Guests on today’s edition of In Focus included Riley County Police Department Captain Josh Kyle, as well as Senator Pat Roberts. Kyle: Roberts:
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Officers filed a report for theft in the 2000 block of Mayday Rd. yesterday at approximately 11:30 AM. Officers listed Dean Rothlisberger, 68, of Green, as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect took two rifles from a home. 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. Kahahl Bobian, 23, of Manhattan, was arrested in the 2500 block of Farm…
TOPEKA — A Democratic leader wants the Kansas Legislature to have independent attorneys investigate sexual harassment allegations. Minority Leader Jim Ward also promised Thursday that fellow Democrats in the Kansas House will undergo training on sexual harassment at a December retreat. And Ward pledged that he’ll be willing to remove committee assignments from any House Democrat found to have committed sexual harassment. The Legislature’s policies say that allegations against lawmakers by their employees are investigated by its administrative services office. Republican leaders said they trust that process. Ward commented a day after a former Democratic legislative staffer said she was…
WASHINGTON — The Republican-led Senate Foreign Relations Committee narrowly approved the nomination of Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback to be U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom. On an 11-10 vote Thursday, the panel recommended that the full Senate consider President Donald Trump’s selection of Brownback for the State Department post. Brownback thanked the committee in a tweet “for voting on my nomination favorably.” LGBT rights groups decry Brownback’s nomination because of his conservative views on issues such as same-sex marriage. During his confirmation hearing, Brownback defended his decision as Kansas governor to scrap an executive order that barred discrimination based on…
October sales tax reports show $940,404 collected in Manhattan, which continues to be down from last year’s $970,635 collected. The number is well above October 2015 numbers though of $892,303. And the net budget impact for the month indicates a positive of $34,670–which is better than last month’s negative budget impact number. A reminder October sales tax reports reflect retail sales in August. City of Manhattan Finance Director Bernie Hayen says “total receipts from the City’s one-cent sales tax continues to remain flat and behind budget – but manageable.”
Grandview Plaza’s police chief has been arrested. Shawn Peirano was taken into custody earlier this week for domestic battery and criminal restraint. A news release from the Geary County Sheriff’s Office indicates a report of a disturbance Sunday. During the investigation, Chief Peirano was taken into custody. The release adds this is an active, ongoing investigation and there will be no further comments or updates until the investigation is complete.
Today’s guests on In Focus were Via Christi Health Mission Integration Director Caitlin Pride, Julie Hettinger and Leslie Campbell with the Riley County Health Department, and Pawnee Mental Health Executive Director Robbin Cole.
SENECA — SKF USA says it plans to close its plant in Seneca during the next 18 months, eliminating 170 jobs in the small town north of Topeka. The plant is one of the main employers in Seneca, which has a population of about 2,000 people. SKF USA is owned by Sweden-based SKF Group. The company said Tuesday it is consolidating its industrial seals manufacturing work. The work being done in Seneca will be transferred to a plant in Salt Lake City. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports Mayor Joe Mitchell called the decision a “huge blow” to the city. Mitchell said…
Today’s guests were Riley County USD 378 Superintendent Cliff Williams and Blue Valley-Randolph USD 384 Superintendent Brady Burton. They were followed by David Easterling, the manager of of Fort Riley’s Suicide Prevention Program, and Dr. Joseph Carmona, the deputy director of Behavioral Health at Irwin Army Community Hospital.
Riley County Police Officers responded to the report of an injury accident in the 2000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd at the Short Stop gas station Tuesday evening just before six p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a Buick Century driven by Vincent Young, 67, of Ogden, who may have suffered a medical condition, had struck a Honda Civic driven by Misty Mann, 21, of St. George. Young was transported to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries.