Art Market slated
The third annual Newton Farm and Art Market Spring Fair will be 9 a.m. to noon at 121 East Sixth Street in Newton.
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One dead, one critical at home east of Hesston
HESSTON — A man was found dead and another in critical condition Thursday at a residence east of Hesston. The two, described in a Harvey County press release, were acquaintances and were found in a home in the 8000 block of North West Road.
In the garden: Talking henbit
Have you ever been in a conversation about weeds? If not, here’s an idea for a conversation starter. Can you tell me what the purple flowers are in early spring popping up everywhere are? A few other clues are: If the stem is square rather than round, you have henbit. A plant that also is low growing but has round stems and tiny white flowers is chickweed.
Elevate your garden’s beauty with jewel-tone plants
Bring the beauty of your favorite gemstones into the garden and your outdoor living space with the help of jewel-toned plants. Even a pot of these beauties placed on the balcony can provide bold color, vibrancy, and lushness to any space.
Amish Cook: Remembering the wedding day
The morning dawned as all other mornings. It was cool, in fact it was downright chilly. My mind endlessly traveled to 13 years ago. It had been sunny, with temps in the mid-70s. We could not possibly have had a day more perfect for our wedding.
‘Silent Killer:’ K-State launches effort to raise awareness of hypertension
MANHATTAN . – Kansas State University has launched a hypertension awareness and prevention program that officials hope will improve the health and well-being of residents in the state, which hovers just above national averages for the disease.
Prairie Doc Perspective: Medical school journey
It has been 9 years since my medical school acceptance. I can describe my personal process in 2 words: arduous and lengthy. Now, this may not be the case for all people that apply to medical school. A few individuals may be able to apply directly out of undergrad and be accepted. I’ll speak from my experience which had a few more detours involved.
DANIEL’S HOMEMADE WAFFLES
2 eggs, beaten 1½ cups milk ½ cup butter, melted 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups flour Instructions Whisk wet ingredients together, then mix in dry and stir until combined. Don’t over-combine after adding dry ingredients Also, Daniel has discovered that it works best to brown the waffles for one minute and 30 seconds, with an additional one minute and 45 seconds on medium heat on the second side.
KLCH’s “Health Educators of the Year”
Since 1987, the Kansas Learning Center for Health (KLCH) has annually honored an outstanding educator who has been an advocate for health education. These individuals inspire youth to take care of their bodies and minds.
Kansas lawmakers hear from businesses, city officials about growing homelessness issues
TOPEKA — Johnny’s Tavern North owner Rick Renfro says operating a business next to a large site for people without housing has taken its toll. To deal with the growing homelessness problem in Lawrence, unhoused people were sent to the North Lawrence site starting in September.