TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Revenue is trying to refill dozens of jobs that were eliminated beginning in 2018 after the state awarded two no-bid contracts to outsource information technology work. The department is working to rebuild its workforce after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s administration canceled the contracts worth more than $110 million with CGI Technologies. The Wichita Eagle reports Revenue Secretary Mark Burghart says the agency is wants to refill about 56 jobs. He says the department is encouraging some of the laid-off employees to return because they are experienced in handling tax processing. Kelly’s administration said it…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City man who was released from prison and awarded $1 million for his wrongful conviction has been indicted on weapons and drug charges. Federal prosecutors say Richard Jones is charged in a five-count indictment returned Wednesday by a grand jury. He is charged with possessing cocaine and methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of weapons. The Kansas City Star reports Jones’ original conviction became known as the “doppleganger” case after he was wrongfully convicted of a robbery that he said was committed by someone who looks like him. Eyewitnesses said Jones committed the…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 1200 block of S Manhattan Ave in Manhattan on May 23, 2019 at approximately 10:10 AM. Officers listed Jordan Mace, 20, of St. George as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect scammed him out of money. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,200.00. 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. Chanel Toliver, 31, of Manhattan,…
Friday’s program featured our monthly chat with Riley County Police Department Director Dennis Butler. We spoke about flood preparations and how RCPD is handling preparation for a response in the event of a flood emergency. We also discussed the 2020 budget which was approved for publication this week by the Riley County Law Board. Our final segment featured Morning Star, Inc. co-directors Richard Stitt and Dantia MacDonald speaking about services and an upcoming pancake feed happening Saturday at the First United Methodist Church at 612 Poyntz Ave.
TOPEKA — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has selected an Idaho prison official as her new secretary of corrections. The governor said in a news release Thursday that she had picked Jefferey Zmuda, the deputy director of the Idaho Department of Correction. He starts July 1. Kelly says this is a critical time of change and recovery for the Kansas Department of Corrections. She says Zmuda has agreed to take on the challenge of restoring the corrections system and improving morale across all facilities. Zmuda previously served as chief of prisons in Idaho where he oversaw prison operations for the nine…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – More than 80 people are staying in shelters in central Missouri after tornadoes ripped through the region. Tornadoes caused significant damage overnight in Missouri’s capital city of Jefferson City and in Eldon, a town of about 4,900 residents around 30 miles (48 kilometers) southwest. The American Red Cross opened one shelter in Jefferson City and two in Eldon. Spokeswoman Sharon Watson says 50 people were at the Jefferson City shelter as of late morning. Jefferson City residents had at least 30 minutes advance warning before the tornado hit. Weather forecasters had been tracking the storm from…
Thursday’s guest was Pawnee Mental Health Director Robbin Cole who joined us to highlight a legislative wrap-up and discuss state bills that have helped or hindered state mental health. This program did not air Thursday due to K-State baseball at the Big XII Tournament. It will air Monday, May 27.
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University has selected Thomas Lane as the university’s new vice president for student life and dean of students. Kansas State University President Richard Myers announced the appointment of Lane, who currently serves as associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Missouri State University. “We are excited to have found someone of Dr. Lane’s caliber for this vital position at K-State,” Myers said. “His broad experience in student life administration will serve him well as the top advocate for Kansas State University students while he plays a key role in ensuring and enriching…
MANHATTAN — The Johnson Cancer Research Center at Kansas State University has announced just how much funding has been raised this year for cancer research. The university said Wednesday the research center awarded $345,042 in fiscal year 2019. In addition to $50,000 to establish a Center of Excellence for Pancreatic Cancer Research and nearly $115,000 to support graduate students, the center provided more than $78,000 for studies into cell cycle regulation as well as premature aging of fat tissue and subsequent increased cancer risk in obese children, just to name a few. Private donations to the cancer research center allow…
MANHATTAN — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held an informational meeting for the public to inform on the current conditions of Tuttle Creek Reservoir and the dam. (The full meeting video can be found below this story. The main purpose of the meeting was to explain the corps’ flood control functions, the operations of the local basin lakes, and why the lakes have so much water in them. Along with the presenters, the public was able to write down questions for them to answer at the end of the presentations. Chief of Water Management Christopher Purzer is the one…