TOPEKA — A group representing electronic cigarette retailers in Kansas is fighting to prevent the state from enforcing a new tax on vaping fluid. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that a lobbyist for the Kansas Vapers Association argued during a legislative committee meeting Tuesday that the bill imposing the new tax on e-cigarettes was drafted poorly and made the original intent unclear. The association told the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations that legislators should revisit the law before allowing the Kansas Department of Revenue to enforce the tax. A provision to a tax bill passed in 2015 imposed a new…
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Riley County Police responded to a single vehicle accident with injuries in the 6400 block of Fort Riley Blvd today at approximately 4:40 AM. Officers found that Erika Benko, 23, of New Cambria, lost control of her silver Toyota passenger car when she slid off the road. Benko was transported to Via Christi by EMS for treatment. Officers also filed a report for aggravated burglary in the 1500 block of Oxford Pl. this morning at approximately 5:30 AM. Officers listed Nicolas Birdsell, 23, of Manhattan, as the victim when an unknown male suspect entered Nicolas’ residence through the front door…
NORMAN, Oklahoma (Randy Peterson) – A furious fourth quarter comeback by (25/rv) Kansas State gave the Wildcats a late lead, but (20/24) Oklahoma knocked down a late three-pointer to send the game to overtime and hold off the Wildcats’ upset bid, 85-80. The Sooners have now won 10 straight games at the Lloyd Noble Center over K-State. K-State (11-4, 1-2 Big 12) had five players in double figures led by a career-high from junior guard Karyla Middlebrook with 27 points and seven rebounds. Senior center Breanna Lewis added 15 points and six rebounds. Freshman Eternati Willock added 11 points and…
WICHITA — The government’s January crops snapshot says most of Kansas has remained dry this past month, prompting some concerns about development of the state’s winter wheat. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Tuesday that wheat condition is rated as 5 percent very poor and 14 percent poor. About 37 percent is in fair condition with 42 percent in good and 2 percent in excellent shape. About 92 percent of the cotton crop has now been harvested in the state. Calving is also underway in Kansas with 7 percent complete. Lambing progress is 3 percent complete.
WASHINGTON — A new Kansas Congressman is dishing out discipline after his 17-year-old son pulled a dance move resembling a sneeze during a photo shoot with House Speaker Paul Ryan after the U.S. House of Representatives swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol. U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall tweeted: “He’s grounded.” During the photo shoot Tuesday, Cal Marshall held the Bible with his father and Ryan. As the photographer prepared to take photos, the son raised one arm in the move popularized by sports celebrities known as dabbing, hiding his face as if he was about to sneeze. Ryan asked if he was OK.…
City commissioners met with only 1 item on the General Agenda but found themselves debating other issues and concerns. Commissioner Wynn Butler first expressed concern over the funding of two items on the Consent Agenda. Butler said his concern wasn’t in funding the items themselves, but where the funding was coming from. Butler implied the commission needs to be more aware of the small payments made on a regular basis and what funding sources each small payment derives from. Commissioners then heard from representatives from the Public Works Department and Benesch Consulting among others, on plans for the K-18/K-113 Diverging…
LAWRENCE — Svi Mykhailiuk claimed he had no idea whether he traveled during his coast-to-coast, buzzer-beating layup that gave No. 3 Kansas a dramatic 90-88 victory over Kansas State on Tuesday night. Wildcats coach Bruce Weber couldn’t have been more certain. “I think everybody knows what happened. Want to see my phone? There’s a hundred (messages),” Weber said. “Everybody knows what happened. I mean, it’s obvious. The TV people came up to me. Everyone.” Indeed, replays showed Mykhailiuk picking up his dribble shy of midcourt and taking four massive strides to the basket. But the officiating crew of Mike Stuart, Ray…
John and Tyler break down K-State’s matchup at Allen Fieldhouse. Plus, they discuss Big 12 bowl game performances, talk with the voice of the KU Jayhawks Brian Hanni, discuss Bracketology and the NFL Draft and You Can’t Be Serious.
TOPEKA — Kansas revenue officials say the state slightly exceeded revenue estimates in December. The Kansas Department of Revenue said Tuesday tax collections in December were nearly $531 million, exceeding revenue estimates by about $6 million, or about 1 percent. Combined with higher than expected revenues in November, the state’s budget shortfall in the current fiscal year is now about $342 million. The new numbers come after state officials drastically reduced the revenue forecasts in November. The biggest gains in December were in individual income taxes, which came in $2.2 million, or nearly 5 percent, above the official estimates. They were…
A former K-State student cited in a federal court lawsuit filed against the university who allegedly raped two different women in 2014 and 2015 pleaded not guilty to those charges Tuesday morning in Riley County District Court. Jared Gihring appeared in court with Brenda Jordan as counsel. The lawsuit, filed by the two women, argues KSU failed to perform its due diligence in investigating Gihring and that little action was taken against him after one of the women brought Gihring to K-State’s attention in May 2014. The lawsuit states she told the university’s Office of Affirmative Action she was raped by multiple K-State…