MANHATTAN — Natural disasters can happen with little warning, and in Kansas, those often come in the form of tornados, windstorms, fires or ice storms. Understanding the phases of a disaster can help livestock producers anticipate what might be needed following such an event on the ranch, said the beef cattle experts at Kansas State University.
TOPEKA — Kansas care providers and advocates are working to find solutions addressing workforce issues exacerbated by the pandemic, further complicating access to services for elderly patients. The Kansas Senior Care Task Force heard Friday from representatives of health care organizations and providers on the issue faced in the senior care arena and where solutions may be found. Primary issues discussed were social isolation, chronic disease management and direct care workforce shortages.
The future of recycling in Harvey County is clouded, at best, as major fee increases loom as soon as May. “I think recycling is important and it is the right thing to do,” said commissioner Randy Haugue.
Lecturer to speak at Bethel Rebecca Thomas, Ph.D., has a heart and mind focused on conditions facing immigrants around the world, and on training others to channel that same passion. Thomas will give the second Ada Schmidt-Tieszen Social Work Lecture at Bethel College at 11 a.m.
St Matthew’s Episcopal Church marked Shrove Tuesday with a pancake dinner March 1. All photos by Michele Clark/Newton Kansan Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign…
The Walton Lion’s Club will host a Biscuit and Gravy Feed at 5:30 p.m. March 5 at the Walton Fire Station. The meal is served… Login to continue reading Login…
PARK CITY — The Newton High School boys’ wrestling team set a number of milestone Friday and Saturday at the Class 5A state wrestling tournament at Hartman Arena. The team’s third-place finish was the highest since 2012.
When Hunters Bait Shop closed in 2020, both a challenge and an opportunity presented itsself for the Harvey County Parks Department. The closure of the privately-owned business left the county’s largest lake – East Lake – without a bait shop.
Perhaps this has happened to you: Your recent cough kept you up for another night, so you went to the doctor. The nurse took your vitals, the doctor asked you some questions, listened to your lungs, maybe looked at your ears and your throat, and recommended rest, fluids, over the counter treatments, and time. It all seemed fine until you got home and realized the doctor did not “do anything” for you.
The Bethel College softball team claimed a split against Hastings College Sunday at Allen Jantz Field. Hastings won the first game 6-0 and Bethel won the second game 9-6.