Today’s guests were Riley County Commissioner Marvin Rodriguez and Riley County Emergency Management Director and County Fire Chief Pat Collins.
Author: KMAN Staff
TOPEKA — Kansas lawmakers are considering repealing the death penalty but a committee chairman is not sure whether the bill will pass. The House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee heard testimony Monday. Rep. Russell Jennings, the committee chair, says he doesn’t know the vote count for the proposal. The bill is brought by a group of 15 lawmakers. Kansas is one of 31 states that allow the death penalty. The bill’s supporters argue that the death penalty is expensive because of the higher level of legal work needed in capital punishment cases. They also say people can end up on death…
Residential property values are up, according to Riley County appraiser Greg McHenry. McHenry told county commissioners Monday morning values are up at least 3 percent on average for 2017, with some up as high as 3.5 percent. Commercial properties have also increased in value on an average of 5 to 6 percent. McHenry said Change of Value Notices will be mailed out to property owners on Wednesday. “Some folks may see something a little higher than that, some a little lower than that,” McHenry said. “As most people are probably aware of, one number doesn’t dictate our entire market. Some…
The speed limit of Pottawottamie County’s gravel roads will remain at 55 miles per hour. That was the decision made Monday at the county’s Board of County Commissioner’s meeting. By a count of 2-1, the board rejected the proposal, which would reduce county speed limits on gravel roads to 40 miles per hour. The resolution that was repealed applied to all speed limit signs with a lower speed limit previously considered. Specifically, the project would cost $90,000 and involve the installation of 335 new speed limit signs across the county. Chairman Pat Weixelman, who opposed the bid, said the biggest…
Today’s guests on In Focus were: K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Asst. Prof. of Cardiology Justin Thomason Shepherd’s Crossing Executive Director Beverly Olson Mike Kearns, Incoming President Janet Nichols, and Chuck Tannehill with the Flint HiIls Veteran’s Coalition.
Have you put off finding the perfect gift for your Valentine this year? The Charades may be the answer to the procrastinator’s prayer. The quartet, made up of members of the Little Apple Barbershop Chorus, was on the KMAN Morning Show with Dave and Cathy on Monday. They will be busy from noon on Monday until 8 p.m. on Tuesday delivering an estimated 150 singing Valentines. A rose, a box of chocolates, and even a commemorative photograph are also included in the $35 price tag. According to organizer Don Thomson, proceeds from the event go to funding music education efforts.…
Kansas State head football coach Bill Snyder addressed reports of his current health Monday, which will not affect his duties leading the Wildcat program, according to a press release from the athletic department. “I feel bad having to release this information about my health in this manner prior to sharing it in person with so many personal friends, distant family, players and their families, past and present, and many of the Kansas State football family so close to our program,” Snyder said. “But, with so much talk presently out there, I certainly owe it to everyone to make them aware…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Kansas’ medical board is enmeshed in a lengthy legal dispute over revoking the license of a doctor whose second opinions allowed the late Dr. George Tiller to terminate late-term pregnancies. A Shawnee County judge has for the second time overturned a board decision against Dr. Ann Kristin Neuhaus and directed it to reconsider its punishment. The judge narrowed the case in 2014 to problems with her record-keeping and last month ruled that the board did not adequately justify its revocation of her license on those grounds. The board expects to take up the case again in June.…
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Lawrence city officials are trying to determine if they have to allow skydiving at the city’s airport now that the Federal Aviation Administration has determined that three areas could accommodate the activity. The Lawrence Journal World reports that city attorneys are looking into the issue. City Commissioner Mike Amyx says he wants to know what the rules are. City officials are concerned about allowing skydiving at the airport because it could interfere with other businesses. But the city doesn’t want to jeopardize the grants the FAA provides, which account for 90 percent of the funding for improvements…
Unity and opportunity was the theme of an address by a popular conservative speaker at Saturday’s luncheon during the annual Kansas GOP Convention held in Manhattan at the Hilton Garden Inn. The convention began Friday night with a welcome reception at the Flint Hills Discovery Center — which was met with protest across the street. Protesters advocated for the expansion of KanCare — the state’s Medicaid program — more adequate classroom funding for public schools and for the repeal of a state law that will force universities to allow the concealed carry of firearms on campus starting July 1. Protesters also showed…