MANHATTAN, Kan. – A smattering of large trees that toppled over – roots and all -- during recent high winds in Kansas are more likely an indication of the severity of weather in those areas, as opposed to a failure of the tree’s structure, said an official with the Kansas Forest Service.
When preparing meals at home, cooks know that it helps to have a few simple, easily prepared dishes in their culinary repertoire. These are dishes that don’t require too much planning and utilize certain staples that are present in everyone’s pantry. Such is the case with this recipe for “Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Crushed Peanuts” from Ruta Kahate’s “5 Spices, 50 Dishes” (Chronicle Books). Most of the ingredients for this flavorful salad are likely already in your kitchen, and it won’t be long after you begin preparing the recipe that you’ll be sitting down and enjoying a meal with family and friends.
RUSSELL - Superintendent Shelly Swayne submitted her resignation from USD 407 Russell County Schools, effective June 30, 2022. Ms.
TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced a $53 million program to deliver bonuses to 22,000 child care workers at licensed facilities in Kansas.
TOPEKA — COVID-19 vaccinations for kids as young as six months old began Tuesday across the country, and Kansas doctors say demand is already high. Last week, both Moderna and Pfizer received emergency use authorizations from the U.S.
It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas, with wheat harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements.
MERIDIAN, Miss. (AP) — A police officer killed on duty in Mississippi earlier this month is being remembered there and in his Alabama hometown as a person willing to serve any community where he worked.
In 2019, The Tour Die Kapellen (Tour of the Chapels) took its first adventure throughout the rustic region of Western Kansas. This year, the ride is widely supported and attended as it celebrates the Volga-German culture that runs through the veins of the Ellis County area.
Lenora, Kan, 06.20.22 — A free trip to Washington, D.C. does not come along every day, but for two students, it became a reality. Through its association with the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), Nex-Tech sponsored two students to attend the FRS Youth Tour, June 1-5, 2022. Students applied through an online application, which addressed the benefits of attending the Youth Tour and the impact that it would have on their career goals. This year’s winners were Benjamin Dome and Jordin Myers who joined nearly 60 other students from across the country at the FRS Youth Tour.
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Someone knocks on your home’s door and offers a service at a reduced price, simply “because they are in the area.” Or, a builder comes by offering their service at a lower cost, because “they have materials left over from a previous job.” Elizabeth Kiss says you should take pause.