MANHATTAN — The Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 Board of Education received a quick update on the planning for the new elementary school. Board Member Karla Hagemeister says the elementary building is the first bond project they will tackle. The group is made of members from the Facilities and Growth Committee, BHS Hutton, and district level staff who will be moving into this new building. Hagemeister says as they move forward with the planning, they expect to bring in more people to get a better idea of the smaller details they need. Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid also shared with the board the…
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Thursday’s guests included National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Partnership Development Director Marty Vanier and NBAF Coordinator for USDA APHIS Dr. Ken Burton. Perry Wiggins – Executive Director of the Governor’s Military Council joined us for a discussion on quality of life improvements needed for Kansas veterans.
“We were blown away,” says Lisa Irvin, who along with Mark Irvin is co-director of Flint Hills Foster Teen Camps. “Absolutely blown away.” Thursday, FHFTC received a $9,450 donation from K-State Credit Union. The funds were raised through the credit union’s annual Skip-A-Pay program, this was the first time they received the donation. “We knew they were going to donate some money to us, but we had no idea it was going to be that much,” says Lisa. Foster Teen Camps give foster teens a safe place to get a break from an uncertain life and have fun with other…
LAWRENCE — The president of Haskell Indian Nations University who has been away on special assignment for four months won’t be returning to the president’s job. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that Venida Chenault will work in the Office of Research, Policy and Post-secondary Education with the Bureau of Indian Education, according to Nedra Darling, director of the public affairs office of the assistant secretary for the Indian Affairs Department. The Bureau of Indian Education is within the U.S. Department of Interior. Chenault served for five years as the leader of the federally operated tribal college in Lawrence. Daniel Wildcat ,…
INDEPENDENCE — A southeast Kansas sheriff has been charged with two misdemeanors stemming from a driving under the influence arrest. Montgomery County Sheriff Robert Dierks was charged Friday with interference with a law enforcement officer and witness intimidation. His first appearance was Wednesday. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said in a news release that the summons says the alleged crimes occurred on Jan. 27, 2018, in Montgomery County. The release didn’t say what role Dierks played in the DUI arrest. The Montgomery County Chronicle wrote that Dierks urged his deputies and staff in an email Saturday to “continue to conduct…
LAWRENCE — A grand jury that was impaneled to investigate former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has adjourned without bringing an indictment. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that documents it obtained Wednesday said that the grand jury found “no cognizable crime under the laws of the State of Kansas.” No other information was released. The grand jury was called after a successful citizen petition drive. Steven Davis, who initiated the petition drive, alleged that Kobach’s office failed to properly register several voters in 2016 who applied for registration while renewing their driver’s licenses or filling out an online form. Kobach’s…
WICHITA — A motion has been filed asking a federal judge to drop five charges remaining against Sedgwick County Commissioner Michael O’Donnell’s. Jurors on Monday found O’Donnell not guilty of 21 counts of wire fraud but deadlocked on two counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering. A motion filed Wednesday asks U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren to dismiss those remaining counts without prejudice, meaning they could be refiled. Prosecutors are expected to announce Friday whether they will pursue the case. The Wichita Eagle reports O’Donnell said Wednesday he’s glad common sense prevailed but he’s sorry the legal…
Multiple organizations at Kansas State University have partnered to host a SNAP advocacy training Thursday afternoon. The training is hosted by Kansas Appleseed in coordination with Cats’ Cupboard, ECM and Food Recovery Network. Geared toward college students but open to everyone, its intent is to teach folks how to navigate and help others navigate the SNAP application. According to a 2014 study, nearly 40 percent of K-State students experienced some level of food insecurity. The state average for Kansas residents is 12.9 percent. The training will be at ECM on 904 Sunset Avenue from 4 to 6 p.m.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 2000 block of Little Kitten Ave in Manhattan on March 6, 2019, at approximately 1:30 PM. Officers listed Loretta Campell, 85 of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took her ring. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $4,000.00. Officers filed a report for burglary in the 600 block of Allen Rd in Manhattan on March 6, 2019, at approximately 12:30 PM. Officers listed William Jump, 57 of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took miscellaneous jewelry and change.…
It is a Matt Hall Wednesday, one day after KU’s reign of terror in the Big 12 has officially ended, the focus shifts to K-State’s Big 12 title chances and some rememberance of the streak. Joining the show to start off is Jerry Palm, the CBS Sports bracketologist. 0:00 – Jerry Palm 15:35 – KU got smacked by OU 26:41 – Pro Day at KSU 37:18 – Matt Hall Burger 40:54 – Cats v Sooners 52:40 – No Shayok for ISU 1:03:51 – Is that what gets you drafted? – Wrapping it up