A joint report released by the Kansas Department of Labor, and the city of Manhattan, outlines the series of procedural mistakes which led to the death of 30-year-old William Wiske. The accident occurred in February at a Manhattan City trench work site on Scenic Drive near Fossilridge Drive. According to the reports Wiske and a coworker were working to clear a water pipe intersection when the east/southeast side of the trench collapsed burying Wiske. Two other workers attempted to clear the debris to free Wiske for approximately five minutes, and then called 911. Emergency personnel arrived on site, and completed…
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) In a few months, Kansas residents will be able to carry a concealed gun without a state permit. Governor Sam Brownback signed the bill into law Thursday, saying gun owners in the state have shown they’re responsible. Alaska, Arizona, Vermont and Wyoming have the same policy. The Kansas law takes effect in July. TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A Republican legislator warns that Kansas risks the same sort of national backlash as Indiana and Arkansas if lawmakers pass a proposal aimed at protecting college religious groups. But a GOP colleague says backing down would be — in his words…
Congressman Tim Huelskamp made a few stops through Fort Riley and Junction City Thursday to meet with local businesses, make an appearance at Fort Riley and hold a Geary County Town Hall meeting. Huelskamp attended the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team inactivation ceremony on Fort Riley Thursday morning, followed by a Town Hall discussion at American Legion Post 45, where he listened to area residents’ thoughts and concerns. Huelskamp also visited with Godfrey’s Indoor Shooting Range staff in Junction City. Huelskamp last made an appearance to the area on February 9th to attend Fort Riley’s listening tour session, a meeting attended or…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy talked to Governor’s Military Council Executive Director, John Armbrust of Manhattan. She also spoke with Wamego FFA instructor, Andy Morton and student, Morgan Riat. John Armbrust-segment 1 John Armbrust-segment 2 Wamego FFA-segment 1 Wamego FFA-segment 2
Iraqi security forces gather at the entrance of one of Saddam Hussein’s palaces, where a sign of the Islamic State group flag is placed, in Tikrit, 80 miles (130 kilometers) north of Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, April 2, 2015, a day after Iraqi security forces backed by Shiite militiamen took control of the city from Islamic State militants.
President Barack Obama speaks the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Thursday, April 2, 2015, about the breakthrough in the Iranian nuclear talks. The president heralded a framework nuclear understanding with Iran as an “historic” agreement that could pave the way for a final deal that would leave the U.S., its allies and the world safer.
Senate Bill 299, and House Bills 2253 and 2416, all address different parts of KPERS, according to Riley County Counselor, Clancy Holeman. During Thursday’s county commission meeting, Holeman indicated he’d be keeping an eye on these pieces of legislation as he felt they could negatively impact current KPERS participants. Employees currently in the KPERS program could potentially see changes in their services if the legislation is approved. Holeman said it’s unclear at this time what those changes could actually entail. Holeman said traditionally these types of bills impact those who are new to the program, or are just entering it.…
The 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, cased its colors for the last time in an inactivation ceremony on Thursday, April 2. The ceremony took place on Cavalry Parade Field, and was initially announced in July 2013 as part of the Army’s ongoing restructuring process. Since its activation on Jan. 12, 2006 at Fort Riley, the 4th IBCT has deployed twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. The five battalions and one squadron that make up the brigade will case their individual colors in separate ceremonies throughout the coming weeks. Thursday’s ceremony included the Commanding General’s Mounted Color…
Gunmen attacked Garissa University College in eastern Kenya early Thursday, shooting indiscriminately in campus hostels, killing at least two people and wounding four others, police said.
Senator Bob Menendez, D-NJ, issued strong words to federal prosecutors Wednesday who have charged him with accepting nearly $1 million in campaign gifts from a friend in exchange for political favors.