TOPEKA — A civil rights advisory panel says a Kansas law requiring people to show photo ID at the polls and provide proof-of-citizenship documents to register to vote may discriminate against minorities. It also urges the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division to investigate whether the Kansas law violates federal voting laws. The Kansas City Star first reported on the draft report from the Kansas Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission of Civil Rights. The Safe and Fair Elections Act passed in 2011 has been championed by Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach as a way to prevent voter fraud. Kobach calls…
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TOPEKA — Kansas legislative committees are preparing to debate raising income taxes and other budget-balancing moves. The Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee expected to vote Tuesday on a plan from the chamber’s GOP leaders for boosting personal income taxes. The bill would eliminate an income tax exemption for more than 330,000 farmers and business owners and increase rates for all income taxpayers to raise $660 million over two years. The Senate Ways and Means Committee planned to discuss spending issues. It was reviewing accounting moves and other steps proposed by Brownback that include scaling back state contributions to public employee pensions.…
Tuesday’s guests on In Focus were Manhattan Mayor Usha Reddi and City Manager Ron Fehr.
On Monday’s In Focus, Andrew Shores sat down with Tresa Landis and Mary Stamey from the Manhattan chapter of the American Association of University Women. The AAUW is hosting an International Women’s Day celebration on March 8 in Manhattan.
Austen Doyal, 23, of Manhattan, was arrested in the 100 block of Courthouse Plz. on February 6, 2017 at approximately 10:20 AM. Doyal was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia, and a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. Doyal’s total bond was set at $12,000.00. Doyal was not confined at the time of this report.
A Junction City woman has been arrested in connection with a Sunday evening altercation in Junction City that sent a Junction City man to the hospital. According to a news release from Junction City Police late Monday afternoon, police were dispatched at approximately 7:33 PM to the 700 block of W. 6th St. in reference to a subject that was bleeding. Upon arrival Ama Horton,34, was located and found to have multiple stab wounds. Horton was interviewed and a suspect was identified. Horton was transported to the Geary Community Hospital by ambulance where he was treated and released. Officers responded to…
Dean Wade scored 20 points for a second consecutive meeting with rival Kansas, but it was not enough to lift his team to its second win in a row over a Top-5 opponent. Kansas State let an early lead fade away in a 74-71 loss to the No. 3 Jayhawks Monday night. “We had some opportunities,” K-State coach Bruce Weber said. “We played hard and we out-rebounded them. We just rushed too many things.” K-State, coming off a win at Baylor 48 hours prior, led by as many as 12 in the early going. The Wildcats were hitting outside shots…
EMPORIA — The BNSF Railway Company has announced plans to invest $125 million in Kansas this year to improve its railways in the state. The Emporia Gazette reports the investment is part of the company’s $3.4 billion capital expenditure plan in 2017. Burlington Northern Santa Fe plans to expand a Kansas City, Kansas, auto facility and track maintenance work. The plan includes new rail ties and replacement of track portions between Wellington and Kansas City, and Emporia to Garden City. BNSF Railway Public Affairs Director Andy Williams says the maintenance on the section from Emporia to Newton will start later in…
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 4900 block of Ladera Ct. on February 3, 2017 at approximately 9:00 AM. Officers listed Lesley Isom, 54, of Manhattan, as the victim when he reported than an unknown suspect forced their way into a home under construction and took 2 air compressors, a radio, and other miscellaneous construction equipment, as well as damaging a door frame. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,390.00. 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…
HOUSTON — Tom Brady’s record fifth Super Bowl win was his finest. New England’s star quarterback earned game MVP honors after leading a comeback from a record 25-point deficit for a 34-28 win over Atlanta in the first Super Bowl that went to overtime. James White scored the game winner from two yards out on the only possession of the extra period as New England scored the final 31 points of the game. Brady led the charge going 43 of 62 for 466 yards and two scores. His passing attempts and passing yardage set Super Bowl records. His fourth Super Bowl…