TOPEKA — Kansas lawmakers are discussing two separate proposals for lowering the state’s sales tax on groceries. Twelve Kansas senators are sponsoring a proposal to offer voters a constitutional amendment that would reduce the sales tax to zero over three years. One of the sponsors, Democratic Sen. Tom Holland, says voters need to have a voice in how the state is handling its tax policies. Unlike many other states, Kansas charges its full state sales tax rate on groceries. The rate was increased last year to 6.5 percent. The Kansas City Star reports another proposal would reduce the grocery sales…
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Police arrested Robert Weixelman, 35, of Manhattan, on Thursday evening at approximately 10:00 p.m. on the offenses of violation of a protection order and stalking. This arrest stems from actions violating a court order which occurred on the afternoon prior to the arrest in the 600 block of Osage St. Bond was set at $10,000. An Ogden woman was arrested on Thursday morning for attempted burglary and theft. 26-year old Tara Sotkovski was arrested while in the 200 block of 12th St. in Ogden shortly after 10 a.m. Sotkovski was arrested on a warrant for the offenses of attempted aggravated burglary and theft.…
TOPEKA — On Thursday afternoon, Rep. Sydney Carlin of Manhattan, a Democrat, successfully offered an amendment to a bill on the House floor outlawing revenge porn. Revenge porn is the posting of nude or sexually explicit photos or videos of an ex-spouse or significant other online without their consent and is very different to regular pornography from websites similar to NuBay. “Within hours of a vengeful ex-partner uploading images of a victim to a website, that image can be viewed hundreds of thousands of times,” Carlin said in a press release. “In a matter of days, it can become the…
More than 200 Soldiers with the 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade are set to return soon from a nine-month deployment to Kuwait. While deployed, the brigade’s Soldiers were responsible for planning, oversight and resources for troops in five countries and 13 locations. The brigade supported Operation Inherent Resolve and provided sustainment support to U.S. Central Command across its area of responsibility. The unit departed Fort Riley in June 2015. All members of the “Durable” brigade are expected to be home by the end of March.
The Riley County Police Department has plans for a proposed service building expansion, but what wasn’t planned was the cost estimate of such a project. The estimate brought forth to the Riley County Law Board Tuesday has a price tag of $775,000. “We were a little surprised about the price,” RCPD Director Brad Schoen told Riley County commissioners Thursday morning. “I think there are some things we could to to drastically reduce that.”Schoen told commissioners a big reason for the hefty figure deals with the site modifications that may have to be made for the expansion, especial Schoen told commissioners…
WICHITA — The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging a Kansas law requiring proof of citizenship when people register to vote at state motor vehicle offices. A federal lawsuit filed Thursday contends the documents requirement violates the National Voter Registration Act, a federal law that aims to increase voter participation by eligible citizens. That law is sometimes called the “Motor-Voter Law” because of a provision requiring states to provide voter registration services in conjunction with drivers’ license applications. The ACLU lawsuit contends more than 35,000 Kansans have been blocked from voting since Kansas implemented the documentary proof-of-citizenship requirement. Kansas Secretary of State…
With Spring Training camps starting to open for all teams, Royals fans in particular are very excited for the new season. After all, their team is the defending World Series champion, having taken down the New York Mets last fall in five games. But if you still need a little motivation to get ready for the upcoming season, make your plans to check out the Royals’ World Series trophy. As part of the “Trophy Tour”, you can get your picture with the hardware on Monday February 22nd at the Courtyard by Marriott, 310 Hammonds Drive in Junction City from 11am-1pm.…
Riley County Police will soon be stepping up traffic safety efforts in area school zones. Beginning on February 29th and ending March 13th, officers will join Law Enforcement agencies across Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma in a traffic safety operation, working to reduce teen driver related fatalities and collisions. To try and alter this trend, law enforcement across these states will be increasing vigilance when patrolling area schools zones – taking appropriate action with drivers and passengers who refuse to obey traffic laws. RCPD officers will be focused on deterring speeding, texting and driving, and failure to buckle up. 13 teens died…
Joining Cathy Dawes for this edition of In Focus, is Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President, Lyle Butler and recent Grammy award winner, Dr. Bryan Pinkall of Kansas State University. Grammy Award Winner Dr. Bryan Pinkall on In Focus: Bryan Pinkall Interview from Manhattan Broadcasting Company on Vimeo.
Lauren Hess, 25, of Manhattan was arrested while in the 600 block of Poyntz Ave. on February 17, 2016 at approximately 1:00 PM. This arrest came after police received reports of a vehicle that was not operating safely and had been involved in a collision with a curb. This tip led to the arrest which included the offenses of driving while under the influence, endangering a child, and failure to stop at the scene of an accident. RCPD confirmed that an infant child was inside the vehicle at the time of this incident. Hess was given a bond of $2,500.00…