Officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 300 block of Ninth St in Ogden on April 29, 2019, at approximately 2:45 PM. Officers listed David Wood, 56 of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took three air conditioning units and copper. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,500.00. Police ask that anyone with information please contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to…
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Monday’s guests included USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Schools staff member Jason Kazar sharing his thoughts on a proposed transgender student policy being proposed and why it’s not something in the district’s best interest. Nick McNamara spoke with Keleigh Schettler in segment two about a petition she’s circulating to end the practice of having dogs carried in the back of pickup trucks. Crisis Center, Inc. Executive Director Judy Davis joined us in segment three with highlights of Grow Green Match Day and the services offered by the Crisis Center. Mercy Foundation Senior Foundation Development Director Tina Rockhold joined us in segment four…
PITTSBURG — Pittsburg State University students are experimenting with developing a sustainable food production system that can grow plants without soil while also raising fish. The Joplin Globe reports that the group is working with the university’s biology department and Enactus, a nonprofit that encourages entrepreneurship. Hydroponics is growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions in water. The students say they’re growing arugula, red kale, romaine, collard greens and butter lettuce in a garden built from PVC pipes. The rooftop greenhouse plants are covered with mosquito netting to diffuse sunlight. Enactus donated a hydroponic prototype to the project. The prototype was…
TOPEKA — Kansas lawmakers have tightened the financial requirements for a license to operate nursing homes. The move comes after state regulators were forced to take over 22 struggling nursing homes last year. Officials with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services told The Kansas City Star they had no choice to step in because nursing home managers had fallen behind on bills for basics like food and utilities, putting the health and safety of residents at risk. The Legislature passed a bill requested by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s administration. It requires much more financial information from people applying…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 800 block of Commons PL in Manhattan on April 27, 2019, at approximately 9:00 PM. Officers listed Andrew Kohls, 31 of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took his iPhone 7 plus. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000.00. Police ask that anyone with information please contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00. Officers filed a report for theft…
WAMEGO — This year’s 32nd annual Wamego Tulip festival marked the third year helping organize for Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Daryn Soldan. He’s been attending since he was a child. Soldan says a lot of work goes into an event like this, all the way up until they close the place down. Tulip Festival Volunteer Sarah Pacheco, who was at the information booth during the event, says a lot of hours go into helping vendors set up the Friday before. Although the work is hard, Pacheco said it’s worth it to see all the happy, familiar faces.…
A U.S. Army veteran and Junction City High School graduate is the latest candidate to file to run for Manhattan City Commission. This is 29-year-old Kaleb James’ third time running for the city commission. He first came to the region in his youth as his father was stationed at Fort Riley. After serving in the Army for a little more than eight years, he settled down in Manhattan with his wife and three kids. Now a manager of reports and analysis for Maximus, a government contractor, he says one of his chief goals if elected would be to lower taxes.…
With the help of technological advancements by commercial gaming companies, the military’s virtual reality training programs are getting realer than ever. U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division as well as visitors from the 4th Infantry Division and the U.S. Marines have been testing and assessing a prototype training system for realism and functionality at Fort Riley this week. They’re testing what are called Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainers. The trainers are prototype systems designed to simulate actual military vehicles for use in group training missions in virtual reality up to the battalion level. The set-ups are designed to be…
JUNCTION CITY — Geary County Sheriff Tony Wolf will resign after pleading no contest Friday to a felony charge for gifting a county-owned firearm to a third party and misuse of public funds. Wolf was arrested in October 2018 on those charges and on Friday appeared in Geary County District Court where he withdrew his previous not guilty pleas and entered pleas of no contest. The court then found Wolf guilty on both charges. According to media reports, Wolf acknowledged he will send a letter to the governor announcing his resignation. He has waived his rights for an appeal and…
TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled for the first time that the state constitution protects abortion rights and has blocked a first-in-the-nation ban on a common second trimester procedure. It prevents the state from enforcing a 2015 law that could have reduced second-trimester abortions and allows challenges to other restrictions under the state constitution. The court said language in the Kansas Constitution guaranteeing individual rights protects a woman’s right to obtain an abortion independent of the U.S. Constitution. Kansas courts could strike down restrictions that have been upheld by the federal courts. The decision also stymies the attempt…