House plants need less water and fertilizer during the winter
MANHATTAN, Kan. — While temperatures drop outside as winter approaches, indoor plants still need care.
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Leon Villanueva a happy guy on Saturday. “Look at this,” he exclaimed, opening his hands.
Ingredient substitutions can make favorite holiday foods more healthy
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.
Salad Safety: K-State food scientist shares tips on caring for packaged greens
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.
Kids in the Midwest will get more blood screenings under EPA plan to deal with lead threat
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.
Kansas reports of domestic violence incidents in 2021 return to pre-pandemic level
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.
40,000 pounds of mac and cheese to donated to Kansas Food Bank
WICHITA – October 28, 2022, Land O’Lakes, Inc. donated nearly 40,000 pounds of macaroni and cheese to Kansas Food Bank through the Land O’Lakes First Run Program. “Last year, the Kansas Food Bank provided more than 13.6 million meals to Kansans struggling to put food on the table,” said Brian Walker, President and CEO of the Kansas Food Bank. “It is because of donations and partners such as Land O’Lakes that we are able to provide those missing meals for families, children and seniors who turn to us for help.” “This is an opportunity for us to assist the Kansas Food Bank that provides hunger relief to many people within our footprint,” said Brad Stedman, President and CEO of Mid Kansas Cooperative (MKC) , a member-owner of Land O’Lakes. “We are committed to addressing food insecurity in the communities we operate and proud to support our local food banks.”
In Brief
Early voting continues Advance and early voting continues this week at the Harvey County Courthouse. In addition to early voting at the courthouse, registered voters may apply for an Advance Ballot by Mail.
As fentanyl drives overdose deaths, mistaken beliefs persist
Fentanyl and other potent synthetic opioids ingrained in the nation’s illicit drug supply are killing more people in the U.S. than any other drug has.
Main Street project to be completed soon
The months of orange cones dotting Main Street/K-15 from Fourth Street to South 14th Street are nearly over. According to city staff, Cornejo and Sons, which won the bid for the project in June, is set to overlay the outside traffic lanes this week.