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Cattle Chat: What Goes into Your Vet School Application

Tuesday, March 3

K-State beef cattle experts highlight what makes students stand out when applying for vet school MANHATTAN, Kan. (k-state.edu) — Experts from the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute recently provided insight into the veterinary school application process during an episode of the BCI... Read More.

KDOT Bridge Replacement Project in Rush Center Begins This Month

Monday, March 2

RUSH CENTER, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a bridge replacement project on U.S. 183 just south of the K-96 junction in Rush Center on Monday, March 16, conditions permitting. Work will occur Monday through Friday during daylight hours. One lane... Read More.

Small Batches, Big Ambitions: The Kansas Community Food Systems Team Strengthens the State’s Next Generation of Food Entrepreneurs

Friday, February 27

MANHATTAN, Kan. (k-state.edu) — Rebecca Popp's bakery began with a neighbor, local grain and a recipe worth sharing. But it didn't take long before her sourdough drew a steady line of customers — and bigger questions about how to keep growing. Like many other... Read More.

Legacy in the Field: Musil Family Gift Advances Kansas Wheat Research

Thursday, February 26

The steady rhythm of wheat harvest defined much of Lee Musil’s life. Now, that lifelong commitment to agriculture will continue strengthening Kansas wheat research for generations to come. Long-time supporters of wheat research, Lee and Carolyn Musil have made the first legacy gift realized by... Read More.

Six Kansas Couples Named Master Farm Families

Wednesday, February 25

Families will be honored during banquet in Manhattan on March 13 MANHATTAN, Kan. — Six couples will be honored on March 13 as the 2026 class of Kansas Master Farm Families in recognition of their leadership in agriculture, environmental stewardship and service to their communities. The... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Layne Stafford, Murals

Wednesday, February 25

This artist needs to think big. That’s because his proverbial canvas isn’t just a small square on an easel, it might be the side of a building. Today we’ll meet a rural Kansas man who is creating murals for communities across Kansas and beyond. Layne Stafford... Read More.

Two Senators Call for Data Center Moratorium

Tuesday, February 24

Two south central Kansas Senators have called on counties in their districts to impose moratoriums on data center projects. Senate Majority Leader Chase Blasi of Andale earlier this week called on Sedgwick County to impose a three year moratorium on such facilities. Senator Blasi, whose... Read More.

KDHE Announces First Rural Health Transformation Program Grant Opportunities for Kansas Providers

Tuesday, February 24

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) posted Request for Applications (RFA) for its first two grant opportunities under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) in Kansas. The application period for the Regional Partnership (RPGP) and the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Conversion/Transformative Capital... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Executive Order to Allow Relief from Transportation Restrictions for Wildfire Response Efforts

Tuesday, February 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly has signed Executive Order 26-01 to waive certain requirements for commercial motor vehicle carriers and drivers that are assisting in providing relief from the wildfires impacting parts of Kansas. “As Kansas communities grapple with the impacts of these damaging... Read More.

Senator Marshall Talks About Wildfire Response, Community

Tuesday, February 24

During US Senator Roger Marshall's “Four Corners” tour of 50 Kansas counties last week, he witnessed firsthand the response to wildfires which started on Feb. 17, that burned thousands of acres, mostly in southwest Kansas. Last Tuesday was the day the tour was scheduled to... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Online Open House Event

Tuesday, February 24

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University Online invites prospective students to explore their future during the annual Online Open House on Tuesday, March 10, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. CDT. This virtual, drop-in event is designed for prospective undergraduate and graduate students interested... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development Launches Pitch Your Porch While Advancing Downtown Planning in St. John and Stafford

Friday, February 20

ST. JOHN, Kan. — Stafford County Economic Development (SCED), in partnership with Network Kansas, is now accepting applications for Pitch Your Porch, a new downtown improvement pitch competition designed to support Main Street businesses across Stafford County. Pitch Your Porch invites downtown businesses to propose... Read More.