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Thursday, July 16, 2026
National/International
Why Your Tomato Plants Keep Growing Leaves Instead of Tomatoes—What a Pro Says to Do Next
7/15/26 The Spruce
According to horticulture instructor Cynthia Domenghini, a tomato plant with plenty of leaves but no fruit is usually experiencing some form of stress that prevents flowers from developing into tomatoes. One of the biggest, difficult-to-control culprits is scorching summer weather. “Tomato plants are affected by extreme heat,” Domenghini explains. “When the evening temperatures stay in the 80s, you’ll see tomato plants that look healthy but do not set fruit.”
State/Regional
K-State announces 2026 Cowley County graduates
7/15/26 Courier Traveler
More than 3,000 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in spring 2026. The university awarded approximately 2,200 bachelor's degrees, 650 master's degrees, and 200 doctorates. Several students earned multiple degrees.
Arkansas City: Madyson Broce, Bachelor of Science; Megan Hay, Master of Arts in Teaching.
Burden: Austin Henderson, Bachelor of Science; Angelina Price, Bachelor of Science.
Dexter: Timber Neal, Bachelor of Science.
Udall: Gaige Russell, Bachelor of Science; Kloie Simons, Master of Business Administration.
Winfield: Trevin Biddle, Bachelor of Science; David Grimm, Bachelor of Science; Aaron Palsmeier, Bachelor of Science; Becky Reid, Master of Science; Jenna Richardson, Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude; Makenna Roark, Bachelor of Science; Jazmyne Shannon, Master of Science; Madison Sultz, Master of Science.
K-State Salina graduate helps shape U.S. Air Force strategy, returns as Alumni Fellow
7/15/26 Salina Post
Shelly began flying airplanes in high school and eventually earned his private pilot license. With the foundation of his youth and an education from Kansas State University Salina, Shelly has worked his way through the ranks of the U.S. Air Force and is now one of the top leaders of the United States Pacific Command, or U.S. PACOM, headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Local
Grandparents University provides rare learning opportunity at K-State
7/15/26 KSNT
Around 70 grandparents and their grandchildren visited Kansas State University in July to experience what life is like on campus. Participants spent three days, July 12-14, taking classes and slipping into the role of college students. Around 70 grandparents and their grandchildren visited Kansas State University in July to experience what life is like on campus. Participants spent three days, July 12-14, taking classes and slipping into the role of college students.