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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

National/International

Nitrate is quietly polluting rural drinking wells. How researchers are working to help
04/21/26 MPR News and Kansas Public Radio
“In another year or two, you could be above it,” said Matthew Kirk, a geology professor at Kansas State University who’s been busy for the past five years helping families in this region find out what’s in their water — and simultaneously piecing together a picture of how widespread the contamination has become.

Local

Annette O'Connor named dean of College of Veterinary Medicine
04/22/26 Junction City Post
Following a national search, the Office of the Provost has named Annette O'Connor the next dean of Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She brings years of internationally recognized experience as she steps into the role effective Aug. 2.