In this edition of In Focus, Cathy Dawes talks with Pottawatomie County Commissioner Pat Weixelman and Sheriff Greg Riat. In addition, Irwin Army Community Hospital’s Wayne Darsow and Fort Riley Department of Public Health, Melissa Rickel-Morrill.
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LAWRENCE — A white University of Kansas assistant professor who used a racial slur during a class discussion on race will not have her contract renewed after the next academic year. Andrea Quenette, an assistant professor of communication studies, told The Lawrence Journal-World Monday the university notified her last week that she would not be reappointed to her position at the end of the spring 2017 semester. Some graduate students complained about Quenette after she used the racial slur in November, a day after the university held a contentious forum on race and discrimination. A school review concluded in mid-March that Quenette…
Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is an honor that most Boy Scouts only dream of, but a Manhattan teenager recently became one of the few after completing his Eagle Scout project. Nick Higgs, a recent graduate of Manhattan High, says he knew he wanted to give back to USD 383 when it came time to complete his Eagle Scout project. Higgs worked with students at Lee Elementary to design an outdoor reading space with benches and flowers for the children to enjoy. Higgs says the project required extensive planning, and he also had to complete an Eagle Scout binder.…
Police responded to a single vehicle motorcycle collision on May 22, 2016 at approximately 4:00 PM. Officials have issued a press release outlining more details. Those with information about crimes in our area are encouraged to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals have been off to a slow start in defense of their World Series championship. Now that Perez has found his swing, the Royals appear primed to go on a run. Perez had a career-high five hits, including a double, a triple and an RBI, to lead the Royals to a 10-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. “I think everyone is trying to do the best they can do. It’s a long season,” said Perez, who has hit safely in nine straight games. “Sometimes it will be tough…
*Courtesy of K-State Sports Information* MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State will return to the Sprint Center this upcoming season when the Wildcats play host to Pac-12 foe Washington State in the Wildcat Classic on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. K-State has played at least one game at the Sprint Center in 10 consecutive seasons, including seven matchups in the Wildcat Classic dating back to 2007. The Wildcats are 6-1 all-time in Wildcat Classic games. “We always want to have a (non-conference) game in Kansas City at the Sprint Center,” said head coach Bruce Weber. “It’s not only a great opportunity to…
“The Game” on KMAN breaks down the busy sports weekend. The Royals win another series taking two out of three at Chicago against the White Sox. Now the boys in blue begin a series at Minnesota three and a half games out of first place in the AL Central. The weekend headlines feature the NBA playoffs and K-State baseball closing the regular season at TCU. Plus “You can’t be serious” to close the show. All that and much more on “The Game” on KMAN. HOUR 1 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1-Royals-series-at-White-Sox.mp3 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2-Weekend-Headlines-2.mp3 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/3-KSU-defense-in-2016.mp3 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/4-KU-FB-and-BBall-fights.mp3 HOUR 2 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/5-Alex-Gordon-to-DL.mp3 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/6-Most-indispensable-player-in-CFB.mp3 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/7-Replacement-in-RF-for-Royals.mp3 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/8-YCBS.mp3
WICHITA — The latest government report shows winter wheat in Kansas is turning color as harvest draws closer. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Monday that 96 percent of the wheat has headed, with 16 percent now coloring Wheat condition is rated as 8 percent poor to very poor while 33 percent is in fair shape. The agency says 51 percent is in good condition and 8 percent is in excellent condition. Meanwhile, spring planting made some progress last week despite some rainy days that kept farmers out of fields. About 90 percent of the corn has now been seeded in Kansas,…
Zoning and subdivision rules in Riley County could be rewritten soon. Riley County Planning and Development director Monty Wedel told county commissioners Monday morning his department has hired LSL Planning of Northglenn, Colo. Their first visit will be this week. Wedel said the firm will interview a variety of “stakeholder groups” to gather perspectives related to current regulations. A Steering Committee, which Wedel said will represent many different sectors of the community, has also been formed to provide guidance to the project. Commissioners will meet with the firm along with the county planning board and the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board in…
TOPEKA, KAN. – A Topeka man pleaded guilty Monday, admitting to conspiring with a man who planned to detonate a vehicle bomb at Fort Riley. Alexander E. Blair, 30, Topeka, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy. During a plea hearing, Blair admitted he conspired with co-defendant John T. Booker, Jr., 21, Topeka. Asked after he was arrested about the fact Booker’s plan called for American service members to die in the bombing, Blair said: “That’s what they signed (up) for.” During an investigation of Booker, law enforcement officers learned that Blair shared some of the man’s extremist views and…