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Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Anderson Co RWD #4

Tuesday, March 18

ANDERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Anderson Co RWD #4 public water supply system located in Anderson County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in... Read More.

KDHE and Stevens County Health Department Report a Positive Case of Measles

Thursday, March 13

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Stevens County Health Department have reported a positive case of measles in a resident of Stevens County. It is currently unknown whether this case is linked to any ongoing measles outbreaks... Read More.

Moran Man Struck, Killed After Crash on US 54

Thursday, March 13

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Moran man died Wednesday night after he was struck along US 54 after a crash a few minutes before in far eastern Allen County.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol Scott Welch was eastbound on 54 about two miles east of... Read More.

Landscaping for Hummingbirds Program Set for March 24

Wednesday, March 12

CHANUTE, Kan. — Feeding hummingbirds is an enjoyable summer backyard activity. Watching them hover to feed and spar with other hummingbirds for feeder space is fascinating and fun. The attractiveness of a yard to hummingbirds can be improved through the use of appropriate landscaping... Read More.

Meeting to Highlight the Biology and Conservation Status of the Monarch Butterfly

Friday, March 7

Expert to discuss biology, show tagging methods and discuss conservation effortsOTTAWA, Kan. — On April 1, 2025, the Frontier Extension District will host a meeting focused on several important aspects of the Monarch butterfly. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Neosho County... Read More.

Celebrate 25 Years of Walk Kansas

Thursday, March 6

Dust off those walking shoes and join the fun and challenge of Walk Kansas, running March 30th -May 24th! This is a team-based program that will inspire you to lead a healthier life by being more active, making better nutrition choices, and learning positive... Read More.

Banners Bring Awareness to National Agriculture Week in Local Communities

Thursday, March 6

OTTAWA, Kan. — Banners celebrating National Agriculture Week—March 16 – 22— have been hung along streets in Garnett and Ottawa to bring awareness to the impact of the local agricultural industry in each community.The ag awareness banner project is in its second year in... Read More.

NCCC Theatre Production Earns Kennedy Center Honors

Thursday, March 6

DES MOINES, IA — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Department of Theatre earned three awards in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region 5 festival in Des Moines, IA, on Jan. 19-25. The program was recognized for the Spring 2024... Read More.

PrairieLand Partners, AgriVision Equipment, and Hutchinson Community College Partner Together to Take Agricultural Education to the Next Level

Wednesday, March 5

PrairieLand Partners and AgriVision Equipment Group are excited to announce their partnership with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) as a John Deere Dealer Sponsored School. HutchCC will offer an Agriculture Service Technician program as part of the dealer partnership. The first group of students will... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for Cow Creek located Southwest of Pittsburg, Kansas

Wednesday, March 5

Pittsburg, Kan. - Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Cow Creek near the city of Pittsburg and Highway 160. The stream advisory is the result of operational issues at the Pittsburg Wastewater Treatment Facility. The City is correcting... Read More.

House Passes Resolution Honoring Flight 5342, Black Hawk PAT 25 Victims

Wednesday, March 5

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the victims of the Jan. 29, 2025 collision of American Eagle Flight 5342 and Black Hawk PAT (Priority Air Transport) 25. The Kansas delegation introduced the resolution with more than... Read More.

Frontier District to Host Backyard Poultry Meeting

Wednesday, March 5

Free educational opportunity to be offered in Overbrook LYNDON, Kan. — The Frontier Extension District will host a free public meeting for poultry enthusiasts and aspiring backyard farmers on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Overbrook Public Library in Overbrook. The meeting... Read More.