Thursday’s guests were Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Karen Hibbard, Sock It To ‘Em Sock Sock Hop Ambassador Regina Schroeder and Spring Clean Up Volunteer Rod Harms. Hibbard: Schroeder: Harms:
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Officers filed a report for theft in the 1100 block of Bertrand St. in Manhattan on March 28, 2018 at approximately 1:30 PM. Officers listed Macy Mock, 21, of Manhattan as the victim when she reported that an unknown suspect stole her bicycle. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $619.00. Police ask that anyone with information 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 $1,000.00. Donald Robinson, 63, of Manhattan was arrested while in the…
The City of Manhattan’s annual Spring Cleanup will be April 2-6. City crews will pass through each neighborhood once, according to the assigned days for pickup, and collect properly bagged and stacked yard waste, tree limbs and branches. Residents should follow these tips to ensure their items are picked up: Place all yard waste (grass clippings and leaves) in yard waste paper bags, which are available at many local retailers. Any debris in plastic bags will not be picked up. Create separate piles on the curb for yard waste and limbs and branches. Stack branches in a loose pile; don’t…
Officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 700 block of Osage St. in Manhattan on March 27, 2018 at approximately 10:00 AM. Officers listed Jannell Clampitt, 20, of Manhattan as the victim when she reported an unknown suspect damaged her bicycle lock and took her Trek Dual Sport Bicycle. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $830.00. Police ask that anyone with information 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…
HUTCHINSON — Kansas lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would allow the State Fair to leave the city of Hutchinson after more than 100 years. The Hutchinson News reports that Republican Rep. Don Schroeder says the bill proposed Monday was inspired by the people “involved” with the fair who are unhappy with the city. He declines to identify anyone by name. Schroeder says one of the contributing factors to the dissatisfaction is the city’s stormwater fees, which jumped to approximately $50,000 per year. If passed, the bill would require the fair’s board to request proposals from other cities in…
TOPEKA — Senate Minority Leader has chastised his colleagues for failing to make progress on a school finance plan. He urged them Tuesday to come to grips with reality. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that during the debate lawmakers said they were interested in negotiating with school attorneys. They also expressed frustration with the Kansas Supreme Court. They rejected Hensley’s efforts to inject hundreds of millions of dollars into public schools. Hensley says lawmakers have made no progress and are now a week and a half before adjournment of the regular session. The Legislature is scheduled to begin a three-week absence at…
Today’s guests on In Focus included USD 383 Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid and board member Jurdene Coleman, Riley County Superintendent Cliff Williams and Blue Valley-Randolph Superintendent Brady Burton, and KSU Instructor of Dance and Music Neil Dunn with Associate Director of Dance and Music Julie Pentz, along with KSU student dancers Jazzy Walker and Olivia Manqual. Reid & Coleman: Williams & Burton: Dunn, Pentz, Walker, & Manqual:
Manhattan Area Technical College will present a free car to the family of Kansas National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Michael Tryon and his wife, Arlene, Friday at 10 a.m., according to a press release Tuesday from Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the State of Kansas Jane Welch. The presentation will take place at the college’s automotive collision repair shop. Tryon, of Waterville, is a soldier with Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 130th Field Artillery. He just recently returned from deployment to Afghanistan with the unit. He previously deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and a Multinational Force and Observers mission in…
TOPEKA — Legislation that would help put guns in the hands of Kansas schoolteachers has prompted worried lawmakers, teachers and citizens to a pack committee hearing. The bill reviewed Tuesday by the House Insurance Committee would hold school districts potentially negligent if they don’t permit a licensed employee to carry a concealed gun on premises. In addition, insurance companies would not be allowed to refuse coverage to schools because they have armed staff. During the committee’s hearing, supporters proposed an amendment to strike the section that would hold school districts negligent. But that move did little to turn opposition around…
Today’s guests on In Focus were Pottawatomie County Public Works Director Peter Clark and County Commissioner Travis Althenhofen.