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Avoid contact with water from reservoirLOVEWELL RESERVOIR -- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is advising the public to avoid contact with water in Lovewell Reservoir, which is located in the northeast corner of Jewell County. KDHE has confirmed there is a toxic blue-green algae bloom in the reservoir, prompting a public s ... Read More


Tests reveal blue-green algae bloom; access to water closed until further noticeLOVEWELL STATE PARK – Officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) have advised the public to avoid contact with water at Lovewell Reservoir in Jewell County. Tests show that blue-green algae blooming in the reservoir contain elevated levels ... Read More


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Participants may win one of two shotguns or one of 24 guided huntsSCOTT CITY — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will host the annual Southwest Youth Program at Scott State Park on Aug. 7 from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year's special guests are Casey and Chris Keefer of the Sportsman's Channel's "Back Country Quest."I ... Read More


Event designed to promote healthy outdoor activitiesWICHITA — On Oct. 19-20, the Kansas Recreation and Park Association (KRPA) will conduct a two-day event entitled the 2010 Built Environment and Outdoor Summit. The event will take place at the Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills Dr. in Wichita.According to event organizers, "The desig ... Read More


Class required of all hunters born on or after July 1, 1957; youngsters may hunt under adult supervision without course until age 16PRATT — Late summer is the time when hunters' thoughts turn to fall hunting seasons, which begin with dove season Sept. 1. For first-time hunters, preparation usually means taking a hunter education course.In most ... Read More