Preserving History and Wildlife at Kaw Point in Kansas City
Kansas has no shortage of wildlife. Some of the first written records of the flora, the fauna and the wildlife in Kansas came from the … Continue reading
Kansas has no shortage of wildlife. Some of the first written records of the flora, the fauna and the wildlife in Kansas came from the … Continue reading
Today on around Kansas we get a triple dose of Michelle Martin as she fills in for Deb as our guest host. See how Kansas … Continue reading
Deb, our good friend and host has the day off. She’s feeling a little under the weather and actually has no voice. Now I know … Continue reading
No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident involving a USD 234 school bus and semi-trailer Monday afternoon at the intersection of U.S. Highway 69 … Continue reading
The Bourbon County Commission on Monday said farewell to one of its directors as the county moves in a new direction for economic development. Commissioners … Continue reading
Thomas Edward Gage II, age 53, a resident of Granby, Mo., passed away unexpectedly early Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at his home. He was born … Continue reading
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-gmg46-fba20e A Kansas farmer looking to diversify the income from his farm found bird hunting was a good complementary business. The farm now hosts … Continue reading
Welcome to Kansas Ag Report. I’m Ken Rogers. On this week’s program, we begin a two part series with Dr. Roger McEowen for the Washington … Continue reading
Bourbon County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a resolution that could help the city of Uniontown address issues with natural gas following a winter storm that … Continue reading
The Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday voted to send out requests for qualifications for a city attorney. See the print or online edition of … Continue reading
Well, I guess I’m stepping on Ron Wilson’s toes a little bit this morning. But I love poetry too. And I’ve always been a fan … Continue reading
A couple of of weeks ago, I was involved in a presentation for the Lewis and Clark society in Kansas City. And my friends Kristen … Continue reading
Starting the new year off with sustained momentum, the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission met for its first meeting of the calendar year on January 28th … Continue reading
With strong demand for grain sorghum in 2020, producers saw record prices throughout the sorghum belt, according to the Sorghum Checkoff’s Regional Director for Kansas, … Continue reading
Kansas Grain Sorghum is seeking candidates for nomination to the United Sorghum Checkoff Program’s Board in compliance with the appointment process pre-scribed by USDA’s Agricultural … Continue reading
Due to the road conditions, the Countryside will not be delivered today. We apologize.
In the spring of 2020, the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s agricultural laboratory was excited to move into a brand new facility in Manhattan next door … Continue reading
bipartisan legislation recently was introduced that would create new opportunities for cattle producers and smaller processors to market beef products brought forth by us representatives … Continue reading
A winter storm that impacted much of the U.S. over the weekend brought several inches of snow, as well as sub-zero temperatures and wind chills … Continue reading
Due to changes in the academic calendar, USD 234 will use remote learning days in place of snow days for the remainder of the current … Continue reading
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-vin4a-fae4ec A family-owned welding business in rural Kansas expanded its business by manufacturing attachments for skid-steer loaders. These attachments are now being shipped coast … Continue reading
Fort Scott Land Bank Board of Trustees learned Wednesday the Eagle Block Building at 10 N. National Ave., officially belongs to the city, although the … Continue reading
Bourbon County Commissioners are considering allowing members of the Bourbon County Fair Board Association to make repairs to the 4-H building at the fairgrounds. See … Continue reading
The Great Backyard Bird Count walk scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Fort Scott National Historic Site has been cancelled due to the extreme … Continue reading
President Biden’s ag Secretary nominee pledged to address discrimination in USDA. He met before the Senate ag committee confirmation hearing, Tom Vilsack told lawmakers he … Continue reading
Good morning, Zach co taught here with Keiko Eisen Well, this year seems to continue to throw a few curveballs, especially in the stock market. … Continue reading
On the agenda for the march 8 meeting of the Kansas soybean commission is filling the two at large positions on the commission. commissioners volunteer … Continue reading
Today on around Kansas Deb shares what she’s been up to and gives us a look at her newest project growing sweet potatoes. Next in … Continue reading
When I came to Kansas, I have to admit that one of the things I was most fascinated with were prairie dogs. And of course … Continue reading
Today, we’re going to dig back in the around Kansas vault and share the life the legacy in the work of Fort Scott’s Gordon Parks. … Continue reading
This segment brought to you by Kansas. Learn more at ks corn.com. Hi, welcome to around Kansas. I’m Deb Goodrich, great to have you with … Continue reading
There are lots of unsung heroes in our society today. But certainly, let’s not forget the farmer where it all begins. There are lots of … Continue reading
The City of Fort Scott has been awarded a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Grant to construct a parking lot in Gunn Park. The $1,317 grant … Continue reading
The top two administrators at Fort Scott High School are not slated to return next school year. The non-renewal of the 2021-22 contract for FSHS … Continue reading
Hi, this is Sharon Thielen, Director of Education for Kansas Corn. And this is your Kansas Corn update, Kansas Corn STEM has done a great … Continue reading
In agricultural news from agview.net Kansas Farm Bureau earned a New Horizon award for the planning and implementation of Kansas Farm Bureau health plans at … Continue reading
The Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department has outlined its plan for vaccinating the public for COVID-19 during Phase 2 of the distribution plan. People who … Continue reading
Bourbon County is moving closer to a tax sale for delinquent properties, Bourbon County Counselor Justin Meeks informed county commissioners on Tuesday. See the print … Continue reading
Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to adopt a policy to outline what a property owner must do in order to have special … Continue reading
Good morning. I’m Darren van Vactor with Penn and division of Keiko ISO. The grain markets as a whole, have had a different look after … Continue reading
High school seniors pursuing careers in agriculture are encouraged to apply for the 2021 Herb Clutter Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established in 2009 to … Continue reading
According to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Federation Division Vice-Chair Clay Burtrum, a rancher from Oklahoma. This sponsorship celebrates all that ranchers have overcome in the … Continue reading
TOPEKA A CDC Emerging Variant, which has been found in 33 U.S. states, was identified in Kansas this afternoon. A Kansas resident in Ellis … Continue reading
Jeremy Frazier moved into city hall Monday as Fort Scotts new city manager. Frazier makes his way to Fort Scott from Oklahoma, where he has … Continue reading
As one local health care entity looks to occupy a former grocery store building, Bourbon County officials continue work on plans for the future of … Continue reading
City commissioners agreed Tuesday to adopt a policy that will create a standard for alley construction. Public Works Director Chad Brown presented the proposed policy, … Continue reading
Gordon Parks Museum presents a Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration program "Free Did Not Mean Welcome" by Dr. Carmaletta Williams via a Virtual Lunch and … Continue reading
Over the past year, we’ve all become experts in remote learning and online meetings and the Kansas Department of Agriculture is no different. We have … Continue reading
U.S. Cattle Trace, the industry-driven initiative for animal disease traceability based in Kansas, now has a model in place for those interested in becoming a … Continue reading
In agricultural news from AgView dot net The most recent stimulus package passed by Congress reauthorized the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) so remaining funds from … Continue reading
Good morning. I’m Darin VanVactor with Pinion, division of K-Coe Isom. The grain markets as a whole have had a different look after the long … Continue reading
Dare to Compare. That’s the name of a new campaign launched by the U.S. Soybean Export Council to show consumers how U.S Soy tops the … Continue reading
Today on around Kansas, we visit with Bill genereux. Bill is a professor at K state public techniques. But he takes us back to a … Continue reading
If city commissioners approve a new policy, the decision on whether to waive mowing fees on properties will be removed from the city managers responsibility. … Continue reading
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the Buck Run Creek, along the area east of Scott Avenue … Continue reading
– Michelle has shared a couple of stories with us about the Kansas Oklahoma connections. And she’s got another great one today. She used to … Continue reading
– Many of you are aware and are probably birdwatchers and know much more than I do but Kansas is a very significant flyover not … Continue reading
– [Deb] Welcome to Around Kansas, I’m Deb Goodrich. Well here we are, done with January. We’ve made it this far, so let’s keep our … Continue reading
Today on around Kansas, Deb looks back to the vice presidency of Charles Curtis. We start off by visiting the Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge. On the … Continue reading
Bourbon County Emergency Manager William Wallis and Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday discussed how to address a new strain of the coronavirus that has emerged … Continue reading
The city of Fort Scott announced Thursday an employment agreement has been signed with Jeremy Frazier as the new city manager. Frazier will begin his … Continue reading
Bourbon County Economic Development Director Jody Hoener updated commissioners Tuesday on disbursement of about $100,000 in payments for CDBG funds the county was awarded in … Continue reading
On January 14, 2021 the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invited members & guests to Luther’s BBQ for a Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting … Continue reading
Fort Scott City Commissioners held a special meeting Tuesday morning to consider accepting two quit claim deeds from Flint Hills Holdings for the Union Block … Continue reading
Although much attention was drawn to COVID-19, other stories helped shape Bourbon County in 2020. From debate on a wind farm project, to discussion on … Continue reading
Three new Fort Scott city commissioners were sworn into office during the Jan. 7 commission meeting, but that wasnt the only change the city would … Continue reading
Good morning I’m Deb Goodrich welcome to Around Kansas and here we are saying goodbye to 2020 this is the last show of the year … Continue reading
Good morning I’m Deb Goodrich welcome to Around Kansas and here we are saying goodbye to 2020 this is the last show of the year … Continue reading
The COVID-19 pandemic dominated news headlines in 2020, and affected government, schools, businesses and other aspects of life in Bourbon County. See the print or … Continue reading
Advance voting for a special Fort Scott city election began Monday at the Bourbon County Courthouse. Hours for voting are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 … Continue reading
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has awarded a total of $14.4 million dollars to 76 state entities, universities, and other partners working on … Continue reading
Kansas State University researchers, in collaboration with the international 10+ Genome Project led by the University of Saskatchewan, have announced the complete genome sequencing of … Continue reading
In "Agriculture News" from ag view.net, a report out from USDA’s "National Institute of Food and Agriculture" and Purdue University, show a strong job demand … Continue reading
– Our guest is Tim Cook, who is the chief credit officer for Frontier Farm Credit as well as Farm Credit Services of America. And, … Continue reading
And joining us now is Tim Cook. He is the Chief Credit Officer for Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America. Tim, thanks for … Continue reading
The first reference to Santa’s sleigh being pulled by a reindeer, appears in "Old Santeclaus with Much Delight" a poem published in a children’s book … Continue reading