Fort Riley will host a ceremony to honor Vietnam War Veterans. The following statement was released by the 1st Infantry Division Public Affairs Office: FORT RILEY, Kan. – Soldiers returning from deployment today are often met with family, friends and fanfare, but that wasn’t always the case decades ago as troops came home from fighting in the Vietnam War. To properly honor the Soldiers who fought in the conflict and the sacrifices they made, the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will host a Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony Nov. 6 on Fort Riley. “The 1st Infantry Division – the…
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There were no fatalities reported from Friday’s storm as emergency personnel across South and Central Texas rushed to close roadways overwhelmed by water and respond to high-water rescues.
The United States, Russia and more than a dozen other nations have directed the UN to initiate a new diplomatic process with Syria’s government and opposition with the goal of reaching a nationwide ceasefire and political transition.
A Fort Riley soldier who was found at his on-post residence dead from a gunshot wound early Wednesday evening has been named. A press release from Fort Riley identified the deceased as Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Boynton, 84th Explosive Ordinance Disposal of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team. According to special agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, foul play is not suspected at this point, but agents have not completely ruled it out while conducting a complete and thorough investigation. No other individuals were injured. No additional information will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the investigation. Boynton joined…
Today’s guests on In Focus were: Susie Kufahl, Director of Communications and Development with Community HealthCare System, Inc. in Onaga Julie Grove on behalf of the Hoop Scoop for Women event at KSU In Focus also featured a segment with Nobel Laureate Astrophysicist Adam Riess, who gave a lecture at K-State earlier in the week; and Professor Charles Epp, who spoke about racial bias and police.
TOPEKA — A January preliminary hearing is scheduled for a Chanute man accused in the traffic death of a Topeka bicyclist. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Glenda Taylor died after she was hit by a car while riding her bicycle in Crawford County in June. Taylor, the head of the Washburn University art department, was participating in an amateur time trial when she was hit. Todd M. Kidwell is charged with second-degree reckless murder in her death. He’s also charged with reckless driving, improper passing of a bicycle and driving left in a no-passing zone. He’s scheduled to appear in Crawford…
OLATHE — The American Civil Liberties Union says a Kansas City suburb violated the free speech rights of a man by telling him he would be ticketed or fined if he continued carrying signs reading, “Smile God Loves You,” and, “Junk It All But Jesus.” The ACLU’s Kansas affiliate notified Olathe Thursday that a city employee told Dustin Strouse he couldn’t stand with the signs on a public sidewalk at an Olathe intersection. ACLU attorney Doug Bonney says people have the right to carry signs in public places. The ACLU asked the city to make it clear that Strouse’s sign-carrying doesn’t violate…
TOPEKA — Kansas congressman Tim Huelskamp has voted for Paul Ryan as House speaker after previously backing another candidate. Huelskamp’s vote Thursday to install Ryan as the new speaker means all four members of the state’s all-GOP delegation in the chamber supported the Wisconsin Republican. Huelskamp, who represents the Manhattan area, is a tea party favorite who represents the 1st District of western and central Kansas and backed Florida Republican Daniel Webster as late as Wednesday. But Huelskamp said in a statement Thursday that Ryan promised to make the House less centralized and to debate major legislation only if a…
Adrienne Olejnik of Rossville announced on Thursday that she is running for the Kansas House of Representatives. Olejnik, a Democrat, will challenge incumbent Republican Ron Highland in the 51st district. Olejnik, who is the director of the Rossville Community Library and a member of the Rossville City Council, cited a desire to create opportunity for all as her reason for running for the Kansas Legislature. “I am running for office because I can’t sit quietly any longer as Gov. Brownback and Rep. Highland pass damaging policies that put the future of our entire state at risk,” Olejnik said.…
Manhattan’s Sunset Zoo has enjoyed a good week. Last weekend the zoo’s annual “SPOOKtacular” weekend event saw over 8,000 visitors and the zoo saw over 80,000 annual visitors for the first time in its 81-year history. Thursday night in the zoo’s Nature Exploration Center, it was once again accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. To be accredited, the zoo underwent a thorough review to ensure it has and will continue to meet rising standards, which include animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety. AZA requires zoos and aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous accreditation process every five years…