The abrupt firing of FBI director James Comey by President Donald Trump Tuesday evening sent shockwaves across the country and longtime U.S. Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas told KMAN Wednesday afternoon he understood the action. “Well, I think what really happened was, Rod Rosenstein, who is the Deputy Attorney General, he came on board and one of his first duties was to take a look at the whole situation with Mr. Comey, and the election, etcetera, etcetera, and he did that,” Roberts said in a phone interview. “And basically, he said that in the last year, under Director Comey, that the FBI’s…
Author: KMAN Staff
WICHITA — A judge has told Kansas’ top elections official to disclose proposed changes to federal voting laws that he took to a meeting with President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson says she reviewed the materials and found no error in the magistrate’s earlier ruling that required Secretary of State Kris Kobach to turn over the documents. Robinson ordered Kobach to produce them by Friday to the American Civil Liberties Union in a lawsuit challenging a state law requiring voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when voting. An Associated Press photo of that November meeting showed Kobach holding…
Riley County Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of Yuma St. on May 9, 2017 at approximately 9:15 AM. Officers listed Emily Vogts, 21, of Manhattan, as the victim when she reported that an unknown suspect threw a beer bottle at her rear window, shattering it. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.00. 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.…
Today’s guests on In Focus included Rock Creek’s USD 323 Junior/Senior High school Principal Eric Koppes & Wamego’s USD 320 Superintendent Tim Winter, Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo, and Geary County’s USD 475 Executive Director of Communications Matthew Droge. Koppes & Winter: Vargo: Droge:
Updated: Wednesday noon: The accident on K-99 early Wednesday morning involved a fatality. The Kansas Highway Patrol has announced Nicole Chilcott, 34, of Westmoreland was originally taken to Stormont Vail in Topeka, but she now is listed as a fatality. KHP indicates Chilcott was driving a Dodge Ram southbound on K-99 when it went left of center and into the northbound lane, leaving the roadway with no sign of braking or evasive maneuver. The vehicle jumped a culvert and struck a tree on the front left side of the vehicle. The accident was reported at 6:39 a.m. On K-99 milepost…
A new property tax lid took effect on January 1, but Manhattan residents may not experience the property tax savings statehouse leaders intended when they passed the bill two years ago. At Tuesday night’s Manhattan city commission work session, city staff introduced the first draft of the 2018 budget that calls for a 3.194 mill increase, or roughly $2.5 million. The city would collect $28,393,186 in property taxes if the proposed mill levy passes later this summer. “We’re awful early in the process,” said Bernie Hayen, director of finance. “We wanted to get out the gate fast, in case an election might…
TOPEKA — A Kansas Senate committee has approved a bill that would repeal a tax break for farmers and business owners championed by Republican Gov. Sam Brownback as a pro-growth policy. The Assessment and Taxation Committee’s action Monday sends the measure to the Senate for debate. But the bill doesn’t come close to closing projected budget shortfalls totaling $887 million through June 2019 or providing additional funds for public schools. The bill ends an exemption granted in 2012 that allows more than 330,000 farmers and business owners to avoid personal income taxes on their profits. Critics contend the policy is unfair to…
A noose found in a tree on the campus of K-State Friday didn’t go unnoticed by university president Richard Myers. In Monday’s K-State Today, Myers released a statement on the finding, which can be read below: Last Friday, a beautiful spring day was marred by an ugly symbol found on our Manhattan campus. Near Mid-Campus drive, a noose was found hanging from one of our specimen trees. The juxtaposition between ugliness and beauty could not be more profound. While we do not know the intent of the person who placed the noose, the effect on the K-State campus was immediate.…
Today’s guest is Riley County Commissioner Marvin Rodriguez.
BOSSIER CITY, La – (May 3, 2017) Navy Flight Demonstration Team, the “Blue Angels,” #7 Pilot Lt. Brandon Hempler, from Wamego, Kansas, briefs Bossier City Sheriff’s Detective Mike Lombardino prior to the detective’s backseat ride Wed., May 3, at Barksdale Air Force Base. Lombardino was among a handful of “key influencers” selected for the rare honor prior to the 2017 Defenders of Liberty Air Show scheduled May 5-7. The Blue Angels served as the lead performers for about 120,000 spectators. The Blue Angels are dedicated to representing the Navy and Marine Corps’ pride and professionalism, and to inspire a culture…