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K-State Releases Reports from 2022 Kansas Crop Performance Tests

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSRE.K-State.edu) – Each year, Kansas State University tests the performance of the major crops grown in the state to provide unbiased, agronomic information to producers, extensional workers and seed industry personnel.In 2022, Mother Nature...

SNAP Temporary Benefits to End in March in Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - People who got a temporary boost to their food budget early in the pandemic through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see their benefits return to normal in March. So, those who receive SNAP benefits in Kansas, Illinois and Oklahoma...

Yoder Charter School Among Nationwide Impact Grant Semi-Finalists

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Building Hope, a non-profit foundation dedicated to creating high-quality K-12 charter school opportunities for students through its expertise in real estate, finance and operational services, Monday announced the semi-finalists for its second annual Building Hope IMPACT Grants. The 28 semi-finalists stood...

Kansas Wheat Offers Two Scholarships Honoring Industry Leaders

By Julia Debes, Kansas Wheat (KSWheat.com) - High school seniors and current Kansas college students have until March 17, 2023, to apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships from Kansas Wheat honoring industry leaders Herb Clutter and David Radenberg. The scholarships — each worth $1,000...

KDHE Rescinds Stream Advisory for Little Cow Creek South of Lyons

RICE COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek located South of Lyons, Kansas, that was issued on December 6, 2022. Water samples show no health risk associated with...

HutchCC Board Approves New VP, Tuition & Fees for 2023-24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (HutchCC.edu) - The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees opened its February meeting by continuing its tradition of welcoming student groups when they were introduced to members of the volleyball and soccer teams.The Board also approved the hiring of Dr. Tricia Paramore...

HHS Choirs Share Love Through Singing Valentines

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Instead of sending flowers for Valentine’s Day, some chose to say “I love you,” through music this year. The Hutchinson High School Expressives and Harmonics shared messages of love with the community with Singing Valentines on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.For the...

Winter Storm Moving Across Kansas, Here’s What We Know

(NWS) - A storm system will bring accumulating snow to the region Tuesday afternoon through early Thursday morning. Gusty north winds will cause blowing and drifting of snow along with reduced visibilities mainly over central Kansas. Impacts to travel are expected across north central...

Three Area Teachers Selected for Prestigious Cosmosphere Fellowship

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Three Hutchinson and Buhler teachers have been selected for Cosmosphere’s 2023 LaunchLearning Fellowship, an honor which comes with over $800 in free resources teachers can share with their school and district. The 2023 class of LaunchLearning Fellows includes Allison Craig, a...