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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kansas State University lowering GPA requirements for 2029 students
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Kansas State University is changing its admission requirements for future students. Students applying to K-State will only need a GPA of 3.0 to be admitted, regardless of test scores starting in the Fall 2029 semester. Additionally, students with a minimum 2.5 GPA can still be admitted if they have an ACT score of at least 21. Kansas State University requires a minimum high school GPA of 3.25 in order to be admitted currently. The Board of Regents voted to approve these changes on Wednesday, June 11. Tuition costs will go up for Kansas college students in 2025 The board also recently changed admission requirements for the University of Kansas. KU's 3.0 GPA requirement took effect in the Spring 2025 semester. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Google shares K-State researcher's work to save bees
KANSAS (KSNT) – Google is sharing a K-State entomologist's work using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify, track and help conserve the world's bees. K-State Entomologist Brian Spiesman has developed a bee-tracking app, BeeMachine, using Google's TensorFlow AI models to recognize hard-to-categorize bees. The app uses photos to provide a top three predictions for the bee species. The app lets users share bee sightings through a community feature. 'I realized AI might be the answer,' Spiesman said. 'I started gathering data sets and adapting pre-trained models within Google's TensorFlow so they would start to recognize hard-to-categorize bees, and it just grew from there. That's how the BeeMachine, an AI-powered app and website for identifying bee species, was born.' Topeka prepares for 'No Kings' protest on Saturday Since launching the app, more than 6,200 users have submitted more than 20,000 sightings, according to the Google article on Spiesman. Spiesman said the goal is to get people excited about bees. He said there's been a similar effort to collect data on birds that's been invaluable to research and conservation. He hopes that his app project will do the same for bees. 'I think we're at a spot where we're not limited by what the AI models are able to do,' Spiesman said. 'We're more limited by the inputs we have available to train them, so that's really what we're working on right now.' Topeka Stealth joining Midwest baseball league in 2026 The app was funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the National Science Foundation, and Kansas State University, according to BeeMachine's website. You can learn more about BeeMachine by clicking here. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kansas ash trees under attack from returning pest
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNW) — A pest that last made a major appearance in Kansas nearly a decade ago is back — and it's feasting on ash trees across the state. Kansas State University entomologist Raymond Cloyd said the brownheaded ash sawfly is once again active, and residents are starting to take notice. 'We've had a number of inquiries regarding these caterpillar-looking insects,' said Cloyd, a professor in K-State's Department of Entomology. 'And they're not caterpillars — they're sawflies. It's important to make the distinction because certain insecticides will work on caterpillars but not sawflies.' The insect's larvae — yellow-green with white and green stripes and a brown head — feed on the leaves of green ash trees, leaving behind shot holes before consuming entire leaves, often sparing only the veins. 'They feed with chewing mouthparts,' Cloyd said, 'and can compromise the aesthetic quality of the plant.' This year marks the first widespread return of the brownheaded ash sawfly since 2016. The insect is specific to green ash trees and typically only produces one generation per year in Kansas. Skull of one-ton ground sloth found in Kansas Cloyd noted that while the sawfly is not as destructive as the emerald ash borer, it can still leave trees severely defoliated. 'If they continue to feed, your tree won't have any leaves on it, and that's the issue,' he said. Fortunately, there are a few simple ways to manage the problem. 'Heavy rainfall will wash them off,' Cloyd explained. 'You can use a high-pressure water spray to dislodge them, handpick them if feasible, or just let them go and know it will eventually stop.' If the insects have already moved to the base of the tree, Cloyd suggests collecting them in a bag for disposal. 'At this point, it's almost getting too late to apply some type of insecticide,' he said. 'It's either live with it, handpick, or remove the ones that have migrated to the base of the trees.' He also emphasized the importance of correct identification: 'Sawflies have prolegs—appendages on every section of the abdomen—while caterpillars typically don't. The feet of a caterpillar also have hairs or crochets, which sawflies lack.' In most cases, Cloyd recommends avoiding insecticides unless the damage is extensive. 'If populations are causing significant aesthetic damage, contact insecticides can be applied, but thorough coverage of the canopy, especially the leaf undersides, is important,' he said. For more details on identifying and managing the pest, K-State offers a free publication, Brownheaded Ash Sawfly. Residents can also reach out to their local Extension office with questions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
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Kansas State women's golf ends eight-year postseason drought with NCAA Regional bid
MANHATTAN — The Kansas State women's golf team spent a year stewing over its 2024 postseason snub, but it also served as motivation for the Wildcats. On Wednesday, the Wildcats' perseverance paid off when they were selected as the No. 5 seed in the 2025 NCAA Lexington Regional. It will be their first team postseason appearance since 2017. Advertisement "It just means so much to me," second-year K-State coach Stew Burke said. "They worked so hard. They wanted it." The Wildcats are now headed to Keene Trace Golf Club in Lexington, Kentucky, May 5-7 as part of a 12-team field. The top five regional teams advance to the NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championship May 16-21 in Carlsbad, California. The regional competition will be stiff with No. 1 seed and ACC champion Florida State, No. 2 USC, No. 3 TCU and No. 4 Vanderbilt. But K-State goes into the regional with some momentum. Related: Kansas State golfer claims Augusta National Women's Amateur championship Advertisement Related: Kansas State women's golfer Carla Bernat qualifies for NCAA Championship Kansas State golfer Sophie Bert follows through on a shot during the women's Big 12 Championship this week at Houston Oaks Golf Club in Huckley, Texas. The Wildcats had a strong final day in the Big 12 Tournament last week to finish fifth as a team, with senior Sophie Bert claiming the individual championship and teammate Carla Bernat tying for second. Bernat also won the prestigious Augusta National Women's Amateur title earlier this month. "It's awesome to be a part of the history like that," said Bert, a senior from Deurle, Belgium, who transferred in from East Tennessee State this year. "It's an amazing feeling." K-State is ranked No. 28 in the latest National Collegiate Golf Rankings and currently holds a school-record scoring average of 287.66, nearly three strokes better than a year ago. Advertisement While the Wildcats did not qualify as a team last year, Bernat, a senior from Castellon, Spain, made it as an individual and placed third in the Bryan (Texas) Regional, advancing to the NCAA Championship. Arne Green is based in Salina and covers Kansas State University sports for the Gannett network. He can be reached at agreen@ or on X (formerly Twitter) at @arnegreen. This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas State women's golf claims NCAA Lexington Regional bid
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
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Kansas State women's golfer Sophie Bert claims medalist honors in Big 12 Championship
Kansas State women's golfer Sophie Bert shot a final round of 5-under-par 66 to climb the leaderboard and claim the Wildcats' first-ever individual conference title Thursday in the Big 12 Championship at Houston Oaks Golf Club in Hockley, Texas. Bert, a senior from Deurle, Belgium who transferred to K-State from East Tennessee State, moved up 13 spots on the leaderboard to win the championship with a 54-hole total of 2-under-par 211. She was the only player to break par for the tournament. Advertisement K-State senior Carla Bernot also made a charge, moving up eight spots with a 1-under 70 to tie Arizona State's Beth Coulter and Arizona's Nena Wongthanavimok for second at even-par 213. Junior Noa van Beek also broke par Thursday with a 1-under 70 and finished in a tie for 40th place. K-State was the only team to break par during Thursday's final round, shooting a combined 5-under 279. More: Kansas State football transfer portal tracker: Who is in, out for the Wildcats in spring Related: Kansas State football assistant Brian Lepak embraces new challege with offensive line Kansas State golfer Sophie Bert follows through on a shot during the women's Big 12 Championship this week at Houston Oaks Golf Club in Huckley, Texas. Bert shot was individual medalist with a 54-hole total of 2-under-par 211. K-State moved up six spots from 11th place in the final round to finish fifth as a team with a 25-over 877 total. The Wildcats, who were third last year, recorded back-to-back top five finishes for the first time in school history. Advertisement 'What a comeback from the ladies today,' K-State coach Stew Burke said. 'Yesterday was the low point of our season, and we were looking for a reaction from them today. They certainly delivered by shooting the only team round under par all week. We are very proud of Sophie for winning the individual championship and Carla for her runner-up finish. 'As a group, I am extremely proud of them and how they kept great poise in difficult conditions. They deserve their NCAA Regional opportunity, and we look forward to Wednesday as we find out where we will be headed for the postseason.' Arizona needed a playoff to win the team championship after tying Oklahoma State and Arizona State for first at the end of 54 holes. K-State now waits for the NCAA Division I selection show next Wednesday to learn whether they qualify for their sixth-ever NCAA Regional berth and their first since 2017. Advertisement Arne Green is based in Salina and covers Kansas State University sports for the Gannett network. He can be reached at agreen@ or on X (formerly Twitter) at @arnegreen. This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Big 12 women's golf championship: Kansas State's Sophie Bert medalist
