Jennifer Stultz

Jennifer Stultz

  • Joined: September 12, 2023
  • Articles: 2871

Miss Kansas Week includes more than ever before

Along with the usual summer activities at public libraries, sports events at the area rec centers, and swimming pool open hours, citizens in the Tri-County Tribune area have been invited to join Miss Kansas title holders from around the state, along with their families, for the annual Miss Kansas Competition in Pratt.

Area road construction expected in June

During the month of June, drivers in the Tri-County Tribune coverage area could encounter road construction delays as several resurfacing projects are underway or will start soon.One of the Kansas Department of Transportation projects – a milling and hot-mix-asphalt overlay -- will be on U.S.

K-State expert urges farmers to follow safety tips on hot days

Summer’s hottest days are just ahead in Kansas, but farm and ranch work don’t stop during hot weather.Tawnie Larson, a project consultant in Kansas State University’s Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering recently offered advice for farmers who will be working outside and dealing with hot summer weather.“Wear lightweight, long-sleeved, light-colored clothing, or a cooling vest and take short, frequent breaks in a shaded or cool area to stay cool while working outdoors,” Larson said.She said that technical cooling vests “are essentially like wearing air conditioning.”“The vests use specialized fabric and fibers to circulate cooling products to keep body temperatures low during hot days,” she said.Larson also suggests using equipment with a canopy, such as a Rollover Protection Structure, known as ROPS, with a sunshade.“Usually, the ROPS with canopies cannot be folded down, which in turn provides more safety for operators because the ROPS is always activated,” Larson said.