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KWCH.com
Manhattan farm honors Dolly Parton with corn maze supporting children’s literacy
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A&H Farm in Manhattan, Kansas, is celebrating Dolly Parton’s legacy with a corn maze featuring her likeness while raising money to provide books to local children. The farm is one of 20 across North America selected for the official Get Lost with Dolly corn maze...
ksal.com
Western Star Global Grain and Food Center Opens
Kansas State University officially opened the Western Star Global Grain and Food Center on Sept. 18, ushering in a new era for the university’s Department of Grain Science and Industry and the students, researchers and industries it serves. The 178,000-square-foot, three-story facility is the largest agricultural construction project in...
travelersunited.org
Rising hotel taxes need better disclosure. Here’s the fix.
You can’t negotiate a hotel tax. Shouldn’t you at least be able to know what it pays for?. If you’re in Topeka, Kansas, next year, you can tour the state capitol, spend an afternoon at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park or catch a concert at Evergy Plaza.
WIBW
Shivley Farms fall festivities continue despite heat’s impact on pumpkins
BERRYTON, Kan. (WIBW) - Shivley Farms welcomes families this fall with its pumpkin patch, a tradition the farm has kept going year after year. “It started out as a you-pick farm, which is what Jay started out with, and then he wanted to expand it,” said Jim Shivley. New...
tkmagazine.com
Made For Manufacturing Career Fair To Connect Students, Job Seekers With Topeka-Area Manufacturers
TopCity FAME, FORGE Young Talent, GO Topeka and Washburn Tech North are partnering to host the Made for Manufacturing Career Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 13, bringing students, job seekers and area manufacturers together for a day focused on careers, training and opportunities within Topeka and Shawnee County’s manufacturing sector.
KVOE
Regional Development Association Board reviews proposed updated Opportunity Zones 2.0 program as part of regular meeting Friday
An updated opportunity for investment in economic development is set to come to Emporia at the start of the new year. During the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors’ monthly meeting on Friday, Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods led a presentation on the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program overseen by the United States Department of the Treasury. The original opportunity zone was enacted a decade ago and Woods stated the 2.0 version has several notable differences, including being far more conducive to rural economic development in communities like Emporia.
Emporia gazette.com
Before We Close the Door, Let’s See the Deal
Questions 2 and 3 would block Emporia from considering technology and data center investment for ten years—before residents could review a proposal or weigh its terms. That is not oversight; it is rejection before the facts are known. Why shut Emporia out before an opportunity is even presented? Let’s see the terms before we close the door.
The Topeka Capital-Journal
Rodents and mold found at six Topeka businesses | Exclusive
Live rodents, rodent droppings, mold and improper sink temperatures were some of the flagged violations that Kansas inspectors documented at Topeka establishments in September. Those were among violations cited during food safety and lodging inspections last month in the capital city, where six establishments failed out of 120 inspected. Kansas law delegates to the Kansas Department of Agriculture the authority to regulate food establishments, food processing plants and lodging establishments . Violations — particularly priority violations directly linked to causes of foodborne illness — can lead to various consequences, including the immediate closure of an establishment. Kansas Department of Agriculture records show that while most of the Topeka area service establishments inspected in September passed with either no violations or no serious ones, six failed. Most inspections were routine, but inspectors also visited after complaints, for licensing, follow-ups and other reasons. Out-of-compliance food and lodging establishments in Topeka The following six establishments were issued notices of noncompliance with Kansas law after inspections in September. Washburn University Lincoln Dining Hall, 1801 SW Washburn Ave. A Sept. 17 routine inspection found one violation. Located at the dishwasher, the machine was only reaching 143 degrees, said the inspector. For proper sanitization, the machine
Emporia gazette.com
Juniper and Sage opens in Main Street incubator with focus on sustainability
Juniper and Sage officially opened on Oct. 7 in the Main Street incubator space located on 729 Commercial St. The new business is a community-centered refillery that offers bulk pantry staples, flour, refillable household items and natural skincare and body products. The owner, Kat Stueve, main goal for the business...
sunflowerstateradio.com
🎙️ K-State Agriculture Today: 2283 – Having Access to Landlocked Property…Residual Pasture Vegetation
00:01:05 – Landlocked Property and FSA Committee Ballot: Today’s show begins with K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen as he discusses recent cases that involve landlocked agricultural property and an FSA county committee ballot. 00:12:05 – Pasture Conditions and Evaluations: K-State’s Molly Reichenborn and Keith Harmoney continue...
KVOE
FHTC Power Plant student named Chime Workforce Scholar
A Flint Hills Technical College Student has been recognized at the national and international level for his dedication and excellence in the classroom. FHTC announced Wednesday that power plant technology student Nicholas Sweeter was named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar, receiving a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational expenses. Speaking of Sweeter’s accomplishment, Power Plant instructor Alex Partridge stated in the aforementioned news release, “Nick demonstrates an effort and maturity not often seen. He has experience operating various types of machines and equipment across different types of industries.”
KSNT News
Auction opens for Heartland Motorsports Park
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A major drag racing venue south of Topeka is up for grabs again. Real estate company Tranzon lists the International Hot Rod Association’s (IHRA) Darana-Heartland Motorsports Park on its website as being up for auction. People interested in acquiring the property must submit bids for the property by 5 p.m. CST on Nov. […]
WIBW
Topeka Mayor explains sales tax motivations
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With the budget behind them, the City of Topeka is looking ahead to other issues. Mayor Spencer Duncan visited Eye on NE Kansas to explain why sales tax is a big part of the discussions. The city’s 2028 budget is projected to have another large deficeit....
sunflowerstateradio.com
🎙️ K-State Agriculture Today: 2282 – Establishing a Pond and Caring for it…Planning Your Legacy
00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: New and Old Ponds: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today’s show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they chat about old ponds, new ponds and pond establishment. 00:12:05 – Starting Estate Planning: Ashlee Westerhold,...
Wichita Eagle
Topeka's Forbes Field is in the running for new air refueling tankers
The airmen of the Topeka-based 190th Air Refueling Wing may get newer tankers to replace the aging fleet. The Air Force identified Forbes Field Air National Guard Base as one of four candidate locations for the next KC-46A Pegasus conversion. The 190th ARW based at Forbes Field currently flies the...
Hays Post
Colby farmer manages corn plot irrigation for 'testing the way we've always done it'
K-State’s TAPS program helps producers test new approaches to water and farm management. Kent Higerd is running an irrigation experiment on his farm that grew out of what he learned through Testing Ag Performance Solutions, better known as TAPS. This season, Higerd divided a center-pivot irrigated field into different...
sunflowerstateradio.com
🎙️ K-State Agriculture Today: 2281 – Market Conditions for Cow-Calf Operations…Virtual Fencing for Cattle
00:01:05 – Tools and Market Impacts for Cow-Calf Producers : A cattle market update from Jay Parsons, University of Nebraska-Lincoln farm and ranch management specialist, begins the show as he discusses conditions for cow-calf operations and their use of risk management. 00:12:05 – Virtual Fencing Options, Part 1: Jaymelynn...