When packing foods in a cooler for a picnic or cookout, include plenty of ice or frozen gel packs to keep foods at 40 F or below. Keep drinks in a separate cooler. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Picnics and cookouts require vigilant food safety

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension
Kids Watching Fireworks (Photo: iStock - Renphoto)

Prevent fires from fireworks during Fourth of July

Bible - Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash.

Meditation

Monster House Plan #104-294.

House Plans

Summertime grilling. (Family Features photo.)

Serve up a summertime spread 

Black widow spiders seem to be more active this year, says K-State entomologist Jeff Whitworth. (Photo courtesy of K-State Department of Entomology)

K-State entomologist receiving reports of black widow, brown recluse spiders

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
With people spending more time outdoors in the summer, all family members should be checked for ticks afterward. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Keep your family safe from ticks

Information about Estate planning (Photo: iStock - designer491)

Making an end-of-life plan is not just for the elderly

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension