Gov. Sam Brownback has announced that Kansas will prevent Planned Parenthood from receiving any funds through its Medicaid program. In his annual State of the State address Tuesday evening, the Republican governor also encouraged the GOP-dominated Legislature to enshrine his directive into law. Brownback used his speech to outline a broad legislative agenda on issues such as taxes, health care and education. He announced his action against Planned Parenthood near the end. The governor is a strong abortion opponent. He signed a law in 2011 to prevent Planned Parenthood from receiving federal family planning dollars through the state health department.…
Author: KMAN Staff
Iran was holding 10 U.S. Navy sailors and two small Navy boats after the boats had mechanical problems and drifted into Iranian waters, but American officials have received assurances from Tehran that they will be returned safely and promptly.
An aid convoy arrived on Monday night in the besieged town of Madaya in rural Damascus with food and humanitarian supplies for a civilian population who have been cut off from assistance for months.
Court dates have been set in a couple of prominent Pottawatomie County cases. Dakota Fair, 18, is set for a February first preliminary hearing on attempted murder related charges following a bond hearing Tuesday afternoon in Pottawatomie county court. Fair’s charges involve the shooting of Tyrel Britton, 23, two weeks ago on Mt. Zion Road in rural St. George. ### A bond hearing and status was set for January 19th for Brian Duzan, who has been charged with aggravated burglary, possession of methamphetamine, and misdemeanor theft charges. Duzan was arrested in Wamego last Wednesday while hiding in the ceiling at…
In this edition of In Focus, KMAN’s Cathy Dawes speaks with Riley County Commission Chair, Ben Wilson; County Counselor, Clancy Holeman; and Deputy County Counselor, Craig Cox.
The Riley County Police Department is investigating a report of burglary in the 1000 block of Garden Way in Manhattan which occurred during the day on January 11, 2016. The report was filed on January 11, 2016 at approximately 3:50 PM and consisted of approximately $1,200.00 worth of loss. Officers found that Aaron Whitmore, 22, of Manhattan became the victim in this crime when several items to include a flat panel television, an Xbox 360 and 3 controllers, as well as a smart television, and US currency were removed from his home without his permission. Currently suspect(s) are unknown and…
Wamego’s USD 320 approved a resolution to refinance the District’s 2009 Bond. At Monday’s meeting, Wichita based Bond Counsel, Gilmore & Bell’s Kevin Cowan reviewed the refinance opportunity of the District’s 2009 Bond which would save the District over $115,000. After going over the specifics of the financing, a motion was made to authorize the offering for sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 of the USD 320 School District. Cowan said the District could still back out if the timing turns out to be wrong by the time the paperwork is completed. In other business, the Board authorized…
The second of four candidates for Manhattan/Ogden USD 383’s Superintendent position has been announced. Dr. Robert Diepenbrock currently serves as the Superintendent of Kingman-Norwich Public Schools – USD 331 and has been in that position since July of 2010. He has also served Flint Hill Public Schools (USD 492) as a Middle School Principal, Elementary Principal and Superintendent (2005 – 2010). Prior to that, he was the High School Principal in Andale (USD 267), preK – grade 12 Principal at St. Xavier Parish School in Junction City and the Co-Principal, Dean of Student, Athletic Director at Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic…
The streets of Tuscaloosa were packed with ecstatic students after Alabama defeated Clemson 45-40 to win the College Football Playoff championship.
Mexican officials allowed cameras to tour a home where Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman was hiding prior to his arrest last week. The home was badly damaged in a military raid shortly before his arrest.