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K-State Entomologist Shares Tips for Keeping Winter Pests Out of Homes, Yards

Monday, November 24

Cloyd says most insects are more of a nuisance, rather than danger MANHATTAN, Kan. — With cooler temperatures pushing fall pests toward homes, K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd says a few simple sanitation steps can stop nuisance insects before they settle in.“As the temperature gets... Read More.

K-State Expert Helps Lead National Call to Boost Aging Services

Monday, November 24

Extension specialists across U.S. contribute to special issue on Aging in AmericaMANHATTAN, Kan. — A Kansas State University expert on aging and adult development is a key contributor to a national publication that she says will help to shine a national spotlight on the... Read More.

Texas Man Appears in Pawnee County Court Following Alleged Fish and Game Violations in 2021 and 2022

Thursday, November 20

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. - Brian C. Langston, 54 of Houston, Texas, made his formal First Appearance via Zoom Thursday morning before Pawnee Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell on a two count Criminal Complaint for alleged fish and game violations.Langston is charged with two counts of... Read More.

Commerce Awards Over $7.6M in CDBG Grants to 19 Kansas Communities

Thursday, November 20

TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced more than $7.6 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding has been awarded for 19 projects across Kansas. These investments are aimed at strengthening infrastructure, housing, and economic opportunities in... Read More.

KDHE Launches New Wastewater Monitoring Dashboard

Wednesday, November 19

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has launched its new Kansas Wastewater Monitor for Respiratory Viruses dashboard.This interactive tool offers the public, policymakers, researchers, and other partners access to information on the presence of viruses in Kansas communities. Community members will... Read More.

Evergy Urges Customers to be Vigilant for Scams

Wednesday, November 19

TOPEKA, Kan. — Evergy urges customers to watch out for utility scams. Today is Utility Scam Awareness Day November 19. This observance is part of a nationwide initiative with United Utilities Against Scams to raise awareness and educate customers about the growing threat of... Read More.

Kansas County Farm Bureaus Partner With Kansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry

Tuesday, November 18

How hunting provides food to Kansas communities and the ways Farm Bureau stepped up to help (November 5, 2025) — The tradition of hunting in Kansas is strong with generations of families. Conservation of many hunted species is vital to the landscape in Kansas.... Read More.

GBPD SRO Paul Millard awarded Bronze Wreath of Valor by Wichita PD

Monday, November 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. — At the Great Bend City Council meeting on Nov. 17, School Resource Officer Paul Millard was awarded the Bronze Wreath of Valor by the Wichita Police Department for his heroic off-duty action during the Towne East Mall shooting on August... Read More.

Governor Kelly, KDHE Ask Kansans to Use Antibiotics Wisely

Monday, November 17

Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed Nov. 18-24 as Use Antibiotics Wisely Week in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is asking health care providers and Kansans to use antibiotics wisely to help protect from the threat of growing resistance. This one-week observance... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Arrested

Saturday, November 15

FORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) trooper following a domestic violence investigation.On Friday, Nov. 14, at approximately 8:50 p.m., KBI agents served an arrest warrant for Dillon Keller, 34, of Dodge City, at his... Read More.

FDA Continues Lead Recall in Cinnamon and Cookware

Wednesday, November 12

K-State food science expert shares tips for identifying items deemed unsafe MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee is reminding consumers to stay alert as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to recall products found to contain lead, including some brands... Read More.

Construction Pause at Great Bend Innovation Center as Funding Timeline Shifts

Wednesday, November 12

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development announced on Monday that after completing phase one of construction on the Great Bend Innovation Center, further construction will temporarily pause as the organization works to close the remaining funding gap to finish phase two.The multi-million... Read More.