KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Concerns are high that flooding in the central U.S. will get even worse because of the most recent torrential downpours. Strong storms that spawned dangerous tornadoes in Kansas and northwestern Missouri also brought heavy rain. Flash floods were reported in several places, closing roads and forcing water rescues. Officials say three people in Douglas County, west of Kansas City, Kansas, were seriously injured by a strong tornado that struck near the college town of Lawrence. The tornado touched down Tuesday night in a neighborhood south of Lawrence, which is home to the University of Kansas. More…
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Riley County Emergency Management Director Pat Collins called in to KMAN Wednesday morning to give an update on conditions out at the lake.
Wednesday’s guest was Assistant Director of the KSU Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy Timothy Shaffer.
Tuesday’s guests on In Focus were Manhattan City Mayor Mike Dodson and City Manager Ron Fehr.
FORT RILEY – A Memorial Day ceremony honored fallen soldiers Monday at the Fort Riley post cemetery. The event was standing room only while Senator Pat Roberts addressed the crowd, sharing a family story of his father who served in the Marines. Roberts took time to address the sacrifices made by service men and women. Chaplain Colonel Shmuel Felzenberg prayed to close the ceremony. The ceremony included a wreath laying, 21 gun salute and the Taps band who played “God Bless America.”
An 8-year member of the USD383 Board of Education has filed for re-election. Darell Edie has served two terms on the board and filed last Friday, joining current board President Curt Herrman in seeking to return for four more years. Edie says the recent bond issue definitely had an influence on his decision. He also says that while the district is committed to the social-emotional aspects of education, they need to step up its efforts for students and their families. Edie says increasing the number of counselors would help, and they may have the budget to do some of that…
TOPEKA — Kansas has agreed to pay $1.03 million to a man who spent nearly 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of the 1999 kidnapping, rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl. Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced in a news release Thursday Kansas resolved the second lawsuit under the mistaken conviction statute enacted last year. Floyd Scott Bledsoe filed his state compensation claim in July 2018. A separate federal lawsuit filed by him in May 2016 remains pending. Shawnee County District Judge Richard Anderson approved the settlement Wednesday and granted a certificate of innocence. Bledsoe also is entitled…
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Revenue is trying to refill dozens of jobs that were eliminated beginning in 2018 after the state awarded two no-bid contracts to outsource information technology work. The department is working to rebuild its workforce after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s administration canceled the contracts worth more than $110 million with CGI Technologies. The Wichita Eagle reports Revenue Secretary Mark Burghart says the agency is wants to refill about 56 jobs. He says the department is encouraging some of the laid-off employees to return because they are experienced in handling tax processing. Kelly’s administration said it…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City man who was released from prison and awarded $1 million for his wrongful conviction has been indicted on weapons and drug charges. Federal prosecutors say Richard Jones is charged in a five-count indictment returned Wednesday by a grand jury. He is charged with possessing cocaine and methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of weapons. The Kansas City Star reports Jones’ original conviction became known as the “doppleganger” case after he was wrongfully convicted of a robbery that he said was committed by someone who looks like him. Eyewitnesses said Jones committed the…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 1200 block of S Manhattan Ave in Manhattan on May 23, 2019 at approximately 10:10 AM. Officers listed Jordan Mace, 20, of St. George as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect scammed him out of money. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,200.00. 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. Chanel Toliver, 31, of Manhattan,…