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Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026

National/International

Why grip strength may be one of the best predictors of how well—and how long—you live
01/05/25 National Geographic
Pete Rohleder, a kinesiologist at Kansas State University, weighs in on how grip strength could be an indicator of your overall health.

State/Regional

In Kansas, tumbleweeds are an icon of the Plains. They’re also an invasive nuisance
01/06/26 KCUR
Tumbleweeds have taken over the High Plains. They thrive so well that they are part of the culture of the West. But this ample supply of blowing weeds can hurt farm yields, wreak havoc on neighborhoods and cause fire dangers. They are so well adapted for the High Plains that they keep Kansas State University weed scientist Patrick Geier pretty busy.

Border Queen Harvest Hub commercial kitchen opens in Caldwell building entrepreneurship for food enthusiasts
12/31/25 Summer News Cow
Shared commercial kitchens are currently trending among communities, and Caldwell jumped on board to open one recently. “This is a true collaboration of numerous entities,” says Stacy Davis, SCED director, in January. “K-State 105, SCED, Kansas Farm Bureau, Shop Kansas Farms, Vision Caldwell, Caldwell Chamber of Commerce, Sumner County Research and Extension, Border Queen Harvest Hub, and KanOkla are coming together to make this happen. This commercial kitchen will stimulate economic prosperity by providing the public access to a facility that allows them to grow a food business.”

Meet the new director at K-State Extension Sedgwick County
12/22/25 KSN TV
Kelli Anderson, Director and Community Vitality Agent at K-State Extension Sedgwick County, joined 3KSN to discuss the latest updates at the K-State Extension Sedgwick County office and how they are bringing expertise and resources to Kansans.