Six people were injured Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 24 Highway east of Wamego, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred just before 4 p.m. July 4 at the intersection of U.S. 24 and Airport Road, about 1mile east of Wamego. Troopers said a Honda Civic driven by 22-year-old Fernanda Koskinen of St. Marys was traveling westbound on U.S. 24 and attempting to turn south onto Airport Road when it failed to yield and was struck by an eastbound Ford van driven by 36-year-old Galvin P. Carroll of St. Marys. Koskinen and three passengers were…
Author: KMAN Staff
An 85-year-old Wamego man was killed in a head-on crash Saturday morning on U.S. 24 Highway in Shawnee County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred just before 8 a.m. July 4 near mile marker 362, at Countryside Road. Troopers said a Ford F-150, driven by Zachary Obrock, was traveling westbound on U.S. 24 when, for an unknown reason, it crossed the center line and collided head-on with an eastbound Honda Civic. The driver of the Honda, Robert Leroy Kidd, 85, of Wamego, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported…
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Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.
In an effort to help farmers and ranchers strengthen their operations, diversify revenue and improve land health, The Nature Conservancy and partners announced Wednesday the Expanding Agroforestry Project. Eligible agricultural producers throughout the 30-state project area — including Kansas — can apply for financial and technical support to adopt agroforestry practices — the intentional integration of trees and shrubs with crops and livestock. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
City commissioners next week will determine whether they plan to establish a property tax that exceeds the revenue-neutral rate. If they do, the commission will set a public hearing related to the matter for 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at City Hall. The revenue-neutral rate is the tax rate for the current tax year that would generate the same property tax revenue as levied in the previous tax year using the current tax year’s total assessed valuation. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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After a brief legal review, the Riley County Commission on Thursday approved BHS Construction’s bid to remodel a county building for information technology and geographic information systems (IT/GIS) offices. Commissioners asked for a review after Schultz Construction of Manhattan — the apparent low bidder — didn’t include a required contractors’ qualification statement. BHS of Manhattan was the only bidder of three to provide the statement. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Rev. Michael Goldade, who was raised in St. Marys, was one of the four Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) priests elevated to bishop in Wednesday’s Episcopal Consecration service in Écône, Switzerland. But by Thursday, he and the other priests were excommunicated by the Vatican, which also warned that people who “formally adhere” to the SSPX priests would also be excommunicated. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
By Toby Hammes Casey Alexander understands exactly what comes with taking over the Kansas State men’s basketball program. All three of the Wildcats’ last full-time head coaches have guided the program to an Elite Eight, and after consecutive disappointing seasons under Jerome Tang, fans are eager to see the program return to relevance. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.