WICHITA — A new government report gives the Kansas winter wheat crop a mostly upbeat assessment. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Monday that 57% of the wheat in Kansas was in good to excellent condition. About 32% was rated as fair, while 11% was judged to be in poor to very poor shape. The agency also reported that 44% of the wheat crop has now jointed. That is ahead of a year ago, but behind the five-year average of 61%. Kansas farmers also made progress on seeding their corn crop with about 17% now planted. That is more than…
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TOPEKA — Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is asking the state Supreme Court to decide whether Gov. Laura Kelly can nominate a new judge to the state Court of Appeals. Schmidt filed a petition Monday with the Supreme Court for a ruling on whether Kelly nominates the new judge or whether the nomination must be made by Supreme Court Chief Justice Lawton Nuss. Kelly is moving ahead with plans to nominate a new Kansas Court of Appeals judge despite the dispute over whether she has the authority to do it. The governor said Monday that the vacancy on the state’s…
TOPEKA — Authorities are searching a wooded area west of Topeka where skeletal remains were found. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Shawnee County sheriff’s Lt. Harry Louderback says deputies responded Monday after receiving a report that the remains had been found near a Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism office. The remains were removed with the assistance of the Shawnee County Coroner’s Office. Louderback said that because of heavy vegetation, the search was postponed until daybreak on Tuesday. No other details were announced about the nature of the remains.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 900 block of Moro in Manhattan on April 22, 2019, at approximately 12:30 PM. Officers listed Dakota Allen, 23 of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took his 2006 Suzuki motorcycle. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,500.00. 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 $1,000.00. Curtis Fry, 57 of Udall, KS…
SALINA (AP) — City leaders in Salina are exploring the possibility of a ban on plastic shopping bags. The Salina Journal reports that city staff was briefing commissioners Monday on other communities with bans and what it would take to gather public input on such a policy. Salina City Commissioner Joe Hay proposed the ban. He told KAKE-TV earlier this year that the city should be a leader in the state. He says the bags fly like kites and blanket fences and trees after a wind storm. California and Hawaii already ban disposable plastic bags. So do many cities including…
TOPEKA (AP) — Officials say a Kansas zookeeper who was attacked by a Sumatran tiger is out of intensive care. Topeka city spokeswoman Mally Hadfield says the woman is stable and was moved Sunday to a different unit of the hospital. The woman’s name hasn’t been released, and Hadfield says her family is requesting privacy. The 7-year-old male tiger, named Sanjiv, attacked the woman Saturday morning in his outdoor habitat as several visitors watched. The tiger was lured away so the injured zookeeper could receive emergency aid. Zoo director Brendan Wiley has said the zoo is investigating and will determine…
MANHATTAN — Warmer weather means a boom of activity, both outdoors and around town. There are several new businesses in the Manhattan area that the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized during KMAN’s In Focus. Chamber President and CEO Jason Smith says many businesses around town are undergoing renovations, expansions or transitions in ownership. Smith also praised Pawnee Mental Health Services for its groundbreaking on the crisis stabilization center. The groundbreaking was his first event of that sort since coming on with the Chamber in late March. Smith also got to work his first ribbon cutting April 12 when…
Officers filed a report for forgery and theft in the 100 block of Erpelding in Leonardville on April 19, 2019, at approximately 1:00 PM. Officers listed Riley State Bank of Leonardville, Landmark National Bank and Briggs Auto both of Manhattan as the victims when it was reported a known male suspect used checks to obtain cash. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $12,281.00. Officers filed a report for criminal trespass and criminal damage to property in the 10000 block of Blue River Hills Rd in Manhattan on April 19, 2019, at approximately 6:00 PM. Officers listed…
Monday’s guests included Dr. Timothy Shaffer, Assistant Professor in the Department for Communications Studies at Kansas State University and Assistant Director of the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy. We were also joined by Sunflower CASA Executive Director Stacy Tidwell and Kappa Alpha Theta member Linda Maska talking about a partnership for an event coming up April 27. We also talked about Grow Green Match Day and upcoming CASA training events this summer.
MANHATTAN — A day of giving is taking place Monday as the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation holds its seventh annual Grow Green Match Day fundraiser The donations made through the foundation to 57 participating nonprofit endowed funds will receive a 50% match that can be used for their most crucial needs.The fundraiser runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Colony Square Office Complex Atrium located at 555 Poyntz Avenue. Donations can also be made online all day through midnight. Participants can go to the foundation’s website: growgreenmanhattan.com. The homepage will become the giving form where participants can indicate…