SALT LAKE CITY — An appeals court will consider the constitutionality of a struck-down Kansas statute that had required people to provide documents proving U.S. citizenship before they could register to vote. A three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments Monday in Salt Lake City in a case with national implications for voting rights. At issue is a legal challenge to a voter registration statute requiring people to provide documentary proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate, passport or naturalization papers. Kansas is appealing a ruling last year that found its law violated the…
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MANHATTAN — Tuttle Creek Lake officials are advising stakeholders – residents, neighbors and area officials to be aware of the reason and need for retaining more water than usual for this time of year in the reservoir. According to a release from the Army Corps of Engineers, the lake has risen 14 feet since March 9 and continues to rise. Inflow peaked Friday at approximately 48,000 cubic feet per second and inflow is forecast to start slowly declining. Outflow from the dam was also reduced due to downstream flood conditions and is expected to remain at minimum until downstream conditions…
The K-State Center for Engagement and Community Development and the Mariana Kistler Beach Museum will be holding their “Art of Democracy” Symposium all day Thursday. This event is part of the Center for Engagement and Community Development’s annual engagement symposiums. The event is held every year on campus to highlight work being done at the university that deals with significant issues facing communities throughout the country. Director David Procter says this year they wanted an event that shows off how people celebrate democracy. “We noticed there are credible challenges to democracy it seems these days,” said Procter, “We thought it…
K-State’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion officer will present the latest about the university’s diversity advancement and engagement initiatives in an address Monday, March 18. Dr. Bryan Samuel will give the 2019 State of Diversity Address at the K-State Alumni Center from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Part of Samuel’s remarks will focus on the role of diversity and inclusion in the K-State 2025 Visionary Plan. The address will also be streamed online. You can find a link under the Diversity and Inclusion section of the KSU website. Those who require accommodation to view or hear a video live stream or archive…
MANHATTAN — When retired long-time Bergman Elementary music teacher John Richard was diagnosed with his third bout of multiple Myeloma, Northview Elementary music teacher Laurie Davis says she came up with the idea of doing a benefit concert to help defer medical expenses. It’s scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, March 24th at Peace Memorial Auditorium. Davis found out about his struggle with the cancer when he was substituting for a teacher out on maternity leave. The night will feature a silent auction in addition to performances by the Little Apple Barbershop Chorus as well as multiple school choirs and others. Davis…
Friday’s In Focus guests included K-State Research & Extension Horticulture Agent Gregg Eyestone with some gardening tips and a preview of a youth lawn mowing clinic. We also heard from Riley County Seniors Service Center Director Jami Ramsey with an update of upcoming events. The final two segments featured Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art Curator Aileen Wang and Director of the Center for Engagement and Community Development at K-State David Procter previewing the Art of Democracy symposium happening at K-State on March 21.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Two Republican-controlled committees of the Kansas Legislature have stripped Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s proposed state spending for Medicaid expansion out of budget legislation. The Senate Ways and Means Committee voted 7-6 on Thursday to remove $14 million from a proposed budget for the state health department for the fiscal year beginning in July. The money represented Kelly’s initial estimate for the state tax dollars needed to draw down federal funds for the first six months after expanded Medicaid coverage started in January. Medicaid expansion has bipartisan support, but GOP leaders strongly oppose it. They argue that…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A tax relief bill pushed by Republican leaders has cleared the GOP-controlled Legislature. The measure went to Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly after the Senate’s 24-16 vote Thursday evening. The House approved it last week. The bill is designed to prevent businesses and individuals from paying more in state income taxes because changes in federal tax laws at the end of 2017. It also contains a small cut in the state’s sales tax on groceries. Republicans said the bill is a matter of fairness and prevents an unlegislated tax increase. But Democratic senators excoriated the bill as…
The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation will be holding the Community Foundation Awards, or CFA’s, during the annual meeting on Monday. GMCF President and CEO Vern Hendricks says this year will be special because they will also be celebrating their 20th anniversary. One of the big guests they are expecting is Steve Coen from the Kansas Health Foundation. Other guests for the event include former executive directors, members of the Kansas Association of Community Foundations, and affiliation representatives. “The whole intention of this event is to bring community philanthropists and leaders with nonprofits who are doing great work that don’t usually…
After more than a day of high winds throughout Manhattan and its surrounding communities, a focal point at Aggieville’s Triangle Park was blown over. The Mayor’s Christmas Tree was blown down after noon Thursday. The National Weather Service declared a high wind watch yesterday which has continued as a wind advisory through 7 p.m. Thursday. Meteorologists say that sustained wind speeds of 25 to 30 miles per hour with the possibility of gusts up to 50 miles per hour. City officials advise residents and motorists to be extra alert while traveling today. The tree will be disposed of and the…