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Western Star Global Grain and Food Center Opens
Kansas State University has officially opened the Western Star Global Grain and Food Center, the largest agricultural construction project in K-State history.
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A list of recent Kansas food recalls: drinks, berries, pasta and frozen treats
A number of recent food recalls in Kansas have affected products from Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Dillons, Target and other Kansas retailers.
Full story at kansas.com ↗
Every new Buc-ee's opening in 2027, from Florida to Kansas. See list
Buc-ee's, the popular Texas-based convenience store and gas stop, plans to open 11 new locations across seven states in 2027.
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Kansas State University president accepts appointment as Virginia Tech president • Kansas Reflector
Kansas State University president Richard Linton has been appointed to lead Virginia Tech University, his alma mater, Virginia Tech.
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Sexually transmitted stomach bug reaches over 70 cases in Kansas
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has reported that over 70 cases of shigellosis, a stomach bug that can be spread by sexual activity, have reached a seven-year high in the state.
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