Clinical psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Prewitt filed to run for election for USD 383 Board of Education in November. Prewitt and her family have lived in Manhattan for four years, all of which she has worked as a psychologist for Fort Riley. “I was first inspired to run for the board by another psychologist who is on the school board in Topeka,” Prewitt told KMAN Tuesday morning. Prewitt said it made her realize the importance of having someone who works in the mental health world to serve on the board. She also emphasized the great experience she’s had with USD 383…
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TOPEKA — Kansas legislators have drafted a new proposal for raising income taxes to fix the state budget and provide additional funds for public schools. House and Senate negotiators agreed Monday on a measure that would raise $1.2 billion over two years. The House planned to debate it Monday evening. The measure would raise income tax rates and eliminate an exemption for more than 330,000 farmers and business owners. The plan would undo most of the past income tax cuts championed by Republican Gov. Sam Brownback. But rates would remain lower than they were before the tax-cutting started in 2012. Kansas faces…
City of Manhattan crews began work on repaving Denison Avenue on Monday morning. They will be installing new water lines and repave the street from Claflin to Anderson. The intersection of Denison Avenue and Claflin Road will be closed through July 3 while crews reconstruct the intersection. Storm sewer will also be installed near the intersection of Hunting and Denison to assist with drainage. Motorists should expect lane reductions, lowered speeds and possible delays on Denison Avenue as this work progresses throughout the summer. Water line installation should be complete by late July. An asphalt mill and overlay on Denison from Claflin to Anderson will follow…
Today’s guests were K-State Cultural Geography Professor Jeff Smith and K-State Communication Studies Professor Dr. Timothy Shaffer, the Assistant Director for the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy. Jeff Smith: Dr. Timothy Shaffer:
Riley County Police Officers filed a report for rape in Riley County on May 21. Officers listed a 14 year old female as the victim when she reported that she was raped by an 18 year old known to her. Due to the nature of the crimes reported, no additional information will be released.
A fatal motorcycle accident was reported in Pottawatomie County Sunday evening. A 42-year-old Centralia man died in the accident. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports Justin Smith was driving a Harley-Davidson motorcycle northbound on Carnahan Road about 1.3 miles south of Greene Road and south of Olsburg. The cycle driven by Smith failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the center line, went left off the roadway and struck a ditch, causing Smith to go airborne. Smith was wearing a helmet. The accident was reported shortly after 5:30 p.m.
A duplex fire early on Sunday morning kept Manhattan Fire Department crews busy for several hours. Shortly after 1 a.m., the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 1533 Williamsburg Drive for a report of a structure fire. Crews arrived on scene of the two-story duplex and found smoke showing on one side of the structure. Crews made entry and quickly knocked down the fire. Two occupants of 1533 Williamsburg were home at the time of the fire and were able to exit prior to arrival of fire crews. Riley County Emergency Medical Service transferred one occupant was transported to the…
Friends and family of Manhattan High School seniors bid farewell to a talented senior class at commencement ceremonies on Sunday afternoon in Bramlage Coliseum. The 376-member class of 2017 excelled in academics, arts, and athletics. This marks the one-hundred and third year MHS has held graduation. The ceremony began after the First Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade presented the colors, and members of the MHS choir sang the school song. “Your entire life is in front of you, and I hope we have prepared you for it,” said Principal Greg Hoyt. Hoyt said it was an honor to serve as the…
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Residents of Manhattan, Junction City, and a large portion of Kansas were on edge during Thursday evening’s severe thunderstorms which prompted many tornado warnings and caused some damage throughout the state. People in Junction City and Manhattan took shelter around 7 p.m. as sirens went off throughout Riley and Geary counties. With new technological innovations and social media, just about anyone can become a storm spotter from the field. Most at-risk area of reported tornado has been circled… Manhattan airport needs to take shelter immediately #kswx pic.twitter.com/37N36w6znG — News Radio KMAN (@1350kman) May 19, 2017 TORNADO WARNING for parts…