WESTMORELAND — The Pottawatomie County Commissioners took a tour of four different county buildings during Monday’s meeting. The buildings toured included the Noxious Weed Department, the Justice Center building basement, the Administration Building, and the Pottawatomie County Health Department. The tours took up most of the morning and the purpose was to explore some of the different capitol improvement projects that are on this years budget list. During Monday’s meeting commissioners discussed a few of the different obstacles ahead with each building but tabled that information to be discussed at a future meeting, to provide more time for clarification. “I…
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Tuesday’s guests on In Focus were 67th District House Rep. Tom Phillips, US Army Corps of Engineers’ Brian McNulty, and Riley County Emergency Manager Pat Collins. in focus
STERLING — Authorities have found two bodies in a Kansas home after a standoff that followed the shooting of a sheriff and undersheriff. KSNW-TV reports that a KBI official said at the scene early Tuesday that two men’s bodies were found at the home after a standoff. Authorities haven’t released their identities, but the bureau says there is no risk to the community. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said in a news release that the Rice County undersheriff was shot and critically wounded around 5 p.m. Monday after attempting to stop a car north of the small town of Sterling,…
PAOLA — The National Weather Service says a tornado near the eastern Kansas town of Paola was a small one, but it was still enough to cause damage. The Kansas City Star reports that the twister with winds estimated at 80 mph to 85 mph was reported at 4:10 a.m. Monday just south of Paola. Jason Leighton of the National Weather Service says it was an EF-0, 15 yards wide, and lasted three minutes. The tornado damaged the roof of Trinity Lutheran Church and toppled headstones in a nearby cemetery. It also bent a flag pole. No injuries were reported.…
Officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 300 block of Ninth St in Ogden on April 29, 2019, at approximately 2:45 PM. Officers listed David Wood, 56 of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took three air conditioning units and copper. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,500.00. 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…
Monday’s guests included USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Schools staff member Jason Kazar sharing his thoughts on a proposed transgender student policy being proposed and why it’s not something in the district’s best interest. Nick McNamara spoke with Keleigh Schettler in segment two about a petition she’s circulating to end the practice of having dogs carried in the back of pickup trucks. Crisis Center, Inc. Executive Director Judy Davis joined us in segment three with highlights of Grow Green Match Day and the services offered by the Crisis Center. Mercy Foundation Senior Foundation Development Director Tina Rockhold joined us in segment four…
PITTSBURG — Pittsburg State University students are experimenting with developing a sustainable food production system that can grow plants without soil while also raising fish. The Joplin Globe reports that the group is working with the university’s biology department and Enactus, a nonprofit that encourages entrepreneurship. Hydroponics is growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions in water. The students say they’re growing arugula, red kale, romaine, collard greens and butter lettuce in a garden built from PVC pipes. The rooftop greenhouse plants are covered with mosquito netting to diffuse sunlight. Enactus donated a hydroponic prototype to the project. The prototype was…
TOPEKA — Kansas lawmakers have tightened the financial requirements for a license to operate nursing homes. The move comes after state regulators were forced to take over 22 struggling nursing homes last year. Officials with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services told The Kansas City Star they had no choice to step in because nursing home managers had fallen behind on bills for basics like food and utilities, putting the health and safety of residents at risk. The Legislature passed a bill requested by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s administration. It requires much more financial information from people applying…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 800 block of Commons PL in Manhattan on April 27, 2019, at approximately 9:00 PM. Officers listed Andrew Kohls, 31 of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took his iPhone 7 plus. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000.00. 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 report for theft…
WAMEGO — This year’s 32nd annual Wamego Tulip festival marked the third year helping organize for Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Daryn Soldan. He’s been attending since he was a child. Soldan says a lot of work goes into an event like this, all the way up until they close the place down. Tulip Festival Volunteer Sarah Pacheco, who was at the information booth during the event, says a lot of hours go into helping vendors set up the Friday before. Although the work is hard, Pacheco said it’s worth it to see all the happy, familiar faces.…