Kansas State head football coach Bill Snyder addressed reports of his current health Monday, which will not affect his duties leading the Wildcat program, according to a press release from the athletic department. “I feel bad having to release this information about my health in this manner prior to sharing it in person with so many personal friends, distant family, players and their families, past and present, and many of the Kansas State football family so close to our program,” Snyder said. “But, with so much talk presently out there, I certainly owe it to everyone to make them aware…
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Kansas’ medical board is enmeshed in a lengthy legal dispute over revoking the license of a doctor whose second opinions allowed the late Dr. George Tiller to terminate late-term pregnancies. A Shawnee County judge has for the second time overturned a board decision against Dr. Ann Kristin Neuhaus and directed it to reconsider its punishment. The judge narrowed the case in 2014 to problems with her record-keeping and last month ruled that the board did not adequately justify its revocation of her license on those grounds. The board expects to take up the case again in June.…
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Lawrence city officials are trying to determine if they have to allow skydiving at the city’s airport now that the Federal Aviation Administration has determined that three areas could accommodate the activity. The Lawrence Journal World reports that city attorneys are looking into the issue. City Commissioner Mike Amyx says he wants to know what the rules are. City officials are concerned about allowing skydiving at the airport because it could interfere with other businesses. But the city doesn’t want to jeopardize the grants the FAA provides, which account for 90 percent of the funding for improvements…
Unity and opportunity was the theme of an address by a popular conservative speaker at Saturday’s luncheon during the annual Kansas GOP Convention held in Manhattan at the Hilton Garden Inn. The convention began Friday night with a welcome reception at the Flint Hills Discovery Center — which was met with protest across the street. Protesters advocated for the expansion of KanCare — the state’s Medicaid program — more adequate classroom funding for public schools and for the repeal of a state law that will force universities to allow the concealed carry of firearms on campus starting July 1. Protesters also showed…
Friday night the Kansas GOP held its welcome reception inside the Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan to kickoff its 2017 convention. But state Republicans weren’t just welcomed by a dinner and drinks. They were also welcomed by over 100 protesters across the street on Manhattan’s Blue Earth Plaza. “We’re really humbled by all the people who came out tonight and stood here in solidarity for the people in our state,” said Jessica Kerr, who is a board member for the Manhattan Alliance for Peace and Justice. “When I think about, I think about what the GOP in Kansas represents,…
Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder has been hospitalized with a “serious but very treatable” health issue, according to multiple reports Friday. The news was first broken by GoPowercat.com’s Tim Fitzgerald. The 77-year-old College Football Hall of Fame inductee has been receiving treatment at a Kansas City facility and is expected to make a full recovery, according to the Wichita Eagle’s Kellis Robinett. Snyder is coming off his 25th season as the Wildcats’ coach. His 2016 team finished 9-4 with a victory over Texas A&M in the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl in late December. The Eagle reports Snyder expects to…
Patrons of Aggieville have two fewer establishments to choose from. Rusty’s and Rusty’s Outback are closing their doors in Manhattan’s bar district after years of service to the community. A press release detailing the closures circulated on social media Friday morning.
Unless you have been hibernating this winter, you have surely heard the booms and blasts emanating from Fort Riley. The live artillery exercises are slated to continue until the end of February, however, there may be a lull in action next week as the army switches training exercises. Kirk Hutchinson, Fort Riley Public Affairs Specialist, said he has received countless phone calls inquiring about the increase in action on post. “The loudest part we’re hearing is the division artillery readiness test,” said Hutchinson. “Those are the big guns — and they sound big.” The tests are invaluable for the division, according…
KMAN’s Cathy Dawes spoke with Manhattan Regional Airport Director Jesse Romo Friday morning: Manhattan Mayor Usha Reddi visited with Cathy Dawes Friday afternoon: The City of Manhattan has decided to accept larger aircraft and make needed security modifications despite earlier concerns about the expense of such a quick project. Mayor Usha Reddi had told KMAN Wednesday evening given the 90 day period imposed by Express Jet, making the plans to receive the jets didn’t seem feasible at this time. An emergency meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday evening following the City Commission Work Session. But on Thursday, the…
Today’s guests on In Focus were: U.S. Senator Pat Roberts State Senator Tom Hawk K-State Provost April Mason Junction City High School Principal Melissa Sharp; USD 475 Executive Director of Communications Mat Droge