WICHITA — Wichita manufacturers say they’re holding their own more than a month into new tariffs issued by President Donald Trump’s administration on imported raw materials and finished goods. The Wichita Eagle reports Trump’s tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from China, Canada, Mexico and the European Union so far aren’t having a notable impact on small aircraft suppliers, like McGinty Machine Co., or original equipment manufacturers, like RV Products. The tariffs on steel and aluminum took effect June 1, followed by a round of tariffs aimed at Chinese goods this month. Other Wichita manufacturing executives worry about what the…
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With lights flashing and sirens blaring, Manhattan and Riley County fire, police and emergency medical services personnel often arrive first at emergencies, always ready to help. These local first responders will help ensure blood is available during medical emergencies by partnering with the American Red Cross for the 15th Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, according to a press release. During the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, the Manhattan Fire Department, Riley County EMS and Riley County Police Department personnel will compete to see who can recruit the most blood donors. Everyone who comes to give blood can…
Though happy with last year’s record haul of school supplies, “Stuff the Bus” organizers hope to raise the bar and collect even more school supplies for underprivileged students this year. The 11th annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive presented by K-State Credit Union, the Konza United Way and Manhattan Broadcasting Company took place on Saturday. Volunteers from the various partners were out front of the Manhattan Walmart from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. handing out shopping guides and accepting community donations for Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 students. K-State Credit Union Marketing Assistant Jill Pontow said that though they needed time…
Mitch and John are out of town, so some familiar faces captain the ship today as Corey, Mason and AHamm take things into the weekend. Football is going through a rough patch right now, but on the bright side, Michael Beasley signed with the Lakers during the show, the Royals are going to make some moves and the Match Game finds a new champion! 0:00 – The NFL puts a pause on anthem policies 11:47 – UNC HC Fedora’s attack on football 22:55 – Colbert Charity Classic Interview 30:31 – Brent Musburger back in the booth 36:52 – What the…
WICHITA — Kansas officials have delayed the launch date for its new vehicle plates. State officials said Friday that the original Aug. 1 launch date for the license plates has been delayed until Aug. 15 due to issues in the new digital processing equipment. Wichita’s Center Industries will create the plates on demand using a digital printer that prints the tag information on a background, then bonds the background material to a metal plate. The plates were previously manufactured in bulk at a plant. Johnson County is concerned the new system will confuse people because it involves a new delivery…
WICHITA — Wichita State University plans to start a marching band this fall. The university said in a news release that the band, which will be called the “Shocker Sound Machine,” will include brass, saxophone and a drum line. Tim Shade, director of bands at the school, says the new band will feature high-energy performances. It will perform mostly at Wichita State basketball games and major student events. The school hopes the band will eventually have about 200 members. Band members will pay a minimal fee in the first year. In the second year, students will have to enroll in…
TOPEKA — A man, woman and small child are safe after an explosion destroyed their Topeka home while they were away. Topeka Fire Marshal Michael Martin tells the Topeka Capital-Journal that firefighters arrived late Thursday to find the empty home “pretty much destroyed” by the explosion and accompanying fire. Shawnee County appraisal records show the obliterated house was owned by Ashley Nadeau, who posted on Facebook saying she’s alive. Martin says the house’s three occupants left before the explosion, citing a natural gas smell. Martin says four people from a neighboring house were taken to a hospital for minor injuries,…
Since Wednesday, the Riley County Police Department and emergency personnel from the Manhattan Fire Department, Riley County EMS, KSU PD and other law enforcement partners have participated in active violence training exercises at Manhattan High School West Campus. After the exercises on Thursday, KMAN spoke with Lt. Brad Jager, Training Coordinator at the RCPD, about their work. “The importance of the exercise is that we’re allowing agencies from around the community to all get together and work in this active violence scenario,” Jager said. ***THIS IS JUST A DRILL*** The pictures below are from the reality based training scenario held last year…
High winds caused damage across Manhattan Friday afternoon. Wind gusts of 80 mph were recorded in the Little Apple, taking down trees, limbs and a traffic light on Poyntz. Riley County Emergency Management Director Pat Collins tells me a majority of the wind/storm damage is in Manhattan. Few damage reports outside of town. — Brady Bauman (@Brady2Day) July 19, 2018 Please avoid the intersection of Juliette and Poyntz Avenue if possible. Storm damage has knocked over the eastbound signal pole. Crews are working to install a temporary signal and the intersection is being treated like a 4-way stop until then.…
WICHITA — A Kansas man who admitted that he traveled to the Philippines to have sex with minor girls has pleaded guilty to three counts of producing child pornography. The U.S. Attorney’s office says 55-year-old Anthony Shultz pleaded guilty Wednesday. He is scheduled to be sentenced in December. Prosecutors say Shultz, a helicopter pilot from Lindsborg, also admitted he videotaped sex acts with a 12-year-old and a 15-year-old and brought the videos back to Kansas. In one of the videos, Shultz is seen giving the 15-year-old money after having sex with her. Prosecutors say Schultz also produced child pornography using…