TOPEKA — A coalition of Kansas clergy has offered a petition to Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration asking the governor to rescind an executive order attempting to halt the relocation of Syrian refugees in the state. The Wichita Eagle reported Wednesday that the group representing more than 50 Kansas churches says the order impedes their religious liberty to help refugees. Brownback issued the order on Nov. 16 directing that no state agency or organization receiving grant money through the state government to participate or assist “in any way in the relocation of Syrian refugees to Kansas” in the wake of the November attacks…
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PITTSBURG — The Kansas Lottery has granted an extension to a planned state-owned casino for a second time due to a lawsuit filed by Cherokee County and another casino company that wanted the contract to build and run it. The Joplin Globe reports that the lottery granted a 90-day extension to the Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel Wednesday. The casino was originally supposed to open in July 2016. Cherokee County and casino company Castle Rock filed a lawsuit claiming that the decision by state regulators to award the casino contract to Kansas Crossing in Crawford County was arbitrary. Kansas Crossing got the…
WICHITA — A south-central Kansas lawmaker has sent an email to constituents criticizing media coverage of the rights of gay couples in the state’s foster care system. Republican Sen. Forrest Knox from Altoona said in the email sent Wednesday that the media prioritizes gay rights over the needs of foster children. Knox chairs a special committee on foster care that last month reviewed research by Catholic priest and sociologist Donald Paul Sullins on the fitness of same-sex couples to foster. Sullins’ research has been disputed by scientific organizations, including the American Psychological Association. Knox told the Wichita Eagle that he believes the…
Courtesy of K-State Today: The power in Leasure Hall and Burt Hall on the K-State campus has been restored after more than a day, using fully operational generator power. The Division of Facilities is working to permanently repair a break in the power lines to those buildings. Classes and work in those buildings have returned to a normal schedule. ### The Kansas State University Police Department warns the public of a possible phone scam in the area. Callers claim to be K-State police officers and tell the potential victim they are calling to collect for past fines or owed money.…
By Randy Peterson K-State Athletics Communications (File Photo) Kansas State used one of its best defensive efforts of the season on Thursday night to begin a stretch of three games in five days with a 61-41 win over UT Arlington on Thursday night in Bramlage Coliseum. Kindred Wesemann led K-State with her fourth straight game in double figures with 19 points. Shaelyn Martin pulled in 10 rebounds and dished out five assists for K-State. Limited possessions in the first quarter resulted in K-State leading 15-6 at the end of the first quarter. The six points were the fewest allowed by…
The Manhattan High boys and girls basketball teams began the 2015-16 season on Thursday night in Hays at the Hays Shootout against Thomas More Prep in the first round. The boys were first up and after an 11-11 sluggish first quarter, the Tribe exploded the rest of the way offensively winning 69-53 over the Monarchs to start the season 1-0. SR Gabe Awbrey led the Indians with a team high 20 points on 7 of 14 shooting from the field. JR Tommy Ekart was the only other player in double figures for MHS with 14 points. The boys will play…
House leaders have announced bipartisan legislation to tighten rules for a program that allows citizens from 38 countries to travel to the U.S. without a visa.
Police say the attackers who killed 14 people at a banquet in Southern California had more than 1,600 bullets with them when they were gunned down in their SUV.
While it’s pretty smooth sailing for most departments in Riley County as the end of the calendar year reaches its close, that’s not exactly the case for the appraiser’s office. County appraiser Greg McHenry told county commissioners Thursday morning that property values are going through final reviews for 2016 values. McHenry said there are approximately 24,000 properties in Riley County his office sees. “This is a busy time of the year for new construction data collection,” McHenry said. “As you record Jan. 1 is the all-important date for valuations every year, so that means if there are properties under construction,…
Courtesy of USA Today WASHINGTON — All U.S. military combat jobs, including infantry units, will be open to women beginning next year, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Thursday. Carter said the decision was part of his commitment to build a force of the future. The ban will be lifted in 30 days, he said, and the services have until April 1 to accommodate women in all roles. “In the 21st Century, that requires drawing strength from the broadest pool” possible, he said, adding that the Pentagon can’t successfully defend the nation by eliminating half of the U.S. population from combat…