WICHITA — A 34-year-old woman who stole charitable donations meant for an 11-year-old burn victim has been sentenced to a year of probation. KAKE-TV reports Cinthia Davis, of Wellington, was sentenced Tuesday and ordered restitution to the victim’s family. Davis was found guilty of felony theft in January. Prosecutors allege Davis and her husband set up a GoFundMe account to raise money for a Haysville girl who was burned in September 2015. More than $8,000 was raised in less than a month. A Haysville police investigator testified during Davis’ trial that all the funds were withdrawn and spent within 60…
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WICHITA — Wichita State University has announced the death of its president after an illness. The university said in a news release that 70-year-old John William Bardo died Tuesday at Wesley Medical Center. He was admitted to the hospital in late November suffering from a chronic lung condition. Bardo spent several weeks in rehabilitation and at home before returning to the hospital last weekend. Bardo became Wichita State’s president in July 2012. He began his career at Wichita State as an assistant professor of sociology. After leaving Wichita State, he held leadership appointments at various universities. Those included Western Carolina…
TOPEKA — If Kansas’ highest court is going to force state lawmakers to boost public education funding again, some conservative Republicans want something in return. Their list includes a say in how new dollars are spent and a voucher program to allow bullied kids to switch to private schools. A state House committee expects to have hearings this week on an education bill drafted by its conservative chairwoman and introduced Tuesday. It’s an alternative to Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s proposal for an increase of roughly $90 million in the state’s more than $4 billion a year in education funding. The…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 300 block of Highland Ridge Dr in Manhattan on March 12, 2019, at approximately 8:40 AM. Officers listed Benjamin Meyer, 35 of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took his 2015 Dodge Ram 2500. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $30,000.00. 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…
MANHATTAN — Kansas Corn leaders are praising an EPA proposal to allow year-round sales of E15. In a statement Tuesday, Kansas Corn Growers Association President Steve Rome called it good news for corn growers and the association’s ethanol friends. The proposed rule would remove what Rome calls outdated limitations on E15 fuel before the summer driving season begins. Previously E-15 was restricted under air pollution requirements between June 1 and Sept. 15 as science shows burning ethanol in warmer temperatures leads to heightened ground-level ozone pollution and smog. The rule is seen as a benefit to the Kansas Corn Commission’s…
TOPEKA — Supporters of expanding Medicaid in Kansas have tried to reassure wary Republican lawmakers with a “poison pill” that would end an expansion if the federal government backed off promises to cover most of the cost. But new Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s proposal this year dilutes the provision so that the state could continue expanded Medicaid health coverage with fewer federal dollars. It’s a key difference from a bipartisan expansion plan approved by legislators in 2017 and vetoed by then-conservative GOP Gov. Sam Brownback. Kelly has said her proposal is based on the 2017 legislation. Documents obtained by The…
WICHITA — The government has given the Kansas winter wheat crop a mostly upbeat report card amid plentiful soil moisture supplies. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Monday that 8 percent of the state’s wheat crop is in excellent condition and 32 percent is rated as good. It said 40 percent of the crop is in fair shape, while 9 percent is in poor to very poor condition. The agency also reported that 99 percent of the state had adequate to surplus topsoil and subsoil moisture.
Officers filed a report for aggravated domestic battery, possession of marijuana, use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia, and possession of para w/ intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance in Manhattan on March 11, 2019, at approximately 9:30 PM. Officers listed a 23-year-old male as the victim when it was reported a known female suspect injured him. Alexis Ibrahim, 23 of Manhattan was arrested in connection at approximately 10:40 PM. Ibrahim was arrested on the offenses of aggravated domestic battery, possession of marijuana, use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia, possession of para w/ intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance, and on a Manhattan…
Tuesday’s program featured our monthly chat with Riley County Commissioners. New commissioner John Ford joined us to discuss his first two months on the job and some upcoming items he’s looking forward to working on. We also chatted with Riley County Emergency Management Director Pat Collins on ways people can stay prepared ahead of potential flooding during this week’s heavy rains.
How do you like Manhattan? You might get a chance to let city officials know as they roll out the 2019 Community Survey. City administration will be randomly sampling about 5,000 households to receive an invitation to participate in the survey — which will ask residents their thoughts about quality of life in the city and how satisfied they are with city services. The survey will be distributed via email, though 1,000 households with no listed email will receive a mailed postcard with the link and residents can also request a paper copy. Surveys will be sent out March 18th,…