TOPEKA — A Nebraska mayor is pushing for changes in Kansas’ oversight of prairie and ranchland burning after smoke from the Flint Hills spurred health warnings in Nebraska’s capital city. Lincoln, Nebraska, Mayor Chris Beutler sent a letter Friday to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment pressing for action. KDHE environmental division director John Mitchell says Kansas’ prairie-burning protocol will get an annual review this spring. Mitchell was responding to the Nebraska mayor’s complaints about the smoke. Kansas farmers and ranchers burn land to help control undergrowth that can fuel wildfires. Burning also helps grow nutritious grass for grazing cattle.…
Author: KMAN Staff
Monday’s guests on In Focus were: “First Tee” with Aaron Wall, Program Director Susan Lowman, and participant Delaney Wisdom Miss Kansas USA, Catherine Carmichael Ken and Kassidy Scroggs on Hope Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center Phil Anderson and K-State Landscape/Architecture students Emily Voigt and Janda Schulte on Riverfront projects
At the bottom of an unsuspecting stairwell in the Riley County Police Department Headquarters, an ominous set of large locking doors leads to the Riley County Jail. Entering the jail, one is greeted by a large reception desk manned by an officer wearing a tan uniform with a sewn-on Riley County Corrections badge. Around the corner is the break room, and down the hall a visitor may see lower-risk inmates doing chores. There is no sign of daylight at this point. Everything is made of safety glass, concrete and steel. Checking his radio and chatting with an inmate folding laundry…
It took longer than expected, but Kansas State extended its Big 12-best NFL Draft streak to 24 years when the Cincinnati Bengals selected Jordan Willis Friday night. Willis was projected by some experts to go in Thursday’s opening round, but slid to the third round before receiving a call from Cincinnati. The 2016 Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year enjoyed two excellent seasons to cap his career at K-State. Last year, he recorded 11.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss. He also forced three fumbles and recovered one. Willis is the highest K-State defensive end taken since 2000, when…
While K-State President Richard Myers has quickly cemented his presence on campus since going from interim president to the official pick by the Kansas Board of Regents in November, there were still a few i’s to dot and t’s to cross. KSU held its official inauguration for Myers Friday morning inside McCain Auditorium, where the retired four-star general was formally introduced as the 14th President of Kansas State University. Myers, a 1965 KSU graduate and the 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was called on after former K-State President Kirk Schulz surprised the Little Apple last year with his decision…
TOPEKA — Short skirts and revealing shirts are among the garments Kansas Department of Revenue employees are barred from wearing under a new dress code. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Revenue Secretary Sam Williams authorized implementation of the fashion rules Monday. Employees who meet face-to-face with customers aren’t allowed to expose people to “obscene or offensive tattoos or facial or body piercings.” The policy also stipulates clothing with a deep neckline may be worn only with a “non-revealing shirt underneath.” Dress and skirt hems more than 3 inches above the knee are banned, as is clothing that reveals undergarments or the…
The 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, is scheduled to deploy this fall to Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. Approximately 4,000 Soldiers assigned to the “Dagger” brigade will deploy as part of the regular rotation of forces in that region and will replace the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, based out of Fort Carson, Colorado. “The Dagger brigade is looking forward to deploying back to Europe,” said Col. David Gardner, commander of 2nd ABCT, 1st ID. “The brigade has served most of its 100-year history in support of our European allies and will…
It may look like the real deal, but Manhattan Firefighters have been conducting annual firefighting certification testing at the Manhattan Regional Airport. The testing was going on Friday. A photo of the training was provided by Airport Director Jesse Romo. Manhattan Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Almes confirmed it was part of an annual exercise. Almes adds the training was for Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting, adding they are required to annually certify firefighters that are responsible for working at or covering the airport per the FAA. The training includes classroom portions in rescue and firefighting of aircraft. There is also a…
Today’s guests on In Focus were State Representative Ron Highland of Wabaunsee County and Riley County Police Director Brad Schoen. Highland: Schoen:
Riley County Officers filed a report for theft on Wildcat Creek Road yesterday at approximately 11:30 AM. Officers listed Riley County as the victim when a county worker reported that an unknown suspect took 9 signs marking a sharp turn. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $600.00. 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. A 15 year-old Manhattan youth was arrested in the 2100 block of Poyntz Avenue…