Oct 2, 2023

Kansas State University and the North Central Regional Planning Commission are launching the Remote Online Initiative (ROI) project in four north central counties to boost income for participants through expanded work opportunities while providing increased economic support for rural communities. Ron Wilson, director of...

Sep 25, 2023

A decline in the senses doesn’t happen to every individual as they age, but it can be an issue for many. Kansas State University Extension specialist in adult development and aging, Erin Martinez, says Gray for a Day, a program provided by Extension agents across Kansas, provides a hands-on educational opportunity for...

Sep 18, 2023

The Living Well Wednesday virtual learning series continues this fall with a focus on education for parents. Topics for the October, November and December webinars include vaping – the new epidemic among youth, teen stress and anxiety – what’s normal and when professional help may be needed, and importance of...

Sep 15, 2023

Scammers are using technology to trick Americans out of more money than ever before. In 2022, according to the most recent data from the Federal Trade Commission, reported consumer losses to fraud totaled $8.8 billion – a 30 percent increase from 2021. However, there are steps that can be taken to keep your money and...

Sep 4, 2023

National Food Safety Education Month is an opportunity to educate people about ways to reduce the risk of food poisoning – whether it’s at home or in the parking lot at a tailgate party. K-State Research and Extension food scientist Karen Blakeslee says if we follow four simple steps, the risk of getting sick from a...