Wednesday’s guests on In Focus were USD 378 Riley County Superintendent Cliff Williams and USD 384 Blue Valley-Randolph Superintendent Brady Burton giving the latest updates from their districts. We also had Green Apple Bikes Program Director Jonathan Rivers about their upcoming programs. And a previously recorded phone interview with Riley County Emergency Management Director Pat Collins and Brian McNulty Army Corps of Engineers about the levels at Tuttle Creek.
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WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas has been promoted from captain to colonel for his service in the Army during World War II. The Wichita Eagle reports both chambers of the U.S. Congress have unanimously passed a bill promoting the 95-year-old Dole. He earned two Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars for valor for his service in the war. Dole was an infantry lieutenant in 1945 when he was wounded by German machine gun fire, which left him with limited use of his right arm. Dole represented Kansas in the U.S. House and Senate for a total…
TOPEKA — People as young as 18 would be allowed to carry concealed weapons under a bill that has won passage in the House. The Wichita Eagle reports that Wednesday’s 83-41 vote sends the bill to the Senate. Opponents argued that it could endanger lives, but backers say it’s about having protection when the unexpected happens. Kansas has what is called constitutional carry, or the right to carry a firearm in any capacity, for residents 21 and older. A concealed carry license, available to those who complete required training, allows the holder to carry in states that have reciprocal agreements…
Officers responded to a report of an injury crash near the intersection of Claflin and Wreath Ave in Manhattan on March 26, 2019, at approximately 8:35 AM. When officers arrived they found a 2005 Nissan Murano driven by Osamah Dahlawi, 38 of Manhattan had collided with a 2011 Toyota Avalon driven by Edith Black, 81 of Manhattan. Black was transported to Via Christi for treatment of her injuries. Dahlawi was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way at stop sign. Anthony Moss, 51 of Manhattan was arrested in the 400 block of S 17th St in Manhattan…
Pottawatomie County Commissioner Travis Altenhofen, Public Works Director Peter Clark and Planning and Zoning Enforcement Officer Stephan Metzger joined KMAN’s In Focus Tuesday for an update on a county roads master plan, the Green Valley Governance plan and more.
OLATHE — U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas says she is committed to expanding health care access and combatting climate change. But during a town hall meeting Sunday in Olathe, Davids stopped short of endorsing “Medicare For All” or a “Green New Deal” pushed by many leading Democrats. The Kansas City Star reports Davids says she is focusing on health care legislation that would get bipartisan support. She says she can’t say yet whether she supports a bill to give all Americans access to government-run health care. She notes she is co-sponsoring legislation to give states incentives to expand Medicaid…
TOPEKA — A bill requiring health care providers to tell women that some medically-induced abortions can be reversed received first-round approval from the Kansas House. The House passed the bill on voice vote Monday after nearly two hours of debate. The Kansas City Star reports the issue involves medical abortions, which involve women to take two pills. The proposed bill would require patients be given notice that an abortion can be stopped if a doctor intervenes before the second medication is taken. Opponents say the “reversal” method is scientifically unproven and controversial in the medical industry. Proponents say the method…
WICHITA — The government’s latest snapshot gave a mostly upbeat assessment of the winter wheat crop in Kansas amid plentiful soil moisture supplies. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Monday that 7 percent of the state’s wheat is in excellent condition, with another 45 percent listed in good shape. It also rated 37 percent of the crop as far, 8 percent as poor and 3 percent as very poor. The agency said just 1 percent of the state had short topsoil moisture supplies.
Dr. Timothy Shaffer, Assistant Director for the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy joined us for a recap of last week’s Art of Democracy Symposium at K-State. We also touched on the Robert Mueller Russian interference probe and what Sunday’s briefing from the report means moving forward. A discussion on Shaffer’s new book was also highlighted. UFM Community Learning Center Education Coordinator Kayla Savage and Manhattan Public Library’s Mary Swabb joined us to preview the fourth edition of Talk20MHK coming up March 28 at the library auditorium.
Officers filed a report for aggravated arson, aggravated burglary, criminal damage to property, possession of marijuana, use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, and burglary in the 700 block of Dondee Dr in Manhattan on March 22, 2019, at approximately 7:10 AM. Officers listed the State of Kansas; Rebecca King, 53; John Bandy, 54; Drake Antower, 31; Yvonne Castro, 42; Winkel Llorens, 28; Corey Watkins, 33; Brittney Rowlands, 30; a 10-year-old male; a 9-year-old male; Kara Ray, 43; an 11-year-old male; Rubin Castillo, 30; and Brandy Edgemon, 25 all of Manhattan as the victims when it was reported a…