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Kansas State Student-Athletes Shine at Big 12 Beyond Borders Program in Washington, D.C.
An Opportunity to Grow: Kansas State student-athletes Symone Sims and Asa Newsom participated in the Big 12 Beyond Borders program in Washington, D.C., engaging in various impactful experiences, including visits to museums, Capitol Hill meetings, and community service activities. Two student-athletes from each of the 16 Big 12 schools attended...
Dozens Of Vinita Residents Unsure What's Left Of Their Belongings After A Fire Destroys Much Of Their Apartment Building
Nearly 50 residents in Vinita tried to figure out what to do after a fire destroyed their apartment building. One woman said Burroughs Manor was the last place she lived with her husband before he died, and she just wanted to know if some of their family heirlooms survived the fire.
Carthage businesses prepare for Marian Days
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Over the next few days, the population of Carthage will increase by as much as seventy thousand people. You don’t have to tell Johnathan Flores that next week is Marian Days, he can already tell by how much busier his store is. “For the most...
Heat Wave Warning: Kansas Under Excessive Heat Watch This Week
Wichita, KS – An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Kansas from Monday through Thursday, with afternoon heat index values expected to reach around 110 degrees each day. This alert affects several cities, including Wichita, Hutchinson, Salina, and Emporia. According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, the...
Grasshoppers becoming an issue in central, western Kansas
In the insect world, the cicadas stole the show in 2024 with the emergence of the 13-year and 17-year broods together for the first time in 221 years. While billions of the insects are impacting life in the eastern United States, another insect is making itself known in central and western Kansas: the grasshopper. Alicia Boor, agriculture and natural resources agent in the Cottonwood District for K-State Research and Extension, said there are limited options for controlling the insects.
Kansas Heatwave: Dangerous Conditions with Heat Index Nears 110 Next Week, Storm Threats
Wichita, KS – Kansas residents should prepare for a mix of severe heat and storm chances in the coming days. The National Weather Service in Wichita reports that southeast Kansas could see a few showers and storms today, with further storm chances across north-central Kansas this evening. According to...
Feldt appointed to state board and peer reviewer
At HaysMed, we proudly highlight Pre-Admission Coordinator and Operating Room Scheduler/Circulator Brian Feldt, BSN, RN for his outstanding contributions and representation on key state and nursing practice platforms. In October 2023, Feldt was appointed to the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) Practice Committee. This committee, composed of KSBN Board...
Kansas Wetlands Education Center hosts annual meteor shower watch party
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) invites the public to join its staff for a free, family-friendly meteor shower watch party on Friday, Aug. 9, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. This annual event celebrates the end of summer as the Earth passes through the dust and debris of the Swift-Tuttle...
City of Haven issues RFP for realtor
HAVEN, Kan. — The City of Haven is seeking a dynamic real estate professional with a passion for turning groundbreaking projects into thriving communities. The City of Haven is looking for partners as it develops Wildcat Landing. About the Development:. Location: Prime real estate in Haven, Kansas. Project Type:...
'We have a housing shortage': Topeka wages are static as rentals costs rise
With the price of housing increasing at rates faster than wages can keep up, Topeka continues to face a city-wide affordable housing shortage. The Topeka Citywide Housing Market Study, published in July 2020, was conducted to find long-term solutions to the city’s lack of affordable housing. Four years later, Topeka still struggles to provide appropriate and affordable options for low-and-moderate income households. ...
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