A Kansas State University cyber-security center has been recognized by the Department of Homeland Security and the NSA for the third time in the past 9 years, according to K-State Today. The Center for Information and Systems Assurance researches new ways to improve information and computer security systems while engaging students in the field. It was first designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research in 2010. The center was redesignated in 2014 as well as this year. The designation will be in effect through 2024. The center’s director, Eugene Vasserman, says the designation shows that…
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NORTON — A proposal before the Kansas Legislature would allow people without medical training to drive ambulances in rural areas. The bill is in response to a statewide shortage of trained personnel for ambulances in rural areas. One person with medical training such as a nurse or an EMT would still be required to be on board ambulances. Supporters cite places like Norton County, in northwest Kansas. The county’s 5,400 residents has six full-time ambulance workers and nine volunteers to respond to all 911 calls and take patients from one hospital to another. Kansas News Service reports some state and…
KANSAS CITY — Lawmakers will consider a bill that could allow Kansas organ donors to specify whether they want their organs to go to transplant patients in the state. KCUR-FM reports the proposed legislation comes as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is poised to nationalize the system used to distribute livers for transplant. The federal health agency wants to scrap the system that distributes organs within regions after being sued by six transplant patients in California, New York and Massachusetts. The geography-based system benefited states such as Kansas, where donor rates are around 80 percent. But New…
TOPEKA — Members of the Kansas delegation to Congress say former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole should be promoted from captain to colonel in the Army. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports the U.S. Senate last week passed legislation that would promote the 95-year-old Dole, who was badly wounded in World War II. Sen. Pat Roberts and Sen. Jerry Moran and Rep. Roger Marshall are promoting the honor in Congress. Dole said he was humbled that the Kansas delegation is trying to honor him. He says the legislation is an honor he shares with many others who fought in the Army, especially those…
Monday’s guests on In Focus included Chris Blevins from KSU Veterinary Health Center discussing equine respiratory diseases including flu, herpes and equine viral arteritis. In segment three, we were joined by T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter Director Deb Watkins and Volunteer Coordinator Hannah Shoemaker and our special dog friend Nora, who is available for adoption Video of Nora visiting the KMAN studios Monday morning via Facebook Live (below). Ann Smith, Director of the Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency joined us to talking about public transportation service in Manhattan.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 800 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd in Manhattan on March 8, 2019, at approximately 5:00 PM. Officers listed Midwest Ace Hardware of Manhattan as the victim when an unknown suspect took a 2004 Uhaul tow dolly. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,500.00. 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. Officers filed a report for criminal damage…
A bill changing state sales and income tax policy that would reduce state revenue by more than $100 million dollars was approved by the Kansas House Friday, but faces a likely veto from Gov. Laura Kelly. If SB22 made it into the law books, Kansas wouldn’t collect foreign income repatriated into the U.S. or Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income [GILTI] per federal tax policy, sales tax on food would decrease from 6.5 to 5.5 percent, individuals and households could itemize claimed deductions between $7,000 and $24,000, and Kansas would begin collecting sales tax from out-of-state internet retailers doing business in the…
A few roads will be closed around town starting Tuesday, March 12 for repairs, according to City of Manhattan Public Works. One eastbound lane of McCall Road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a utility project. And at the beginning of the project, a westbound lane will be closed during those hours as well. That’s expected to take 3 to 4 weeks. Harry Road will be closed at Claflin for sewer repairs, and one westbound lane of Claflin will be closed until the project is complete. Local access is available through Todd Road. That project is…
Update 3:45 p.m. Friday, 3/8 According to a release from Pottawatomie County Sheriff Greg Riat, Cody Lamia-Beck’s bond was set at $1 million. Original Story: The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 23 year old suspect in connection with the death of 19-year-old Jacob Bouck, according to a Thursday release. Cody Lamia-Beck of Wamego was arrested Wednesday under suspicion of 2nd degree murder by Pott County detectives following an investigation aided by the KBI and surrounding agencies. Bouck, also of Wamego, was found dead on the Kansas River about a mile west of Wamego on Christmas Eve in 2018.…
Officers filed a report for rape in Manhattan on March 7, 2019, at approximately 5:00 PM. Officers listed a 10-year-old female as the victim and a 29-year-old male known to her as the suspect. Due to the nature of the crime reported, no further information will be released. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 700 block of Crestwood Dr in Manhattan on March 7, 2019, at approximately 5:15 PM. Officers listed Darcy Reinbold-Olson, 50 of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect damaged the tires on her SUV. The estimated total…