WASHINGTON — The government shutdown could complicate things for farmers lining up for federal payments to ease the burden of President Donald Trump’s trade war with China. The USDA last week assured farmers that direct payments would keep going out during the first week of the shutdown. But payments will soon be suspended for farmers who haven’t certified production, and they’d have to wait. Farm loans and disaster assistance would also be on hold. USDA announced up to $12 billion in aid for farmers hit by tariffs earlier this year. The first checks went out in September. There’s little chance…
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The Riley County commissioners on Thursday approved a resolution determining a treatment lagoon project at the Bridgeview Heights sewer benefit district to be not feasible. Deputy County Counselor Craig Cox says the sewer district was created in June 2017 and the commission at that time authorized construction of a multi-residential lagoon. Now, the property owners qualify for a private sanitation system which would make the current project obsolete. “Now each property owner will have their own on site sanitary system on their property,” said Cox,” I’m asking the commission to make the determination that the lagoon system is no longer feasible.”…
Manhattan residents have multiple options to ring in the New Year around the Little Apple. The Little Apple New Years Eve Ball Drop Celebration will once again be in Aggieville, centered around the Rally House where the ball — really an apple — will be dropped. Manhattan Mayor Mike Dodson along with former Kansas State University football team head coach Bill Snyder will be the ceremonial ball droppers for the evening. The event also features live music by M31 at 10 p.m. and fireworks following the ball drop and is free and open to the public. There will also be…
HAYS — Dozens of drivers crashed or needed help after heavy snow and strong winds created treacherous whiteout conditions in western Kansas. Kansas Highway Patrol Lt. Stephen Larow says the agency responded to 29 crashes Thursday, including one that killed 16-old Jackson Buerge, of Overland Park, and three others with injuries. The patrol says Jackson was riding in a sport utility vehicle that a tractor-trailer rear-ended on a snow-covered stretch of Interstate 70 east of Colby. The Kansas Department of Transportation temporarily closed the interstate and several other highways as parts of the state received 8 to 12 inches (20…
LAWRENCE — A Lawrence man who claims he acted in self-defense when he fatally shot an acquaintance has rejected a plea deal that also would have resolved two other cases. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that 22-year-old Steven Drake III said Thursday that he was “absolutely” opposed to the deal. Prosecutors say they would have recommended a 15 .5 year sentence in exchange for him pleading guilty to three charges second-degree murder in the September 2017 shooting of 26-year-old Bryce Holladay, vehicular homicide in the November 2016 crash that killed 24-year-old Taylor Lister and aggravated battery in the July 2017 beating…
OVERLAND PARK — Authorities are seeking two persons of interest after gunfire erupted outside a suburban Kansas City mall, shutting it down on the day after Christmas. Police in Overland Park, Kansas, asked the public for tips in a Facebook post that included photos of the two males and a sport utility vehicle that may have been involved. Both males appeared to be in their teens or 20s. Police want to question them after shots were fired Wednesday night in the parking lot of Oak Park Mall. There were no reports of injuries, but gunfire hit an unoccupied vehicle in…
Lakota Carey, 22, of Leonardville was arrested at 101 S. Nevada Street in Leonardville, KS on December 27, 2018 at approximately 4:27 PM. Carey was arrested on a Pottawatomie County District Court warrant for possession of opiates, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant and interference with a law enforcement officer. Carey was issued a total bond of $10,000 and is still confined at the time of this report. Roy James Heinicke, 38, of Manhattan was arrested at 317 Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan, KS on December 27, 2018 at approximately 11:23 p.m. Heinicke was arrested for disorderly conduct after a brawl. Heinicke…
MANHATTAN — Officials with the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce continue to look at new ways to market the community to others traveling through Kansas. Lyle Butler, President and CEO of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, was on In Focus recently and provided an update on Marketing Manhattan and some of the recent contract renewals approved by the Manhattan City Commission recently. According to Butler this is a great form of economic development for the area. The other contract is with their military relations effort. Those contracts were approved at the Dec. 18 meeting. Butler also previewed some events…
Friday’s In Focus guests were Riley County Police Department Captain Josh Kyle speaking on holiday safety and the department’s transition period from Director Brad Schoen to Director Dennis Butler. We also spoke in the second half of the program with Pottawatomie County Commission Chair Dee McKee on their year-end meeting held Thursday and ongoing capital improvement needs in the county.
Thursday’s guests included Matt Bellis, Communications Officer with Liberty HealthShare and Pawnee Mental Health Executive Director Robbin Cole.