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Reno County Food Bank, K-State Extension Announce Fundraising Effort to Offset SNAP Benefits Losses

Thursday, November 6

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Food Bank of Reno County together with Reno County K-State Extension, are hosting a joint fundraiser and food drive from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, November 13 at Sandhills Brewing, 111 West 2nd Avenue in Hutchinson.Roughly 4,800 individuals – nearly 8... Read More.

K-State Extension, KU Cancer Center Partner to Boost Cancer Screenings Statewide

Monday, November 3

Early detection is key to surviving cancer, officials say MANHATTAN, Kan. — Two of Kansas’ leading institutions are joining forces to help residents across the state take charge of their health through regular cancer screenings.Kansas State University Extension and The University of Kansas Cancer Center... Read More.

City of Newton Awards Contract for KLP Rail Extension

Wednesday, October 15

NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission awarded a contract to extend rail improvements to serve the Kansas Logistics Park, including the new GAF manufacturing facility currently under construction.The project will extend rail spurs from the KO Railroad line where it currently... Read More.

The Kansas City Royals and Pitcher Seth Lugo Agree to 2-Year Extension

Monday, July 28

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year extension that includes a vesting option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday night.The person spoke on condition... Read More.

McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston Named National Winner of NACAA Communications Awards Competition

Monday, June 2

BILLINGS, Mont. — McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston is the National Winner of the NACAA Communications Award for Audio Recording. Marston was announced the winner at the Communication/Poster Awards luncheon in Billings, Montana on Monday, June 30.Listen to Marston's Award-Winning audio recording from... Read More.

McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston Wins State Communications Award from Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents

Friday, April 18

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Shad Marston, County Extension Agent with McPherson County K-State Research and Extension, recently won State in the Communications Award category from the Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents. This was for his communication work/audio recordings on Ad Astra Radio!Each Monday,... Read More.

Update on Elm Street Drainage Project (Euclid Extension)

Wednesday, March 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — City of McPherson Director of Public Works Jeff Woodward shared an update with McPherson Main Street on the Elm Street Drainage project (Euclid Extension) following a progress meeting Monday, March 24."All work up to the intersection, west of Main, South side... Read More.

Frontier Extension District to Hold Brush Control Meeting March 18

Friday, February 21

Experts to provide guidance on curbing woody encroachmentOTTAWA, Kan. — On March 18th, the Frontier Extension District will host a meeting to discuss the control of brush, Sericea Lespedeza and Old-World Bluestem in pastures. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Franklin... Read More.

Olympic Track Head Coach Redwine Inks 4-Year Contract Extension With Kansas

Saturday, January 25

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas Track and Field and Paris 2024 Olympic Team USA men's head coach Stanley Redwine has signed a four-year contract extension through the 2029 season, Director of Athletics Travis Goff announced today."Stanley is synonymous with... Read More.

Frontier District K-State Research and Extension Offices to Host Heifer Replacement/Retention Meeting Feb. 13

Wednesday, January 8

By Rod Schaub, Frontier Extension District Livestock Agent OTTAWA, Kan. — The U.S. beef cow inventory is at its lowest mark in 62 years. As of January 2024, the U.S. cow herd was only 28.2 million cows. Will the U.S. beef industry rebuild? If so,... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Two Change Orders on Euclid Extension of Elm Street Drainage Project

Tuesday, November 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — Two change orders on the Euclid Street Extension of the Elm Street Drainage project were approved by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. One of the change orders involves relocation of a sanitary sewer line that was not shown on the original... Read More.

Southwind Extension Senior Horticulture Judging Team Takes 1st Place in State Competition

Friday, August 23

Submitted by Casey Diver The Southwind Extension District Horticulture Judging team consisting of Abigail Meiwes (Iola), Jewel Endicott (Uniontown), Hailey Shadden (Uniontown) and Seth Shadden (Uniontown) attended the State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest, Saturday, Aug. 10 at Kansas State University. The team placed 1st out... Read More.