Work is set to begin May 22 on Denison Avenue to install new water lines and repave the street from Claflin to Anderson. Construction will begin on the north end of the project near Claflin Road and progress south throughout the summer. The intersection of Denison Avenue and Claflin Road will be closed May 22 through July 3 while the intersection is reconstructed. Please follow posted detours during this closure. Water line will be installed in the following phases: Claflin to Platt Platt to College Heights College Heights to Hunting Hunting to Anderson Storm sewer will also be installed near the…
Author: KMAN Staff
Riley County Law Board members were apparently in an approval type of mode Monday, with unanimous approval of the proposed Riley County Police Department 2018 budget for publication after several weeks of discussion . The budget for publication calls for a 1.824 percent increase for $20,682,000.70. The proposed budget includes a step increase for eligible personnel, .8 percent cost of living increase, shift differential pay, education pay of $200 per month for all employees with a four year degree, and a contract for the mental health advocate. The measure passed without much discussion, with board member Marvin Rodriguez originally questioning…
TOPEKA — A Kansas House committee has approved a proposal to phase in a $280 million increase in spending on public schools over two years after whittling down a larger funding plan. The special committee on school finance’s 10-6 vote sends the education funding bill to the House for debate. It’s a response to a Kansas Supreme Court ruling in March that education funding is inadequate. The state spends about $4 billion a year on aid to its 286 local school districts. The court did not say how much more the state must spend. The committee started Monday with a…
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the public water supply located in Riverchase Mobile Home Park in Riley County. The advisory was issued because of a power failure that caused a loss of pressure in the system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination. Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it is the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the…
Two single vehicle injuries were reported over the weekend by Riley County Police Department. Officers responded to an accident at 14th St and Poyntz Ave at approximately 4:55 pm on May 12, 2017. Luis Melgarejo, 55, lost control of his motorcycle. When officers arrived on the scene, Melgarejo was suffering from injuries from the accident and was transported to Via Christi by EMS for treatment. Officers also reported an accident on May 14, 2017 at West 56th Ave and Skyway Dr involving driver Sydney Hall, 19, and passenger Catherine Nunweiler, 50. Those involved in the accident were in a car when they struck…
TOPEKA — A plan in Kansas to build a new prison to replace the state’s oldest and largest lockup faces bipartisan skepticism from legislators worried that their oversight is being skirted. Republican Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration expects by the end of the week to have a list of qualified companies interested in building the new prison in Lansing. The project would cost up to $155 million. The cash-strapped state could finance it with bonds or lease the new prison from a private company for up to 40 years before buying it. Legislators must approve demolition of existing buildings and authorize any…
TOPEKA — President Donald Trump has named Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach to help lead a voter fraud commission. But Kobach won’t be leaving his post in Kansas. Kobach and Vice President Mike Pence will lead a commission to review alleged voter fraud and suppression. But Kobach spokeswoman Samantha Poetter says he does not plan to end his term as secretary of state early. Kobach also is considered a top likely contender in the 2018 Kansas governor’s race. Kobach championed Kansas’ tough proof of citizenship requirement as a way to keep noncitizens from voting. He has stood by Trump’s unsubstantiated…
Captain Richard Fink of the Riley County Police Department was recognized for his service to crime victims during this week’s Crime Victim’s Rights Conference in Wichita. Fink was presented the Outstanding Criminal Justice Victim Service Award by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt during an awards ceremony this morning. “If all police officers shared Rich’s concern for victims and diligence in seeing good outcomes for victims, there would be fewer victims among us and more offenders in prison,” said Brad Schoen, director of the Riley County Police Department. “He understands the importance of believing victims and working hard to resolve their…
KMAN’s Cathy Dawes had an opportunity to visit with Fort Riley Captain Tyler Sutherland, aide for BG William Turner, a Deputy Commanding General, stationed in Iraq. Sutherland is from Liberal, KS.:
Today’s guests on In Focus included State Representative Sydney Carlin of Manhattan, US Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas, and 2017 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Dole Caregiver Fellow Carolyn Toliver-Lee, from Manhattan, with Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Military Liaison Janet Nichols. Carlin: Roberts: Toliver-Lee & Nichols: