KANSAS CITY — A nationwide shortage of truckers has some industry officials and national lawmakers supporting a plan to allow 18-year-olds to become long-haul drivers. But some industry officials, like Jeffrey Steinberg, director of the APEX CDL Institute in Kansas City, Kansas, thinks that’s a bad idea, even though the institute trains truckers and would likely see an increase in enrollment. The Kansas City Star reports bills are before both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate that would allow under-21 holders of commercial drivers’ licenses to take cargo across state lines. The Senate bill was co-sponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran…
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WICHITA — Authorities say a Kansas sheriff’s deputy and a suspect were killed during a fight that broke out as the suspect was being arrested. The Wichita Eagle reports that Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter says Deputy Robert Kunze was shot Sunday about 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of downtown Wichita after responding to a call about a suspicious person. Easter says Kunze patted down the suspect’s waistband and found a 40-caliber handgun. Kunze was handcuffing the suspect when the fight began. Easter says Kunze’s service weapon was discharged, but investigators don’t know if the suspect’s handgun was fired. Another…
ATCHINSON — Atchison County authorities say a Missouri teenager has died and another teenager from Texas is in critical condition after a car they were in went into a creek in northeast Kansas during the weekend. Three other teens were able to escape without serious injury. Undersheriff Toby Smith said 16-year-old Zachary Armontrout, of Rushville, Missouri, died Monday at a Kansas City hospital. Sixteen-year-old Regan Moger, of Houston, Texas, remains in critical condition. The Atchison Globe reports the vehicle they were in hit an object on a bridge and went into Independence Creek two miles north of Atchison Sunday afternoon.…
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 2500 block of Farm Bureau Rd. in Manhattan on September 14, 2018 at approximately 5:00 PM. Officers listed Elisabeth Juliana, 57, of Manhattan as the victim when she reported an unknown suspect took eyeglasses and a lamp from her vehicle. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $553.00. Police ask that anyone with information 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…
Captain Jeff Hooper of the Riley County Police Department will be the new chief of police in Hutchinson starting October 22nd. The 27-year veteran of the RCPD was announced last week to be one of the four finalists to replace the retiring RCPD Director Brad Schoen, but is now withdrawing his candidacy. Hooper will replace Hutchinson Chief Dick Heitschmidt. Heitschmidt served as chief for 26 years before retiring today. According to the Hutchinson News, Hutchinson City Manager John Deardoff offered Hooper the position after seeing that he was the only internal officer still in the running in the RCPD Director search.
Manhattan, Kan. – K-State finally got some breathing room on Saturday and weren’t forced to play catch up. K-State led the whole way in the afternoon matchup with the UT San Antonio Roadrunners. UTSA won the toss and elected to kick it to the Wildcats which paved the way for KSU’s inaugural first half touchdown of the 2018 season. Skylar Thompson took the reins for the Wildcats and pushed the ball down the field after getting help from UTSA with two free plays after offsides calls. Thompson connected with Zach Reuter on a 37-yard pass to set Kansas State up…
Friday’s guests were Sunflower CASA Project Executive Director Stacy Tidwell, Lee Elementary School teachers Cindy Norris and Erin McCormick as well as 66th Kansas District Representative Sydney Carlin and Sarah Fisher from the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Multiple notable Republicans crossed party lines to support the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, including a former state senator from Manhattan. Former Kansas Senate Majority Leader Lana Oleen, who represented senate district 22 which includes much of Manhattan, joined 26 other Kansas Republicans to support Senator Laura Kelly’s campaign. Oleen served in the state senate from 1989 to 2004. Also on the list included in a press release from the Kelly campaign were former Lt. Gov. Sheila Frahm, former Lt. Gov Garry Sherrer, and former Senate Presidents Dick Bond and Dave Kerr. Former Republican Governor Bill Graves is also among GOP politicians recently…
A boil water advisory has been issued for St. Marys in Pottawatomie County by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Thursday. A break in the water lines resulted in a loss of pressure in the system, which may result in bacterial contamination due to loss of chlorine residuals. The advisory will remain in effect until the water lines are fixed and water is tested by a KDHE-certified laboratory. Residents should boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation, dispose of any ice cubes and avoid using ice from an automatic ice-maker, and immerse dishes in…
Jorge Figueroa-Franquiz, 30, of Manhattan was arrested while in the 100 block of N 4th St. in Manhattan on September 13, 2018, at approximately 11:00 AM. Figueroa-Franquiz was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Figueroa-Franquiz was issued a total bond of $5,000.00 causing him to remain confined at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 2500 block of Browning Ave. in Manhattan on September 13, 2018, at approximately 9:50 AM. Officers listed Susan B Anthony school as the victim when it was reported three known juvenile…