The Kansas House of Representatives passed two amendments Thursday concerning guns. First, the House passed an amendment to allow 18-20 year-olds to obtain conceal carry permits in the state. Currently only those 21 and older can carry concealed weapons. The new law would require those between 18 and 21 to get a gun permit, which is not required for those 21 and older. The bill advanced by a vote of 85-35 and could come to a final vote today. Democratic Rep. Sydney Carlin and Republican Rep. Tom Phillips, both of Manhattan, voted against the measure, while Republicans Susie Swanson of…
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Blake Woodyard, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested in the 1100 block of Moro St. in Manhattan on January 21, 2018 at approximately 10:51 AM. Woodyard was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for two counts of distribution of heroin. Woodyard was issued a total bond of $50,000.00 causing him to remain confined at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for electronic solicitation, aggravated unlawful transmission of visual depiction of a child and promotion of obscenity to minors. Officers listed the State of Kansas as the victim and four known juveniles as the suspects. Due to…
Thursday’s guests were NBAF Director of Partnership Development Marty Vanier and Department Head of Finance at Kansas State University Ansley Chua, who shed light on cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
OLATHE — Friends say a pregnant woman whose death is being investigated as a homicide had expected to learn the gender of her baby on the day she died. The Kansas City Star reports that 23-year-old Ashley Harlan was found dead Tuesday inside an Olathe townhome. She had moved to the Kansas City suburb from Manhattan to be nearer to her baby’s father earlier this month. Her friend, 23-year-old Tabitha Brown, said she was to be the godmother to Harlan’s child and planned to go to the ultrasound appointment with Harlan. She said Harlan never did learn the sex of…
In support of the Department of Defense Privatized Housing Solar Challenge initiative, homes at Fort Riley will receive solar panels as part of a Corvias portfolio-wide initiative to install solar power at partner military installations across the US at no cost to the military, according to a press release from the army post Wednesday. This effort will provide military housing projects rate stabilization resulting in utility savings reinvested into project scope, and increased energy security while eliminating approximately 92,000 tons of carbon emissions each year. Corvias is a fully integrated development, construction and property management firm, according to its website.…
Updated: Wednesday, 1:52 p.m. The White House is confirming one fatality and one serious injury after a chartered train carrying Republican lawmakers to a retreat in West Virginia hit a garbage truck, according to a report from the Associated Press Wednesday. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says there are no serious injuries among members of Congress or congressional staff. U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) was on that train and tweeted he was uninjured. He also tweeted he was able to tend to victims. We are on our way to our annual GOP retreat, the train carrying members and…
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 500 block of N 11th St. in Manhattan on January 30, 2018 at approximately 8:15 AM. Officers listed Jesse James, 34, of Manhattan as the victim when he reported a known male suspect damaged his vehicle. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.00. Mark Hecker, 22, of Louisville was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on January 30, 2018 at approximately 9:00 AM. Hecker was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Hecker was issued a bond of $5,000.00 causing…
Flint Hills Breadbasket Director Mary Beth Kieffer and Bill Kennedy were in the studio to talk about Saturday’s Souper Bowl food drive. Riley County Historical Museum Director Cheryl Collins and Chuck Tannehill were also in studio to talk Little Apple history concerning the early days of the Manhattan Fire Department and facts about City Park.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 100 block of E. Chase St. in Leonardville, Kansas on January 30, 2018 at approximately 4:30 PM. Officers listed Andrew Mitoska, 33, of Leonardville as the victim when he reported a known male suspect took his LG Stylo G6 cell phone. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $600.00. Officers filed a report for theft in the 2800 block of Marlatt Ave. in Manhattan on January 29, 2018 at approximately 10:10 AM. Officers listed the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as the victim when it was reported…
A local business is facing an uncertain future due to possible legislation and regulation from Topeka. CBD American Shaman in Manhattan began the week with closed doors due to a bill introduced in the state legislature that would make CBD oil illegal. CBD oil is extracted from hemp but contains little or no THC — the chemical component in marijuana that gives users the feeling of being “high.” Instead, it’s used for treatment of pain and more notably, has shown to be effective in treating seizures in children. There are loads of ways that people can take it, for example,…