The politics of regulating fireworks

Fireworks are an important part of Independence Day celebrations in the United States.
Fireworks are an important part of Independence Day celebrations in the United States.
During the rush of the Kansas Legislature’s annual session, stories whip in and out of view like so many SUVs ignoring the speed limit on the turnpike.With the 2024 session done and dusted, we can now take a look at how a handful of those stories played out beyond the headlines.
MANHATTAN — A Kansas State University biologist has received a grant to study how immune cells and sensory neurons affect tissue inflammation — work that could lead to improved methods of treating inflammatory diseases.Pankaj Baral, assistant professor in the Division of Biology, has been awarded a $1.87 million Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award, or MIRA, from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.Baral’s research will investigate how sensory neurons and tissue-resident immune cells interact and influence tissue inflammation.
A downtown parking lot, and building next to it, picked up a bit of a facelift recently.
By Jill Kruse, DO Doctors are taught medical terms and jargon in medical school like a secret code. Many medical terms are rooted in Greek… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The third annual USGA Adaptive Open will be contested at Newton’s Sand Creek Station Golf Course through July 10.
The city of Newton’s annual mill and overlay will begin next week with Medical Center Drive.The contractor, Pearson Construction, will begin milling off asphalt July 10.
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan Newton had a choice for Independence Day fireworks shows in 2024. Kansas Christian Home offered a fireworks show for the first… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Sand Creek Station is about to host the course’s biggest tournament yet – a national championship sponsored by the United States Golf Association. July 8-10 Sand Creek Station will become only the second course in the nation to host the…
Golfers from as far away as Ireland will compete at Sand Creek Station July 8 through 10 when Sand Creek Station will become only the second course in the nation to host the U.S.