October 2022

Some grass species benefit from mowing at higher end heading into winter MANHATTAN — While opinions vary on how high to mow the home’s lawn as the fall temperatures lower, Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham shares the science behind why certain species of grass should be kept short in the cold temperatures. He said winter tolerance differs among warm-season and cool-season grasses, but both benefit from healthy maintenance practices, including fertilizing, watering and mowing during the spring, summer and fall.

A Sedalia, Mo., woman was killed and two others received minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon south of Wellsville on Kansas Highway 33. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that at about 3 p.m., a 2014 Kia Sorento driven by Tina M.

MANHATTAN – The Kansas Forest Service will feature a farm known for its conservation forestry efforts when it hosts the Fall Forestry Field Day Oct. 26 in Erie, Kan.

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks have issued public health advisories for area Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae. A harmful algal bloom may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red.

Ottawa Bike and Trail is partnering with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to host a special bike and trail celebration event to celebrate and support the Connecting Communities, Cultures and Landscapes project.