1+ hour, 22+ min ago   (542+ words) A while back someone came into the Cottonwood Extension office with a tiny insect, asking what it is. Fortunately, it had a distinctive long snout. So that meant it was a weevil and I was able to narrow it down…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (239+ words) OK, I’m officially fed up with weathermen and news anchors telling me that statistics overwhelmingly show that human beings are happiest during the summer. Those of you who know us at all are aware that Joyce and I absolutely hate…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (89+ words) The Lovegrass Summer Concert Series concludes this Thursday, July 23 with live music from Arkansauce at the Downtown Hays Pavilion. Bring your lawn chairs, friends, and family for a free evening of music under the Kansas sky. We will see you…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (653+ words) By ALIN HETTHays Post WAKEENEY—The Trego Sky View Drive-In in WaKeeney is operating on a limited summer schedule this year, but organizer Lynelle Shubert said the long-term vision for the project reaches far beyond a few movie nights in…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (759+ words) The Center for Disease Control and Prevention offers tips as the weather heats up this summer. With fair season upon us, here are some reminders. Stay Cool Indoors: Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. If your home…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (168+ words) We experienced several beautiful days of weather during the Barton County Fair and ended with a couple that were hot and humid! As we move through July and August, the temperatures continue to stay warm and it is important to…...

2+ mon, 14+ hour ago   (785+ words) Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it’s debated whether the AC should stay blasting or be turned off when people head to work during the day....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (466+ words) K-State food scientist, Karen Blakeslee, recently shared some great tips for harvest meals and these can also be used for trips to the lake, a picnic at the park or a backyard barbeque. · Clean. Blakeslee suggests packing wet wash clothes…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (441+ words) The City of Hays Parks Department announced that the splash pad at Seven Hills Park is officially open for the 2026 season, offering residents and visitors a free, family-friendly outdoor recreational amenity as temperatures begin to rise across the region. Located…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (257+ words) Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced the return of the popular Sunflower Summer program for the 2026 season, and invited Kansas families to explore the state’s wide variety of attractions. Kansas residents with…...