Friday’s guests were Dr. Jamie McAtee of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Manhattan Rotary Club President Vern Henricks and board member Chris Nolte. Finally, Manhattan Broadcasting General Manager Corey Reeves and Chris Swick of B104.7 and Z 96.3 reflected on the 10th anniversary of the tornado that went through Manhattan June 11, 2008.
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LAWRENCE — The Kansas Court of Appeals says a citizen grand jury should be convened to investigate whether Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach intentionally failed to register voters who had tried unsuccessfully to register to vote through the state’s online system. Friday’s ruling concerns a petition first filed in 2016 by Steven House, a current Democratic candidate for the Kansas House. The Douglas County District Court twice rejected the petition, saying there wasn’t enough evidence to support Davis’ allegations that Kobach or his subordinates didn’t process online voter registrations and prevented qualified voters from casting their ballots. The Kansas…
Cowboy poets will face a distinguished panel of judges as they compete for the coveted trophy buckle at the finals of the 2018 Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest tonight at the Flint Hills Discovery Center. There is no charge for admission and the public is invited to attend. “We invite folks to come out and enjoy the friendly competition,” said poetry contest chair Ron Wilson of the Lazy T Ranch near Manhattan. “We have an excellent field of cowboy poets who earned their way into the finals by performing well at the regional contests.” The finals will be held at 7…
Updated, Friday, 10:36 a.m. The Wichita Police Department has confirmed the deceased as Emily Glass. #WPD confirm Emily Glass, 27, the girlfriend of Jonathan Hernandez (Lucas’ father), was found dead at 655 S Edgemoor. Hernandez called police at 1:40am. A rifle, unknown who it belonged to, and 3 suicide notes were found near Glass’ feet. pic.twitter.com/x0ZqlgPTnx — KAKE Lily Wu (@KansasLily) June 8, 2018 Earlier: WICHITA — Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman found in the Kansas home of a 5-year-old boy whose stepmother led an investigator to his decomposing body three months after the child was…
TOPEKA — Two environmental groups will be allowed to intervene in a rate case involving Westar, which wants to impose higher fees on customers who install solar panels on their homes. The Kansas Corporation Commission on Thursday said the Sierra Club and a group called Vote Solar may intervene in the case but must consolidate their testimony and evidence. They also cannot submit repetitive testimony or briefs. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that Vote Solar, a nonprofit that promotes solar energy, says it has 82,000 members nationwide, including about 80 in Westar’s service area. Westar will soon merge with the parent…
The 1st Infantry Division will bid farewell to their old commanding general and welcome their new leader at a change of command ceremony at Fort Riley’s Cavalry Parade Field on June 8. Maj. Gen. John S. Kolasheski will take over command of the “The Big Red One”. He most recently served as deputy chief of staff for the U.S. Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and previously served as deputy commanding general for maneuver of the 1st Division from June 2015 to May 2016. He is taking over for Maj. Gen. Joseph M. Martin, who has served as commanding…
CLARIFICATION: A previous headline stated Kobach would cut public sector jobs if elected and has been adjusted to clarify that would be done through attrition. Kansas Secretary of State and Republican candidate for governor Kris Kobach told KMAN Wednesday afternoon in Manhattan that much has been learned from the Sunflower State’s well-documented budget woes that have made national headlines throughout much of this decade. But for Kobach, the lesson learned has nothing to do with former Gov. Sam Brownback’s 2012 tax cuts that economists have pointed to as the catalyst for those budget shortfalls. For him, it’s the overabundance of…
Officers filed a report for theft by deception in the 3700 block of Peach Tree Cir. in Manhattan on June 6, 2018 at approximately 5:30 PM. Officers listed Rebecca Topham, 44, of Manhattan as the victim when she reported an unknown suspect scammed her out of money by impersonating the IRS. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $32,000.00. 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. Officers…
Thursday’s guests included NBAF Director of Partnership Development Dr. Marty Vanier, as well as Executive Director of the Governor’s Military Council and former 1st Infantry Division Commanding General Perry Wiggins. Vanier: Wiggins:
Amanda Arnold Elementary School named Kathy Stitt as their new principal. Stitt had been the principal of Bluemont Elementary since 2007. She previously taught at Amanda Arnold Elementary, Marlatt Elementary and Sheridan Elementary in Junction City. “I am truly honored to become the next principal at Amanda Arnold Elementary School,” Stitt said. “It is an outstanding school community — one that I was a part of as a parent and a teacher — and I’m looking forward to going back and using my leadership skills to continue their great success! I’m excited for this new challenge in my career and…