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Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program returns for 2025

Newstalk KZRG - Missouri · July 1, 2025

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is pleased to announce that the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) will officially begin on July 14, 2025. The program provides eligible seniors with coupons to...

How climate change may be affecting tornadoes

Grist Magazine · July 7, 2025

This is part of the Disaster 101 toolkit, a comprehensive guide to extreme weather preparation, response, and recovery. Extreme weather seems to make the headlines almost every week, as disasters increasingly strike out of season, break records,...

Weekly global protein digest: Egg prices surge earlier this year, but most experts blamed the H5N1 bird flu epidemic

The Poultry Site ·

Livestock analyst Jim Wyckoff reports on global protein news Weekly USDA US beef, pork export sales Beef: Net sales of 8,800 MT for 2025 were down 24 percent from the previous week and 28 percent from the prior 4-week average. Increases were...

Are China-Linked Organizations Affecting US Environmental Policies?

The Daily Signal - Washington D.C. · July 6, 2025

China-linked entities have their fingerprints on climate lobbying and lawsuits in the U.S., causing alarm among some lawmakers and watchdog organizations. “I don’t know the intentions. But whatever the intentions, policy after policy demonstrably...

The Overlooked Global Warming Cost We Can’t Ignore

MedCity News · June 23, 2025

Beyond being an environmental issue, climate change is a serious threat to public health, especially for individuals with food and respiratory allergies. A recent review in Laryngoscope found that climate change is altering pollen seasons and...

Sporting Kansas City wins against Colorado Rapids for first time since 2014

KC Reporter - Missouri · July 5, 2025

Sporting Kansas City secured a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, marking their first win against the Rapids at this venue since 2014. The match was closely contested, with goals from Dejan Joveljić and Erik Thommy...

Moran boil order lifted

The Iola Register - Kansas · July 18, 2025

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment rescinded a boil water advisory for Moran’s public water supply system. The advisory was issued Thursday because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system due to a power outage....

Having seen ‘very toxic’ climates in NFL locker rooms, this player is leading change with LGBTQ-targeted youth football camp

KTBS 3 - Louisiana · July 5, 2025

(CNN) — For a professional athlete, sitting on the sidelines – unable to have an impact – can often be the most frustrating place to be. And that’s why Khalen Saunders is all about taking action, on the field and in his personal life. The New...

Video: Darryn Peterson names his NBA GOAT, favorite Kansas player, who he models his game after & more

Sportskeeda · July 4, 2025

Darryn Peterson will soon begin his freshman year with the Kansas Jayhawks. On Thursday, Kansas shared an interview with Peterson on the segment of "Fans Wanna Know" by the University of Kansas Health System. The video opens with Class of 1991...

Colorado Springs Switchbacks II's crucible training environment leads to success on the pitch

The Gazette - Colorado ·

The Colorado Springs Switchbacks hoisted their first trophy in their 10th season. This year, Switchbacks II added more hardware for the trophy case. The second team, comprised of players ages 13 to 19, has been impressive in its first year of...

Girl, 14, and Man, 40, Missing After They Jumped into Kansas Lake and Their Boat Blew Away

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW The Ellsworth County Sheriff’s Office said that emergency responders attended the scene of a boating incident near Kimball Point at Kanopolis Lake, Kansas One person was rescued from the water, but two others remain unaccounted for...

Kansas 4-H Names State Project Award Winners

Sunflower State Radio KD 94 - Kansas · June 26, 2025

Annual Awards Announced During Emerald Circle Celebration K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas 4-H Youth Development program has recognized more than three dozen youth as state project award winners. Sarah...

Kansas EV manufacturer deploys largest fleet of electric terminal tractors in the Port of LA

Renewable Energy World · June 26, 2025

It is no exaggeration to say that the Port of Los Angeles has become a breeding ground for clean energy innovation. It boasts a sprawl of solar installations (with more in the works) and participates in multiple emission reduction initiatives. The...

Kansas ads paint pro-Trump narrative on green energy

The Hutchinson News - Kansas ·

A group called Built for America is running ads urging Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, to retain energy tax credits, framing them as aligned with Trump's policies. The ads, however, promote credits passed under Biden and actively opposed by Trump, who...

Video: Summerfest 2025 drone show in Lawrence, Kansas

KMBC 9 - Missouri · July 4, 2025

More than 200 drones lit up the sky Thursday night during Lawrence's Summerfest 2025 celebration at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.For the second year, instead of a traditional fireworks display, organizers opted for a choreographed drone light...

Boil water advisory rescinded for Douglas County Rural Water District No. 6

Lawrence Journal-World - Kansas ·

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil water advisory for Douglas County Rural Water District No. 6, according to a news release Friday from KDHE. The advisory was issued two days ago because of a waterline break...

Bronzeback snakes with rare traits spark curiosity among wildlife experts

Mid Day Mumbai · July 4, 2025

The authors noted several distinct traits in these two snakes when compared to D. tristis, including a bright red tongue instead of the usual bluish-black, a shiny coppery bronze body, and dark lateral stripes. Sharma added that the scale patterns...

Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson announces re-election campaign

WIBW 13 - Kansas · June 25, 2025

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson announced his bid for reelection. Johnson announced his campaign for re-election on Wednesday, June 25 at the annual Bob Dole Dinner hosted by the Kansas Republican Party. Citing his...

‘We believe in it’: Kansas City seeking to revitalize 18th & Vine District with new businesses

KCTV 5 - Missouri · July 2, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The City of Kansas City is working to breathe new life into the historic 18th and Vine district, aiming to transform vacant storefronts into thriving local businesses. Currently, the city is accepting requests for...

TSX drops as industrial shares slide, wraps up week higher

Mint · July 18, 2025

July 18 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index closed lower on Friday, dragged down by weakness in industrial stocks, as investors reacted to trade uncertainty following a report that U.S. President Donald Trump was eyeing new tariffs on European...