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Governor Kelly Releases Statement on Ceasefire in Middle East

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Tuesday, Oct. 14 Governor Laura Kelly released the following statement regarding the ceasefire reached in the Middle East. "Yesterday, after 738 days, the hostages held by Hamas were finally released, and the horrific war in the Middle East has reached a... Read More.

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

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.

Fire Experts Urge Preparedness for Wildfires in Kansas

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

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

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.

KDOT Announces Approved September Bids

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.

KBI Conducts Statewide Marijuana Enforcement Operation

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) executed numerous search warrants in cities across the state at vape shops and CBD dispensaries to seize products being sold illegally in Kansas. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and KBI Director Tony... Read More.

More Learners Choosing K-State

K-State student recruitment effort continues to yield success MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is welcoming the fourth-largest first-time freshman class in university history. These new Wildcats have joined transfer and returning students to form a cohort of 21,213 future leaders, nuclear engineers, biosecurity experts,... Read More.