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Senator Marshall Releases Statement on Democrat Shutdown

Tuesday, September 30

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats voted to shut down the government rather than pass the clean Continuing Resolution - already approved by the House of Representatives - that would simply extend government funding through... Read More.

Sen. Moran Speaks on the Senate Floor After Congress Fails to Avert a Government Shutdown

Tuesday, September 30

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today spoke on the Senate floor after the Senate failed to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government at current levels until November 21 and avert a government shutdown. The final vote was 55 – 45... 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.

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.

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.

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.

KSU Foundation, Technology Development Institute Collaborate to Support Rural Innovation

Wednesday, September 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute is expanding its reach in rural Kansas communities by establishing the Rural Technology Innovation Assistant Program through a unique collaboration with the KSU Foundation. Through a two-year, $1 million grant to the KSU Foundation... Read More.

Local Consult Meetings to Focus on Regional Transportation Priorities in Kansas

Tuesday, September 23

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is inviting citizens to share ideas and discuss regional transportation needs concerning highways, public transit, pedestrians and more at Local Consult meetings taking place across the state in October. “We want to hear directly from Kansans about what transportation... Read More.

Sunday Rain Causes Extensive Damage to Ellsworth School’s Performing Arts Center

Monday, September 22

ELLSWORTH, Kan. — Heavy rainfall early Sunday morning caused significant water damage to the Ellsworth Junior/Senior High School Performing Arts Center (PAC). The stage, band and choir rooms, adjoining office areas, and PAC flooring were all affected. USD 327 Superintendent of Schools Deena Hilbig said... Read More.

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Senator Marshall Releases Statement on Democrat Shutdown

Sen. Moran Speaks on the Senate Floor After Congress Fails to Avert a Government Shutdown

KDHE, KVDL Host World Rabies Day Poster Competition 2025

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

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

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

Effective Range Management Calls for Observation, Planning and Action

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

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

KSU Foundation, Technology Development Institute Collaborate to Support Rural Innovation

Local Consult Meetings to Focus on Regional Transportation Priorities in Kansas

Sunday Rain Causes Extensive Damage to Ellsworth School’s Performing Arts Center

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