Recently unemployed due to business shut-downs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Manhattan man as well as a local renters’ advocacy group are calling for a statewide rent and mortgage holiday. Area property managers, though, say such a large loss of revenue would have financial consequences that would not just harm their businesses, but their tenants as well. Christopher Howard, who often goes by Howey, was the manager at the Radina’s Coffeehouse and Roastery in the College of Business building at Kansas State University before being furloughed after students were advised not to return following spring break and the…
Author: KMAN Staff
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Changes in legal operations Pottawatomie County Attorney Sherri Schuck discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed legal operations during the Pottawatomie County Commission meeting yesterday. One change that has occured is a decrease in the number of cases the County Attorney’s Office is filing. According to Schuck, these measures are meant to minimize contact between those involved in the legal system. She says cases involving an endangered child in police protective custody are an exception and are given an emergency hearing. Any other cases involving children who are potentially in danger are handled on a case-by-case basis. Case victims wanting to know about…
Manhattan Regional Airport is receiving over $2 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, according to U.S. Senator Jerry Moran. The grants are part of a $53 million relief package being given to Kansas airports as part of Phase lll of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “We’re grateful for the support of getting much needed relief to airports as we struggle with declining enplanements and revenues,” Jesse Romo, the Manhattan Regional Airport Director, said. According to Romo, it is yet to be determined how the funds will be used. Manhattan Regional Airport is receiving the…
Riley County Commissioner Ron Wells joined us for all four segments Tuesday.
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 7500 block of Falcon Road in Riley on April 13, 2020 at approximately 10:10 AM. Officers listed Schurle Signs as the victim when…
The Riley County Health Department’s alternate care site is planning to open as soon as next week. Director Julie Gibbs updated the Riley County commission on Monday with the latest information, eyeing a Monday, April 20 move in date to a potential location. Right now, they are working on the logistics and agreements of the center. On Friday, the National Guard assessed the area and approved their requirements for a temporary fence and backup power. They are still waiting for the second half of the assessment from the Army Corps of Engineers. Gibbs says they have permission to enter the…