TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A bill has been proposed in the Kansas Legislature that would allow taxpayers to donate money to local schools. The Topeka Capital-Journal (http://bit.ly/1T9LumR ) reports that a House tax committee held a hearing about the proposed bill Wednesday. If passed, the bill would place options for $1, $5, $10 and empty spaces for taxpayers to write in their donation of choice and unified school district of choice on state individual income tax returns. State Rep. Joe Seiwert, who created the bill, said that his constituents often ask how they can make small donations to their school district.…
Author: KMAN Staff
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A Topeka has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for luring a carjacking victim to a motel with an online advertisement and robbing a store. The U.S. attorney’s office says 26-year-old Wesley Lavern Harris was sentenced Wednesday for carjacking and robbery. He admitted to leaving the victim in the Topeka motel’s bathtub after taking the man’s keys, money and car. Harris and others had lured the victim to the motel in June by advertising sexual services online. Harris also admitted that the next day, he robbed a Lawrence store and threatened to kill an…
A months-long dilemma came to a close at Wednesday night’s USD 383 Board of Education meeting. The board has been preoccupied since December with a parent complaint. Tony Wichmann wishes for his daughter to be able to compete with the Manhattan High swim team, but be privately instructed by her own swim coach. The board unanimously voted against Wichmann’s request last night in a 7-0 vote. “The member of a team needs to practice with the team and with the coach, and that’s where I land,” said board member Dave Colburn. Vice president Aaron Estabrook also said the board’s priority…
Kansas State’s basketball season hasn’t gone according to plan. But that didn’t stop its senior class from leaving Bramlage Coliseum on a high note Wednesday night. The trio of Justin Edwards, Stephen Hurt and Brian Rohleder bid farewell to their home arena by knocking off TCU in dominant fashion, 79-54. “We said it was a big game and we prepared like it was a big game,” K-State coach Bruce Weber said. “It was a nice night. We played with energy and made plays.” Fittingly, it was Edwards that got things rolling. After trailing 4-0 out of the gate, K-State went…
“Richard Smith might as well have shot me that night…because I’m half dead.” Jennifer Rechsteiner is a mother in mourning. Her son, Tyler Nelson months away from earning his Agricultural Economics degree from Kansas State University, was shot and killed by a felon in possession of a gun. 62-year-old Richard Smith won’t be charged with manslaughter in the killing, prompting Nelson’s family to speak out. “He’s been in and out of jail for most of his life and he wasn’t supposed to have a gun,” Rechsteiner said as she recounted the incident. She continued, “I understand that people have a…
The edition of In Focus features Cathy Dawes along with Manhattan/Ogden USD 383 Supt. Bob Shannon; Retired Lieutenant Colonel Art DeGroat, Executive Director of Military & Veterans Affairs at Kansas State University; and Michelle Durgin, Fort Riley Child and Youth Services Coordinator.
The Riley County Police Department filed a report for vehicle burglary in the 500 block of Moro Street in Manhattan on March 1, 2016 at approximately 6:35 AM for an incident that likely occurred the night prior. Police listed Shaneen Silk-Valentino, 23, of Manhattan as the victim when her unsecured Jeep Liberty was entered by an unknown subject(s). Items which included clothing, accessories, and medication were removed and caused a loss of approximately $1,275.00. Officers continue to investigate the matter and ask that anyone with information contact the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Ashley Wright, 22, of Manhattan was arrested…
Manhattan fire crews responded to Manhattan High’s West Campus Wednesday morning. Crews were originally dispatched for what was believed to be a carbon monoxide alarm. First responders focused their investigation on a culinary kitchen classroom that has gas ovens, three of which had unlit pilot lights. The area of E hall was evacuated and classes were moved to the school’s auditorium as a precaution. 10 students/staff who reported symptoms were cared for by the school nurse and examined by emergency crews, no medical issues were found. Westar Energy and Kansas Gas Service were contacted about the incident, with no…
The below comes to KMAN courtesy of a K-State press release. MANHATTAN — K-State Proud, a student-led philanthropic campaign at Kansas State University, has more than a million reasons to celebrate. The campaign, in its 10th year, has raised $1,030,000. K-State Proud is a nationally recognized fundraising campaign for the university. Guided by the leadership of the K-State Student Foundation, the campaign encourages students to show their K-State pride through philanthropy. All campaign donations support Student Opportunity Awards for fellow Kansas State University students who have exhausted all other forms of financial aid. This year’s elected K-State Proud co-chairs are…
The Wamego City Commission revisited the Pool Facility improvement. At Tuesday’s meeting, City Manager Merl Page revisited the meeting with a working group that presented a plan for Pool enhancements. Page suggested forming an Ad Hoc committee consisting of those interested in the future of the City Pool. The Commission agreed to move forward with the formation of the ad hoc committee. In other business, Page said he received a call from John Guillan, Wamego Historical Society volunteer, who wants to put together an 1800’s exhibit in the old stone house. Page said this would be an extension of the…