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K-State Specialist Shares Tips for Managing Cattle as Temps Get Cold

Monday, December 8

Cold stress increases cow’s energy needs, says Warner MANHATTAN, Kan. — As temperatures become colder, a K-State cow-calf specialist says it is important for beef producers to be on the lookout for cold stress in their cattle.“Beef cows begin to experience cold stress when... Read More.

K-State Horticulture Expert Shares Tips for Choosing and Caring for Live Christmas Trees

Wednesday, December 3

Tree safety starts when you pick one from the lot MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said there are three characteristics to avoid when selecting a live Christmas tree: Dull, gray-green needles. Dry, stiff and brittle needles. Needles drop from tree... Read More.

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 Shares Tips to Safely — and Legally — Harvest Wildlife this Winter

Friday, November 14

Tagging and cooling the animal are key first steps, says RickettsMANHATTAN, Kan. — As Kansas hunters head outdoors this winter, Kansas State University wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts reminds them that harvesting wild game comes with both legal and safety responsibilities.“The first thing you need... Read More.

McPherson BPU Shares Updates at Tuesday City Commission Meeting

Tuesday, November 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Board of Public Utilities General Manager Josh Bedel gave an update on current projects to the City Commission Tuesday.Outside line crews are continuing to work on line rebuilds along 15th Avenue between Comanche and Chisholm Roads west of Elyria, and... Read More.

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

Tuesday, October 14

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.

Mastermind McPherson County Shares Concerns, Strengths

Friday, September 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — While economic confidence is low in McPherson County, there is a lot of interest in business development. That is one of the findings from the 2025 Mastermind McPherson County survey, county-wide results of which were shared during a summit at the... Read More.

Governor Kelly Shares Statement Regarding Death of Two Israeli Embassy Staff

Thursday, May 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly shared in a press release this morning that she joins in mourning the loss of Kansan Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two Israeli Embassy staff who were killed last night outside of the Captial Jewish Museum in Washington,... Read More.

McPherson Police Department Shares Parking Updates and Road Closures for All Schools Week Activities

Thursday, May 8

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Police Department has put up "No Parking" signs for the carnival Thursday, May 8 through Sunday, May 11. The police department will also set road closures on Friday, May 9 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the All Schools... Read More.

Musical Drama “A Goodly Heritage” Shares History of Swiss Volynian Mennonites in Moundridge March 23-24

Thursday, March 14

By Kathy Goering for the 150th celebration of Mennonites coming to U.S. in 1874 MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — A Goodly Heritage, a musical drama sharing a history of the Swiss Volynian Mennonites will be shown on Saturday, March 23 at 7:00 and Sunday, March 24, at... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Shares Careers with Middle Schoolers

Tuesday, April 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Middle School - 8 partnered with local professionals to host a Career Day to inspire students on future career paths. On Friday, April 14, 2023, over 20 local professionals from across Reno County visited HMS-8 to share their experiences in their... Read More.

Miss Kansas 2022 Ayanna Hensley Shares Her Story as Part of McPherson Optimist’s 50th-Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, March 30

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio MCPHERSON, Kan. – To say Miss Kansas 2022 Ayanna Hensley did not have the best of early childhoods would be an understatement. Hensley shared her story with members of the McPherson Optimist Club and special guests Tuesday during the... Read More.