163.
Kansas gets $45 million for infrastructure improvement projects
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced several major state infrastructure projects Monday morning which are receiving nearly $45.3 million in federal funds. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program is responsible for the injection of funding into the Sunflower State. These grants go towards […]
Kansas has new report on first year of taxpayer funding for anti-abortion centers
The contractor administering a state taxpayer-funded anti-abortion program has submitted its required annual report. The Kansas Pregnancy Care Network on Friday submitted its fiscal year 2024 report to State Treasurer Steven Johnson and the Legislature. The organization is in charge of administering $2 million appropriated by the Legislature for use by anti-abortion counseling centers.
K-State Agriculture Today: 1715 – How Consumers Prepare Meat…Plant Analysis
00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook and Meat Demand Monitor: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts this week’s show with a cattle market outlook. He reviews the current market as well as a point of how people prepare their beef steaks, pork chops and chicken breasts at home. 00:12:05...
Schmidt lassos endorsement of Kansas Farm Bureau PAC; feedlot owner Tiffany whiffs
Kansas Farm Bureau's PAC endorsed former Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt in the GOP primary for the U.S. House seat held by Jake LaTurner. The post Schmidt lassos endorsement of Kansas Farm Bureau PAC; feedlot owner Tiffany whiffs appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Rep. Troy Waymaster to serve as chairman of BUILD Kansas
TOPEKA –Rep. Troy Waymaster, R-Bunker Hill, is named to serve as chairman on the Joint Legislative BUILD Kansas Legislative Committee effective July 1, 2024. The appointment was made official in a statement by Speaker of the House, Daniel Hawkins, Wichita. Waymaster served as the vice-chairman of this committee from...
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