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Rep. Derek Schmidt Statement on Federal Government Shutdown

Tuesday, September 30

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) tonight issued the following statement, as the Senate for a second time has rejected continuing resolutions to keep the federal government open and operating:“Nearly two weeks ago, the House passed a bipartisan bill to keep the government... Read More.

KDHE, KVDL Host World Rabies Day Poster Competition 2025

Tuesday, September 30

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KVDL) at Kansas State University in collaboration with Bavarian Nordic and the One Health Commission Bat Rabies Education Team (BRET) are hosting a poster contest to educate children about rabies... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Hays Police Sergeant Scott Heimann

Tuesday, September 30

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Friday, October 3, 2025, in honor of Hays Police Sergeant Scott Heimann,... Read More.

Allen County Commission Approves 911 Console Upgrades and Proceed with Writing of Appraiser Tablet Software

Tuesday, September 30

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Two items from past meetings were back before the Allen County Commission Tuesday, as it approved proceeding with purchase of new consoles for the 911 center. On a 2-1 vote Commissioner David Lee opposed, it accepted the low bid submitted... Read More.

Allen Livestock Judging Team Competes at Prof Lidvall Memorial

Sunday, September 28

The Allen Community College Livestock Judging Team traveled across Tennessee Sept. 17–21 to compete in the Prof Lidvall Memorial Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest, gaining valuable experience and recognition along the way.The team began its journey with practice stops at several farms and ranches, including... Read More.

In Kansas City, Secretary Rollins Speaks on State of Farm Economy, Announces Suite of Actions to Support American Farmers

Friday, September 26

Kansas City, MO (September 25, 2025) — Today, in Kansas City at the Agriculture Outlook Forum, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins spoke on the current state of the farm economy in the United States and addressed the ways President Trump is... Read More.

New K-State Institute Equips Kansas Educators to Prepare Students for Financial Success

Friday, September 26

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University has established the Institute for Financial Education and Prosperity, a comprehensive initiative designed to support educators across Kansas in teaching financial literacy skills that high school students will need as they transition into the workforce and adult... Read More.

Veterans and Families Invited to Attend Free Veterans Claims and Benefits Event October 24-25

Thursday, September 25

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Veterans and Families are invited to the Veterans Claims and Benefits event at the Pittsburg State University Student Recreation Center, 2001 S. Rouse St., Pittsburg, Kansas on Friday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 25... Read More.

Effective Range Management Calls for Observation, Planning and Action

Wednesday, September 24

You don’t have to drive far to see the visual effects along the roadways and neighboring native pastures from the moisture we’ve received in the Central Plains over the past three months. Our native grasses are in big time reproduction mode. The grass stems... Read More.

Allen County Bridge Replacement to begin Next Month

Wednesday, September 24

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation is closing a county road in Allen County for bridge replacement beginning the week of Oct. 13.The bridge over Elm Creek located 0.5 mile south and 3.2 miles west of Moran on Nebraska Road has... Read More.

New Research at K-State Swats Back at Mosquito-Borne Virus Threatening Pork Industry

Wednesday, September 24

Collaboration between the College of Veterinary Medicine and NBAF yields new JEV insights.MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University researchers and collaborators are creating a buzz in the world of mosquito-borne virus research with a new study on Japanese encephalitis virus, or JEV, which can... Read More.

Evergy Recognized as Carl R. Ice College of Engineering 2025 Company of the Year

Wednesday, September 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is honoring Evergy as its 2025 Company of the Year in recognition of Evergy's outstanding commitment to engineering education, professional excellence and community engagement.Evergy provides electricity to more than 1 million... Read More.