Monday’s guest was Dr. Timothy Shaffer, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at KSU, assitant director of the K-State Institute for Civil Discourse and Democracy.
Author: KMAN Staff
The guest on today’s edition of In Focus was Dr. Timothy Shaffer, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at KSU, and assistant director of the K-State Institute for Civil Discourse and Democracy. Shaffer:
A Fort Riley soldier shot himself in his car Sunday shortly after contact was made with authorities, according to a media release from the Geary County Sherrif’s Office Monday morning. Dakota Blake Noah, 21, of Fort Riley, is the deceased. Authorities say family has been notified. In an email to KMAN, Fort Riley confirmed a 1st Infantry Division soldier had died Sunday, but said it would not release the name of the soldier or any further details until 24 hours following the next-of-kin notification Sunday, at approximately 5:25 p.m., Geary County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Grandview Plaza Police officers were…
FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS: WASHINGTON — It looks like the government shutdown will end soon. The Senate has advanced a bill reopening federal agencies through Feb. 8 after Democrats relented and lifted their blockade against the legislation. The shutdown began Saturday after Democrats derailed a Republican measure that would have kept government open until Feb. 16. Democrats wanted to pressure the GOP to cut a deal protecting young immigrants from deportation and boosting federal spending. Moderates from both parties pressured leaders to end the shutdown and compromise. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats agreed to back the bill reopening government…
Kansas State chose a fine time for a 2-0 week in Big 12 play. The Wildcats knocked off No. 24 TCU, 73-68, Saturday afternoon to follow up a win over No. 4 Oklahoma earlier in the week. Dean Wade continued his strong season with a 20-point, 6-rebound, 6-assist performance, but it was the breakout performance by Makol Mawien that may have been most important for K-State (14-5, 4-3 Big 12). Mawien scored a career-high 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting and grabbed five rebounds. Entering the game, Mawien hadn’t scored more than four points in a game since Dec. 20 at…
Joshua Jacobs, 32, of Manhattan, was arrested in the 3300 block of Valleywood Dr. in Manhattan on January 18, 2018 at approximately 9:45 PM. Jacobs was arrested on charges of distribute marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, use communication facility, and endangering a child. Jacobs’ total bond was set at $15,000.00. Jacobs was not confined at the time of this report. Jessica Jacobs, 26, of Manhattan, was arrested in the 3300 block of Valleywood Dr. in Manhattan on January 18, 2018 at approximately 9:45 PM. Jacobs was arrested on charges of distribute marijuana, possess paraphernalia, use communication facility, endangering a child and…
Friday’s guests were Riley County 4-H Extension Agent John Jobe and Riley County Seniors’ Service Center Communication/Project Coordinator Debbie Nuss. Friday’s show also included a previously recorded interview with K-State Black Student Union Advisor Brandon Clark about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s upcoming appearance at Bramlage Coliseum.
WICHITA — A judge says three Kansas men accused of plotting to bomb apartments housing Somali refugees have no legal basis to request that prospective jurors come from counties where more residents voted for President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren issued the decision Wednesday. The men are accused of targeting an apartment complex in Garden City, in rural western Kansas. They’re being tried at the closest federal courthouse about 220 miles (354 kilometers) away in Wichita, where trials pull prospective jurors from surrounding, more urban counties. The men argue the practice is discriminatory because it excludes western Kansas…
The final contract for the Harris radio system upgrade for the county was reviewed by the Riley County Commissioners on Thursday. Emergency Management Director Pat Collins presented to the commissioners during their meeting on Thursday, discussing what the agreement entails. “This is the binding agreement that says we’re going to buy this system,” Collins said. “The system in includes the hardware, software, all the terminal radios. The city and police department have agreed to buy a certain amount of radios.” Collins said the base price of the infrastructure is approximately $5.1 million, with additional costs to be paid for over the next…
Guests on today’s edition of In Focus included Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President Lyle Butler. Butler: