Friday, March 6, 2026

Kansas Community News

KDA Animal Health to Host Regional Workshops

The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health will host regional meetings across the state this summer to discuss critical topics related to...

Kansas will be the first state to let foster teens pick a family without losing foster care benefits

Older foster children in Kansas who face aging out of care will soon be able to choose their own families. In the past, they...

Summer heat can adversely affect blood sugars

Temperatures are rising, and the summer heat can directly impact people with diabetes. People with diabetes or who have prediabetes are affected by more than...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due...

Haven Steel looking to expand

A Reno County company is looking to expand in its hometown. "Our Greater Hutch team, Lauren Storm, has been working with Jitana Graf and the...

Recognizing heat-related warning signs for gardeners and landscapers

Landscaping and gardening are great physical exercises, and studies show they are good for emotional well-being. But those working outside must remain aware of...

Will loud, pervasive 13-year or 17-year cicadas emerge from the earth this year in Kansas

A loud, pervasive type of cicada that emerges only once every 17 years will appear this year in far western Missouri, but apparently not...

Water rights, law on agenda for June 13-14 Western Ag and Environmental Law Conference

“The Western agricultural industry is confronted with a unique body of legal and policy issues, with water issues often at the very top of...