Kansas School District Switches to Four-Day School Week
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Another Kansas school district is making the switch to a four-day school week.
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Sunflower Summer Launches with 100 Venues, Special Events and Camping
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSDE) - Since 2021, the educational program has provided summer enrichment learning opportunities to 164,318 Kansas students, and 110,744 adults.An educational program that promotes learning and family engagement during the summer by allowing Kansas families free access to museums, zoos, historic landmarks,...
Midsummer’s Festival in Lindsborg is Saturday, June 17
LINDSBORG, Kan. – Celebrated in Lindsborg, Kansas on Saturday, June 17,
K-State Program Tops $500K in Funding for Healthy Food Access in Kansas
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension MANHATTAN, Kan. – Officials with a Kansas State University program that helps to increase access to affordable and healthy food in Kansas say they hit an impressive milestone in 2022.
Remains of World War II Soldier to be Buried in Southeast Kansas
INDEPENDENCE, Kan. (KPR) — The remains of a U.S. soldier killed during World War II will be interred June 2, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Kansas. Graveside services for Army Air Force...
More than Half of the World’s Largest Lakes are Shrinking, Collaborative Study Finds
By K-State News and Communications Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — Satellites have revealed widespread loss of water storage in the Earth's large lakes since the early 1990s, and much of the decline is attributable to climate change and human consumption, according to a study involving a...
McPherson Man Killed After Motorcycle Strikes Semi
MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – A McPherson man was killed Wednesday afternoon when his motorcycle struck a semi in southern McPherson County.
Red Cross: Help Boost the Blood Supply Around Memorial Day Holiday
KANSAS – The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure...
May’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Aspen Lott
McPHERSON, Kan. - Ad Astra Radio announces the most recent recipient of the McPherson Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.Aspen Lott is in her tenth year at McPherson Middle School in the Special Education Department. When reflecting...
Sage Toews and Amber Smith Receive the 2023 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship for McPherson County
MCPHERSON, Kan. – The Agriculture Future of America (AFA) scholarships are made possible by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee in partnership with Agriculture Future of America. The Chamber’s Agriculture Committee...
Reno County Catbackers Lunch with the Coaches is Wednesday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Area Catbackers invite you to join them in hearing from K-State head football coach Chris Klieman, K-State assistant coaches and student-athletes, and retiring Alumni Association president and CEO Amy Button Renz '76, '86. The program begins at noon...
