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Allen County Sheriff’s Office Awarded $200K Grant for Mental Health Awareness and Education

Tuesday, October 14

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Sheriff Anthony Maness told County Commissioners Tuesday he was notified late Friday by the US Department of Justice the department has been awarded a $200,000 grant for mental health awareness and education.A major focus of this grant is... Read More.

No Nightmares: K-State Expert Shares Tips for Halloween Food Safety

Tuesday, October 14

Scare away bacteria with these ideas on keeping goodies safe MANHATTAN, Kan. — Temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling which means Halloween is quickly approaching. While the holiday is not always thought to be overly risky in terms of food safety, any time perishable... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Factors Influencing Herd Expansion Decisions

Tuesday, October 14

MANHATTAN, Kan. — As cattle producers across the country evaluate opportunities for herd expansion, Kansas State University beef experts say careful management and long-term planning remain essential for making sound business decisions, even while market signals are shifting. On a recent episode of the... Read More.

Fire Experts Urge Preparedness for Wildfires in Kansas

Monday, October 13

Kansas Forest Service specialist shares tips for mitigating fire around the home MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas may not be known as a state that is at high-risk for wildfires, but Kansas Forest Service specialist Shawna Hartman said Kansas ranks in the top five states nationally... Read More.

K-State Expert Highlights Gut Health as Key to Managing Diabetes

Monday, October 13

November is National Diabetes Month MANHATTAN, Kan. — November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to spotlight one of the most pressing chronic health conditions in the United States.Alongside well-known topics like blood sugar and insulin, A Kansas State University expert also is drawing attention... Read More.

Asian Longhorned Tick Identified in Kansas

Thursday, October 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Agriculture are alerting the public to the first known occurrence of the Asian longhorned tick (ALHT), Haemaphysalis longicornis, in Kansas. KDHE identified the ALHT after it was found on... Read More.

RKAP Awarded $381,000 Grant from Patterson Family Foundation to Expand Rural Workforce

Wednesday, October 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP) received a $381,000 grant from the Kansas City-based Patterson Family Foundation to expand the trades workforce in rural Kansas.“RKAP is committed to building a high-quality workforce in rural Kansas,” says Joel Leftwich,... Read More.

SEK Multi-County Health Department Advises WIC Clients to Prepare for Possible Service Disruptions Amid Federal Shutdown

Tuesday, October 7

The SEK Multi-County Health Department is advising clients of the Women, Infant and Children, or WIC program of potential disruption of services in the wake of the ongoing federal shutdown.Without a federal solution that would provide additional funding to states and community agencies that... Read More.

Allen County Approves Road Overlay and Reviews Infrastructure Priorities at Commissioners Meeting

Tuesday, October 7

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Tuesday approved an $85,683 expenditure for a 1.5-inch overlay on 1150 Road from US 169 to the Neosho County line. This road has been closed to through traffic due to a bridge replacement project in Neosho County,... Read More.

Gates’ Iola Plant to Lay Off 80 Workers as Manufacturing Line Closes

Tuesday, October 7

IOLA, Kan. — We now have some firmer numbers on the impending layoffs at Gates' Iola Plant. Thrive Allen County Economic Development Director Camille Lavon told Allen County Commissioners Tuesday 80 people will be affected as the company closes one of three manufacturing lines... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved September Bids

Tuesday, October 7

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Sept. 17, 2025, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District One... Read More.

Former Wabaunsee County Jailer Arrested

Sunday, October 5

WABAUNSEE COUNTY, Kan. — A former correctional officer of the Wabaunsee County Jail was arrested today following an investigation led by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI).Jeffery Patrick, 48, was arrested Sunday at approximately 12:00 p.m. after he turned himself in to authorities at... Read More.