TOPEKA — Sedgwick County recorded the highest number of domestic violence incidents in Kansas during 2021 despite a decline from the previous year, while three other populous counties documented upticks in reported violent family episodes.
A study shows about half of children in the United States have detectable levels of lead in their blood, despite federal regulations that ban or restrict its use. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adopted a new strategy to reduce exposure, particularly in low-income and communities of color that are disproportionately affected.
MANHATTAN — Salads make a nutritious meal or an easy addition of green color into the daily diet and can be found at almost any restaurant or grocery store. But Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said consumers also know packaged lettuce for E. coli outbreaks and a cause of foodborne illness. “Between 1998 and 2019, 36 outbreaks have occurred linked to mostly romaine lettuce,” said, Blakeslee, who is also coordinator of K-State’s Rapid Response Center for food science. According to a recent USDA study, E. Coli was more likely to be found on lettuce harvested in the fall than on lettuce harvested in the late spring. Overall bacterial contamination, E. Coli survival rate, and lettuce deterioration varied by season.
MANHATTAN — Pumpkin pie, green bean casserole and homemade breads are a few of the traditional foods that Americans enjoy around the holiday table. Delicious, for sure, but they may not always be the healthiest choices.
1 pound steaks, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teas black pepper Mix flour with salt and pepper then dip each steak slice in this mixture. Discard remaining flour.
(Editor’s Note: This article describes deer hunting. Hunting practices vary among Amish communities. In some churches, guns are frowned upon even for hunting. In others, guns for hunting are acceptable. The Amish are, in most cases, pacifists and firearms are used just for hunting. Hunting is a practice and a tradition in Gloria’s community. Deer and other wild game are harvested and used in their entirety to feed the family, something that is gaining importance with rising food prices) The very unbelievable happened, and this time it wasn’t something negative. Daniel was a hunter at heart and found it fulfilling to provide many a meal for his growing family by using his expertise. With his children growing older, he enjoyed teaching them the basic concepts and responsibilities of hunting, safety, and such. Now he is no longer here. No more deer hunts with Daddy, and no more snacks being shared between Daddy and child as they waited in the stillness of the woods. We had even had babysitters when I would accompany him on rare occasions. These were scarce chances where the two of us could talk, or whisper, without interruptionsunless a deer would come our way. Maybe more on that on another day. Now what? What will we do? It only seemed right for both my dad and Daniel’s dad to go on where Daniel had left off. None of the children had shot at a deer but just spent quality time with Daddy.
A hug when I come home after a long day. A smile that melts my heart. A song and a dance that are spontaneous and carefree. Those are some of the blessings that come to mind when I think about my daughter.
Halloween treats have a tricky problem: plastic packaging that’s difficult to recycle. As America loads up on an estimated 600 million pounds of candy for Halloween, a handful of companies are trying to make it easier to recycle all those wrappers.