Shortage of rural vets endangering the nation’s food supply - Dec. 17, 2025
America is facing a food system shortage. Livestock veterinarians are the new endangered species. Farmers are losing access to the experts they need to keep our food supply safe. More than 500 U.S. counties across 46 states are federally designated veterinary shortage areas. Just 1.3% of registered...[More]
Measles vaccination as a public health investment, not an expense - Dec. 17, 2025
Measles vaccination as a public health investment, not an expense By Joey Mattingly As of this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded more than 1,700 measles cases, the most in three decades. These cases stemmed from 45 reported outbreaks, a sharp increase from just...[More]
2026 Operation Round Up awardees selected; more than $50,000 to be distributed - Dec. 17, 2025
Nonprofits throughout eastern Kansas that serve community members in need will soon receive a total of more than $50,000 in contributions from Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative members through Heartland’s Operation Round Up program. “It’s always impressive to see what a difference...[More]
Local calving school offered to assist area beef producers - Dec. 17, 2025
In anticipation of calving season, K-State’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, and K-State Research and Extension faculty and staff are planning a series of calving schools to help boost producers’ chances of a successful year. The Marais des Cygnes District, Frontier District...[More]
Measuring what matters is key to managing cow herd - Dec. 17, 2025
MANHATTAN – As the fall calving season wraps up, Kansas State University cow-calf specialist Jason Warner encourages cattle producers to consider tracking a few key numbers to help them make more informed management decisions for the year ahead. “It’s a great time to come back and...[More]
ARREST REPORTS - Oct. 13 – 30, 2025 - Dec. 17, 2025
On 10-13-2025 Christopher Christian was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol (IN202500543) On 10-15-2025 Justyn Howells was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2025CR999173 (IN202500547) On 10-15-2025 Angel Balz was arrested in connection with...[More]
ACCIDENT REPORTS - Nov. 16 to Dec. 14, 2025 - Dec. 17, 2025
On 11-16-2025, Patrick T. Bronaugh, Topeka, was traveling southward on US 69 Highway when a deer struck the vehicle causing front and side damage. (Case 251182) On 11-14-2025, Ahmed R. Elghali, Warren, Mich., was attempting to leave a parking lot when he missed the exit driveway. The vehicle ran over...[More]
Prairie View girls’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament - Dec. 17, 2025
The Prairie View girls’ basketball team traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 11-12 to compete in the 2025 Linn County Tournament. The Lady Buffs did well as they placed second overall going 2-1 in the tournament. Their first game of the season was back on Dec. 5 where they lost at Drexel...[More]
Pleasanton boys’ basketball place second at Linn County Tournament with a solid performance - Dec. 17, 2025
The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10-11 to compete in the annual Linn County Tournament. The Jays were only two points away from being tournament champions and went 2-1 in the tournament placing second. To see the full article, check out this week's...[More]
Jayhawk girls’ basketball wins the Linn County Tournament - Dec. 17, 2025
The Lady Hawks traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 11-12 to compete in the Linn County Tournament. Jayhawk won the tournament last year and this continued as the Lady Hawks are the 2025 Linn County Tournament girls’ basketball champions going 3-0 in their games. To see the full article,...[More]
