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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

National/International

Diesel Prices Keep Rising as Middle East Tensions Continue
03/16/26 RFD-TV
Kansas State University agricultural economist Dr. Gregg Ibendahl discusses rising diesel prices, the influence of global oil markets, and the potential impact on farmers heading into the spring planting season.

State/Regional

Sedgwick County Extension hosting youth lawn mowing clinic
03/16/26 KWCH-TV
Sedgwick County Extension will host its 12th annual youth lawn mowing clinic Tuesday, March 17. The clinic is open to students in fifth through ninth grade and is designed to teach the basics of lawn mowing. Sedgwick County Extension Food Crops Horticulture Agent Abbey Draut said participants will cover a range of topics during the clinic. “They’ll learn about lawn mowing safety, how to identify different grasses that are commonly grown in Kansas,” Draut said. “They’ll learn about personal safety, so wearing sunscreen, the right type of shoes, things like that. And then they’ll also learn how to start a business.”

Library Tech Expo invites community to explore new tools, technology
03/16/26 The Chanute Tribune
From drones and robots to ghost-hunting kits and 3D printing, the Chanute Public Library is giving residents a chance to explore new technology and resources during a Tech Expo this week. The program, known as Libraries with Heart, was created through a partnership between the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas, K-State Extension – Southwind Extension District and the American Heart Association, along with several participating libraries across the region.