Global warming isn’t just affecting the weather, it’s harming Americans’ health, President Barack Obama said Tuesday as he announced steps government and businesses will take to better understand and deal with the problem.
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By Chris Kutz, K-State Athletics Communications (Photo courtesy Kansas State Athletics) The K-State baseball team fought back from an early deficit and forced the game into 10 innings against No. 23 Nebraska, but the Wildcats surrendered a two-out RBI single in extras to fall, 5-4, on Tuesday at Tointon Family Stadium. K-State (13-17, 2-7 Big 12) trailed by three runs after the top of the second and third innings, but by holding Nebraska (24-10, 3-3 Big Ten) scoreless for six straight frames and scoring three runs in the sixth, the Wildcats took the contest into their second extra-inning game of…
While numbers are unofficial but final, the Manhattan City Commission will apparently have two new commissioners following Tuesday night’s election, including Linda Morse and Mike Dodson. Morse emerged quickly to gain a seat on the board and was the front-runner throughout the evening. As far as Morse’s goals, she said she wants to maintain the expected growth in the right way. Morse credited part of her success to the “wonderfully active group of supporters” who helped her. New-comer Mike Dodson was the second biggest vote-getter, and reflected on his time campaigning while looking ahead to what his new role will bring. Dodson…
After a short presentation by outgoing Manhattan Regional Airport Director Peter VanKuren the Manhattan city commission voted to move forward with an ordinance giving the go ahead to conduct an initial RFP for the new fixed base operations facility (FBO). Financing will be provided through the general obligation fund, and the FBO provider will be sought to finalize an agreement where they would service the annual debt. The commission expressed satisfaction with the passing of the ordinance. According to officials the FBO is an operational package that has been ongoing for over five years. Mayor Wynn Butler asked several questions regarding possible…
The one ballot question this election season passed overwhelmingly, with Wamego voters saying yes to an ordinance allowing construction work by property owners on their own property without employing contractors licensed by the City of Wamego. The matter was discussed at several City Commission meetings, before being placed on the ballot. As the unofficial election numbers indicate below, the modification to current ordinance passed by a three to one margin. Contested races in Pottawatomie County included that of St. George Mayor, with Timothy Calmes receiving the most votes. The new St. George Council members appear to be Josh Winkleman and…
(unofficial final results) Manhattan City Commission (three elected): Mike Dodson-2,306 Jerred McKee-1,349 Wynn Butler-2,088 Linda Morse-2,643 John Ball-1,717 Kaleb James-917 Manhattan Ogden USD 383 (four elected): Nicholas Dyer-1,560 Curt Herrman-2,849 Darrell Edie-2,680 Leah Fliter-3,278 David Colburn-3,402 Riley County USD 378: Glen Hawkins (position 1)-259 Kyle Bohnenblust (position 1)-643 Jay Caley (position 1)-34 Shane Allen (position 2)-587 Donna Bulk (position 2)-67 Michael Lindell (position 2)-271 Dennis Tegtmeier (position 3)-352 Randy O’Boyle (position 3)-577 Jared Larson (at large)-667 Vinton Visser (at large)-40 Michael McCoy (at large)-227 Blue Valley Randolph USD 384: Marla Webster (position 3)-12 Stephen Corkill (position 3)-45…
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. waves as he arrives to announce the start of his presidential campaign, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Ky. Paul launched his 2016 presidential campaign Tuesday with a combative message against both Washington and his fellow Republicans, declaring that “we have come to take our country back.”
Released Dutch hostage Sjaak Rijke smiles after arriving by airplane in Bamako, Mali, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. French special forces on Monday freed a Dutchman held hostage since being kidnapped in 2011 by extremists in Mali, the government said. There was no word on the fate of two men abducted at the same time.
On Tuesday, a project began to remove and replace two concrete pavement panels located at the K-18 and Scenic Drive south roundabout interchange southwest of Manhattan. The two concrete panels were damaged by an overturned concrete truck that rolled on June 24, 2014. Project work will take place during daylight hours, Monday-Friday, with some occasional Saturday work. There will be an 11-foot width restriction throughout the work zone during the project duration. Drivers should expect only minor delays. The Kansas Department of Transportation urges all motorists to be alert, obey the warning signs, and “Give ‘Em a Brake!” when approaching and driving…
Manhattan High School’s Science Olympiad team has placed 2nd overall in the Kansas Science Olympiad competition. The group landed its spot right behind Olathe North, marking the second year in a row it’s ranked in the top two. The Science Olympiad competition was held on the Wichita State University campus on Saturday, April 4th. As a whole, Manhattan High’s team received six 1st-place medals, three 2nd-place medals, and four 3rd-place medals. MHS students placed first in the “Anatomy and Physiology,” “It’s About Time,” “Mission Possible,” “Protein Modeling,” “Technical Problem Solving,” and “Wright Stuff” events. They received second place medals in the “Bungee Drop,”…