KANSAS CITY — Fire department crews have evacuated an area near an industrial plant after a tractor-trailer crashed into a liquid oxygen unit in the Fairfax district of Kansas City, Kansas. The Kansas City Star reports that the crash occurred just after 4 p.m. Wednesday. Fire crews immediately started evacuation efforts after liquid oxygen began to leak out of containers. Police say the truck driver had a medical episode which led to the crash. The driver is hospitalized and in stable condition. The fire department said shortly before 5:15 p.m. the oxygen leak was shut off.
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On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Riley County Schools – USD 378 Supt. Cliff Williams/USD 384 Blue Valley-Randolph Supt. Brady Burton. 1127 Riley Co Schools 1 1127 Riley Co Schools 2 We also spoke with T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter Director Deb Watkins and Volunteer Coordinator Hanna Shoemaker. As well as Ben Jedlicka with Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks & Tourism
Manhattan is one of the most inclusive cities to LGBTQ folks in Kansas, according to the Human Rights Campaign. The HRC annually publishes a municipal equality index (MEI) that rates more than 500 cities on a variety of criteria ranging from non-discrimination protections, policies and services. Manhattan scored 83 out of 100 points, trailing only Overland Park which scored 86 points. “We work hard to make Manhattan a welcoming community that is fair to all residents and visitors,” Manhattan City Commissioner Linda Morse said in a release. “We continue to advocate for equality in our policies and in our actions.…
Officers filed a report for criminal use of a financial card on Novemeber 26, 2019 at approximately 10:30 AM. Officers listed a 56-year-old female as the victim when she reported a known female used her financial card without her permission. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $516.00. 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 motor vehicle theft in the 1100…
Two plaintiffs in Title IX lawsuits against Kansas State University dismissed their federal suits Tuesday. The dismissal was filed by the plaintiffs Tuesday and the case was dismissed with prejudice. The courts had previously denied a motion to dismiss by the K-State legal team in March. The two students alleged K-State administrative officials violated Title IX by failing to take reasonable action to investigate two rapes reported at off-campus fraternity houses. Jared Gihring was sentenced to nearly 13 years in 2017 for one of those crimes. Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination by educational institutions receiving federal dollars. Fund recipients can…
For the first time in about 19 years, Pottawatomie County has a sheriff not named Greg Riat. Undersheriff Shane Jager was selected by Republican Party precinct leaders last night to be the new sheriff in a 19-7 vote over Wamego Police Chief Mike Baker. “It’s a great honor and pleasure,” Jager said. “We have a great community, a great county. We have a lot of great people in Pottawatomie County and it’s a great honor to be a representation of that.” The decision came about three weeks after Riat was selected to be county commissioner Travis Altenhofen’s successor. While he…
Manhattan City Commissioners are keen to keep 12th Street between Bluemont and Moro two-way as discussions surrounding potential Aggieville redevelopment continue. The Commission Tuesday voiced majority support for the proposal amid a discussion on plans for multiple projects around the district that could include streetscape and water infrastructure renovations, district-wide public WiFi and a new parking garage next to Rally House. Past estimates for all proposed projects came in at a total price tag that ranged from $23 to $30 million — $9.5 to $12.5 million alone to pay for construction of the garage. The Aggieville TIF district is expected…
LENEXA, Kan. — A Lenexa church is suing the city for denying its request to use its building as a temporary homeless shelter. KCUR reports that the Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church alleges the denial infringes on its exercise of religion. Its lawsuit contends charity and service are integral to its mission, and cites biblical passages that decree providing for the needy. Lenexa City Manager Beccy Yocham denied the request, saying it did not conform with the zoning code. The church occupies a former elementary school building adjoining commercial properties, but its building is zoned residential single family. The church…
On Tuesday’s Edition of In Focus we spoke with Pottawatomie County Commissioner Pat Weixelman, Public Works Director Peter Clark and Assistant Planner Stephan Metzger.
WICHITA, Kan. — Three people have been charged in a teen’s shooting death that Wichita police say stemmed from an ongoing gang feud. The Wichita Eagle reports that 18-year-old Eduardo Gallardo and 20-year-old Jesus Alvarez-Medina were charged Friday with first-degree murder, criminal discharge of a firearm and aggravated assault in the Aug. 4 death of 17-year-old Ramiro Valdez. The third suspect was charged with murder in juvenile court. Police say Valdez and two other teenagers were in a pickup when someone in another truck fired several bullets, hitting the driver. The other two teens in Valdez’s truck weren’t injured. Gallardo…