Hidden History: Help stop the spread of disease – swat flies, build a tight outhouse
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Public health officials continue to investigate cases of cyclosporiasis in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment continues to investigate cases of cyclosporiasis in Kansas related to…
KDHE issues blue-green algae warning for Pomona Lake
Swim beaches closed at Pomona Lake POMONA LAKE, Kan. – Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Department of…
KRWA gives area students opportunity to explore careers in water
OSAGE CITY, Kan. – On April 14, 2026, 34 students and six teachers from Osage City High School, West Franklin…
Fire up the grill: Boost your grilling game this spring
PRINCETON, Kan. – Get ready to turn up the heat this April! The Frontier Extension District will host a hands-on…
Two-car mock accident claims life of Jones Park teen; 6 others injured
Editor’s note: This is a mock article about a mock crash presented by Osage County Emergency Management on March 24,…
KDHE advises health, safety tips for prescribed fire season in Flint Hills
TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is reminding Kansans that March and April are when large…
Bitter cold, drifting snow could disrupt travel across Kansas this weekend
KanDrive.gov map, Jan. 23, 2026. Current weather forecasts show bitterly cold temperatures and several inches of snow are expected across…
Boil water advisory issued for Quenemo, Kan., water consumers
Update, Dec. 24, 2025: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Quenemo…
Frontier Extension to host Beef Quality Assurance training at Ottawa
The Kansas Beef Council and Frontier Extension District will host a Beef Quality Assurance Training and Certification, Tuesday, Oct. 28,…
Fire up the grill, boost your grilling game at Frontier Extension workshop
Get ready to turn up the heat this fall! The Frontier Extension District will be hosting a hands-on grilling workshop…
KDHE issues warning on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products
TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are alerting the…
Eat Well to Be Well Recipe: Colorful Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
Fuel your body, brighten your plate with this versatile nutrient-packed slaw. Looking for a side dish that’s not just delicious…
Carbondale rescinds boil water advisory; water system restored
The city of Carbondale announced today, July 15, 2025, that the boil water advisory in effect since July 11 has…
Boil water advisory issued for Carbondale due to waterline break
CARBONDALE, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the City of…
Water emergency continues at Carbondale
Update July 15, 2025: KDHE has rescinded the boil water advisory in effect for Carbondale and its water users. For…
KDHE issues boil water advisory for Carbondale water users
Update: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded the boil water advisory for the city of Carbondale public…
Senior Center: Spring health fair scheduled for April
Hello from the Osage County Senior Center and the Osage County Public Transportation. Lunch Bunch will be at the Pizza…