TOPEKA — Supporters of expanding Medicaid in Kansas are looking to block passage of the state’s next annual budget to force an expansion plan through the Republican-controlled Legislature. Legislators were set to reconvene Wednesday after an annual spring break. The state Senate expected to vote quickly on expediting an expansion debate. The House approved the measure in March, but the Senate has yet to act on it. Top Republicans want to delay action until next year. Supporters weren’t sure they could pull an expansion bill out of the Senate committee where it’s been stuck. That has them focusing on the…
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Daniel Cooper, 32, of Manhattan was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on April 30, 2019, at approximately 11:10 AM. Cooper was arrested on an offense of violating the offender registration act. Cooper was issued a total bond of $10,000.00. Cooper was not confined at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for theft in the 5000 block of Skyway Dr. in Manhattan on April 30, 2019, at approximately 12:48 PM. Officers listed Wylee Austin, 37, of Riley as the victim when an unknown suspect took his Glock 17 Generation 4, case and magazines. The estimated…
The Riley County commissioners approved grants for both juvenile and adult corrections services. These grants came from the Kansas Department of Corrections’ $3 million pool. The funds total approximately $780,000 and will be used for the fiscal year 2020. The funds will be used to focus on three key areas for adult services. These areas are assessing cognitive behavioral health courses, looking at staff’s use of effective practices, and evaluating clients’ risk-need assessment scores. Community Corrections Director Shelly Williams says the allocations for fiscal year 2020 for adult services is projected to be approximately $336,000. This will be a 3.2% reduction…
WESTMORELAND — The Pottawatomie County Commissioners took a tour of four different county buildings during Monday’s meeting. The buildings toured included the Noxious Weed Department, the Justice Center building basement, the Administration Building, and the Pottawatomie County Health Department. The tours took up most of the morning and the purpose was to explore some of the different capitol improvement projects that are on this years budget list. During Monday’s meeting commissioners discussed a few of the different obstacles ahead with each building but tabled that information to be discussed at a future meeting, to provide more time for clarification. “I…
Tuesday’s guests on In Focus were 67th District House Rep. Tom Phillips, US Army Corps of Engineers’ Brian McNulty, and Riley County Emergency Manager Pat Collins. in focus
STERLING — Authorities have found two bodies in a Kansas home after a standoff that followed the shooting of a sheriff and undersheriff. KSNW-TV reports that a KBI official said at the scene early Tuesday that two men’s bodies were found at the home after a standoff. Authorities haven’t released their identities, but the bureau says there is no risk to the community. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said in a news release that the Rice County undersheriff was shot and critically wounded around 5 p.m. Monday after attempting to stop a car north of the small town of Sterling,…
PAOLA — The National Weather Service says a tornado near the eastern Kansas town of Paola was a small one, but it was still enough to cause damage. The Kansas City Star reports that the twister with winds estimated at 80 mph to 85 mph was reported at 4:10 a.m. Monday just south of Paola. Jason Leighton of the National Weather Service says it was an EF-0, 15 yards wide, and lasted three minutes. The tornado damaged the roof of Trinity Lutheran Church and toppled headstones in a nearby cemetery. It also bent a flag pole. No injuries were reported.…
Officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 300 block of Ninth St in Ogden on April 29, 2019, at approximately 2:45 PM. Officers listed David Wood, 56 of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took three air conditioning units and copper. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,500.00. 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…
Monday’s guests included USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Schools staff member Jason Kazar sharing his thoughts on a proposed transgender student policy being proposed and why it’s not something in the district’s best interest. Nick McNamara spoke with Keleigh Schettler in segment two about a petition she’s circulating to end the practice of having dogs carried in the back of pickup trucks. Crisis Center, Inc. Executive Director Judy Davis joined us in segment three with highlights of Grow Green Match Day and the services offered by the Crisis Center. Mercy Foundation Senior Foundation Development Director Tina Rockhold joined us in segment four…
PITTSBURG — Pittsburg State University students are experimenting with developing a sustainable food production system that can grow plants without soil while also raising fish. The Joplin Globe reports that the group is working with the university’s biology department and Enactus, a nonprofit that encourages entrepreneurship. Hydroponics is growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions in water. The students say they’re growing arugula, red kale, romaine, collard greens and butter lettuce in a garden built from PVC pipes. The rooftop greenhouse plants are covered with mosquito netting to diffuse sunlight. Enactus donated a hydroponic prototype to the project. The prototype was…