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Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
State/Regional
Architecture professor designs 3D-printed concrete shelters to withstand Kansas tornadoes
7/29/2026 START LAND
As extreme weather intensifies, Reese Greenlee is testing the limits of 3D-printed concrete to create stronger, more accessible storm shelters for vulnerable communities. Greenlee, an assistant professor of architecture in Kansas State University’s College of Architecture, Planning & Design and Big 12 Faculty Fellow, is researching the intersection of architecture, structural performance, digital fabrication and housing resilience. Specifically, he is investigating whether off-site construction using 3D-printed concrete can provide affordable, adaptable and code-compliant storm shelters for manufactured home communities that lack adequate access to shelter.
Kansas lawn owners warned to watch for fall armyworm damage this season
7/31/2026 KWCH
Kansas State University is warning people about fall armyworm moths that are already showing up across the state, especially in south central Kansas. Dry patches of grass can be a potential sign that armyworms are coming for your lawn. While the extreme heat could be to blame for some dried up lawns, K-State says that fall armyworm moths could be the cause of the dry patches. "Right now, traps around Kansas are showing some of the presence of adult moths, which means the adult moths will be laying eggs and starting to see fall armyworms appear in the lawn and agronomic crops in the coming weeks," explained Matthew McKernan with Kansas State Research and Extension.
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are a vital part of K-State Extension
8/1/2026 Rural Messenger
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are a vital part of K-State Extension. Donating time in return for horticultural training, Extension Master Gardeners help local agents meet the need for horticultural information in their communities. The means of providing this information are diverse, including demonstration gardens, garden shows, public presentations and tours.