On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with: Riley County Police Captain Tim Hegarty Senator Pat Roberts
Author: KMAN Staff
The sine die session of the Kansas Legislature is over, with the group approving the postponement of a property tax lid until 2018. KMAN’s Cathy Dawes spoke with St. Rep. Sydney Carlin of Manhattan just moments after the vote:
It was a day of celebration for the Flint Hills Regional Council, with its fifth anniversary recognized on Thursday. Newly elected Board Chair Robert Boyd of Riley County told the group gathered about reasons to celebrate, including five years of molding an organization into a cooperative to each of the members’ mutual benefits and five years of expanding possibilities. Director Gary Stith listed the three focuses of the council which include transportation, economic development, and continuing to maintain services for area communities… A variety of folks spoke, with some admitting to skepticism when the group first got together–but having high praise…
MANHATTAN — On June 23-24, 150 key leaders met in Manhattan, Kansas, to discuss the future research activities and operations of the National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, or NBAF. “Pioneering Partnerships with NBAF: A summit with livestock producers and the animal health industry about science, synergy and security” was an industry-focused, invitation-only summit. It provided a centralized location for livestock producers, animal health industry leaders, researchers and policymakers to start discussions about how NBAF will work with the community and develop a strong working relationship between government and industry before the federal laboratory begins its operations. Participants shared their ideas,…
Officers with the Riley County Police Department arrested a Manhattan man on an out of district warrant for assault. Scott Barnett, 41, was taken into custody at approximately 10:50 PM Thursday while in the 2100 block of Fort Riley Boulevard. Barnett was arrested on a warrant for domestic related assault with extradition. The warrant originated in Morgan County, Missouri and carried a bond of $50,000. ### A Manhattan man faces drug-related charges following his arrest Thursday evening. Andre Quinton Jr, 32, was taken into custody at about 7:40 p.m. on possible offenses of possession of methamphetamine and driving while suspended. Quinton was…
Brian McNulty, Operations Project Manager with the U-S Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake reminds Country Stampede participants to stay away from the water during this early Friday morning live interview on KMAN:
France opened a terrorism investigation after an attack at a gas factory Friday left one person decapitated and multiple people wounded. French officials say two men attacked the factory in Southeastern France Friday morning.
The debate over the Confederate flag flying near the statehouse in South Carolina is expanding. In Mississippi, there’s bipartisan support to change the state flag— which has the Confederate flag worked into the design.
Since it began in 1996, the Country Stampede music festival has seen annual rises in attendance and excitement. Bringing the best and brightest stars to the Little Apple on a yearly basis means that, for many, their first Stampede will definitely not be their last. Jessica Smith and Maddie Winkler, both from here in Manhattan, had come to the Stampede for several years on General Admission tickets. This year, they’ve upgraded to VIP, which means a reserved seat closest to the stage along with meals and beverages. When asked why the Stampede is a must-see event, Winkler said “it’s unlike…
Pottawatomie County Sheriff Greg Riat and his staff weren’t too busy on Thursday night, and that was just fine for all involved. “So far, for the number of people here, everybody seem pretty happy”, said Riat. “And what I hear it’s a pretty good concert tonight”. He was referring to opening night headliner Thomas Rhett, who put on a entertaining show that had the crowd dancing and singing along. The Law Enforcement team charged with keeping things safe at Stampede is made up of several different local and state agencies. Riat mentioned that those agencies all work together. “We’ve got…