WICHITA– A new government report shows Kansas growers planted this spring more of their fields into corn and soybeans, and put in fewer acres of sorghum. The National Agricultural Statistics Service said Thursday that Kansas farmers planted 4.8 million acres in corn, an increase of 16 percent compared to a year ago. About 95 percent were biotechnology varieties. Also up in the state are soybean acres. The agency said Kansas had 4.15 million acres seeded in soybeans, an increase of 6 percent compared to last year. Plantings this spring of sorghum are down 7 percent to 3.15 million acres. Sunflower…
Author: KMAN Staff
During the Fourth of July weekend, Fort Riley’s secondary access control points will be closed. Grant Gate – Closed from 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 5 Estes Gate – Closed from 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 5 12th Street Gate privately-owned (personal) vehicles – Closed from 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 5 12th Street Gate commercial vehicles – Open until 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30; open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 1; closed Sunday and Monday Those who have a government-issued ID card or Fort Riley-issued…
KMAN’s Cathy Dawes had a chance to speak with former State Representative Richard Carlson, who is taking on the interim role as KDOT Secretary:
KMAN’s Cathy Dawes had a chance to visit with the new Senior Administrator with Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Bob Copple:
KMAN editorial by Program Director Dave Lewis on the closure of Varneys:
The first guests on In Focus were Wamego Pyro Crew and Chamber: Program Assistant Wamego Chamber of Commerce Kara Holle and Pyro Crew members Neil Ebert and Chris Hupe. The next guests on In Focus were Karen Hibbard and Dr. Marks.
A Westmoreland woman was arrested on Wednesday. Wanda Silva, 39,while in the 300 block of 11th Street in Ogden on Wednesday morning. Silva was arrested on a warrant for the offense of failure to appear (original offense of possess opiates, opium, or narcotic drug). She was given a bond of $15,000. She was not confined at the Riley County Jail. A Manhattan woman was arrested Wednesday. Riley County Police Department arrested Holly McDaniel, 25, while at the RCPD on the offense of possession of opiates, opium, or a narcotic drug and trafficking contraband into a correctional facility. She was given a…
For the last eleven years Superintendent Bob Shannon has led USD 383 to new heights, but last night he said goodbye to the administrators and board members of the Manhattan-Ogden school district. In his final spoken report to the board, Shannon delivered his final end-of-the-year report and talked about the success and challenges presented over the last year. He also reflected on some of the challenges they have overcome in the last 11 years which includes a bond issue and building remodeling. While Shannon was largely complementary to the employees of the district, he also warns of the challenges ahead. “The financial condition…
The Kansas Department of Transportation will undergo a leadership change. Governor, Sam Brownback announced Wednesday that KDOT Secretary, Mike King will step down from his post on July 15th. According to a statement from the Governor’s office, former State Representative, Richard Carlson of St. Mary’s will step in as interim Secretary while a search for a permanent is conducted. Carlson was a Pottawatomie County Commissioner for 12 years, prior to being elected as a State Representative in 2004.
Peggy Schmidt is joining the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University as associate dean for academic programs and student affairs. Schmidt has been a faculty member in veterinary education for 12 years, and served as an academic director for nine. Schmidt currently serves as Director of Outcomes Assessment at Western University of Health Sciences. She is also an associate professor of population health and epidemiology. Schmidt earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science with meat animal emphasis at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 1993. She then earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota…