TOPEKA — An annual labor survey shows that anesthesiologists are the highest-paid workers in the state. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the Kansas Department of Labor says that Kansas anesthesiologists earned an average wage of $140.42 per hour in 2018. The national average is $128.38 per hour. The report released Thursday found that eight of the 10 highest paid occupations were in the health field. Meanwhile, nine of the 10 lowest compensated occupations were in food preparation and serving-related jobs. The report also found that the average hourly wage in Kansas increased by 34 cents to $21.77 per hour.
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WINONA — A Kansas commission has decided not to charge a $50 fee to visit a soon-to-open state park that includes a fragile landscape made up of chalky formations of spires and buttes. The Wichita Eagle reports that scheduled tours of the 330-acre Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park in western Kansas will be free. State Parks Director Linda Lanterman said at this month’s meeting of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission that the “goal is to make it affordable for all.” Backlash from the public and The Nature Conservancy drove the decision to drop the so-called backcountry…
Officers filed a report for theft of a motor vehicle in the 700 block of 3rd Pl. in Manhattan on August 23, 2019, at approximately 10:45 AM. Officers listed a 42-year-old male as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect took his white extended cab Chevy truck. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $13,000.00. 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…
49ers 27 Chiefs 17 Patrick Mahomes played two drives for the Chiefs and threw for a touchdown to Damien Williams. Mahomes went 8/10 with 126 yards and the lone touchdown pass to Williams, his other drive resulted in a Harrison Butker field goal. Former K-State WR Byron Pringle got his chance in Week 3 of the Preseason again. Last year he busted onto the scene, but then had an injury end his season and was never able to play in a regular season game. Last night he caught one pass for five yards on two targets. He did get one…
K-State let Scottie Hazelton speak for the first time this fall, along with some of his defensive players. The third linebacker seems to be determined, a more agressive approach likening to the 90s and 00s and more PCGD Big 12 Reporters. 0:00 – Daniel Green is making progress 13:18 – John needs help 22:34 – Todd Lisenbee and Lark Smith 33:10 – Mason’s KU Preview 38:26 – Scottie Hazelton is going back in time 53:01 – Ask Us Anything
On Friday’s edition of In Focus, we spoke with RCPD Director Dennis Buttler and Tyler Siefkes Manager of Communications, about the communication towers being replaced in Riley County.
WASHINGTON — Billionaire conservative donor Charles Koch is remembering his brother David Koch for “his giant personality and passion for life” and says he will be “greatly missed, but never forgotten.” Charles Koch and David Koch together were major donors to conservative causes and educational groups. The brothers founded the anti-tax, small government group Americans for Prosperity. David Koch died Friday at age 79. Charles Koch says his brother was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer 27 years ago but liked to say that “brilliant doctors, state-of-the-art medications and his own stubbornness kept the cancer at bay.” Charles Koch says his…
KANSAS CITY — A federal judge in Kansas has ruled that a law making it a crime to “encourage” or “induce” immigrants to enter the country illegally is unconstitutional. KCUR-FM reports that U.S. District Judge Carlos Murguia issued his ruling from the bench Wednesday before throwing out the convictions of Jose Felipe Hernandez-Calvillo and Mauro Papalotzi. They worked for a Lawrence drywall company while in the country illegally. After they were convicted, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco found that the law violated the First Amendment. Kansas isn’t governed by that court, but Murguia found the…
TOPEKA — The Kansas state prisons chief has abolished a list of 7,000 banned books and adopted a policy that allows for the review and appeal of confiscated publications. Jeff Zmuda became the Department of Corrections acting secretary last month. Under Zmuda’s policy adopted July 30, mailroom employees flag questionable publications for a manager’s review. Inmates can appeal if a manager confiscates their publications. Corrections spokesman Randy Bowman says of 13 appeals so far, six decisions to censor materials have been upheld and seven reversed. The Human Rights Defense Center revealed the mass censorship in May. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports…
WICHITA — A law enforcement officer says former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach asked him to investigate possible double voting and non-citizen voting. His role came to light on Thursday after current Secretary of State Scott Schwab issued a news release saying he had asked the FBI to find out what happened to 1,000 rounds of missing ammunition purchased during Kobach’s tenure. The FBI says it investigated and referred the matter to federal prosecutors. The U.S. attorney’s office says it declined to prosecute. Craig McCullah says he was working in the secretary of state’s office as communications director when…