The Republican-led House says it may vote to undo President Barack Obama’s executive actions on immigration this week. At the same time the Homeland Security Secretary defends Obama’s plans on Capitol Hill.
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As KMAN has previously reported, a Manhattan man was charged with attempted murder last month after a woman was reportedly stabbed. That man appeared in Riley County District Court, via web cam, Tuesday afternoon. Samuel Dartez (30) appeared, alongside his attorney, Larry McRell, for another status hearing. McRell asked that the case be set for either another status hearing, or set for a preliminary hearing sometime in late January. Judge William Malcolm and Prosecuting State Attorney, Barry Wilkerson seemed to agree it’d be best to set it for a prelim. Dartez’s preliminary hearing will be held on January 30th at 9 a.m.,…
A Fort Riley soldier arrested on rape charges appeared in Riley County District Court Tuesday afternoon for a status hearing. Sean Wedgwood (22) was charged with rape early last month, due to an incident that is said to have taken place in August. His bond was set at $20,000 at that time. Wedgwood appeared in front of Judge William Malcolm. He stated he is still currently employed with the U.S. Army. Judge Malcolm found Wedgwood eligible for a court appointed attorney. His case was set for another status hearing, to be held on December 23rd at 1 p.m.
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Manhattan Mayor, Wynn Butler and City Manager, Ron Fehr.
One of Kansas State University’s leading figures in research was recently recognized for his contributions to the field of insect virology. Stephen Higgs, director of the Biosecurity Research Institute, associate vice president for research, university distinguished professor and Virginia and Perry Peine biosecurity chair, was named the president-elect of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene at the society’s 63rd annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Higgs attended the council meeting with Bill Gates, who has contributed millions of dollars to accelerate vaccine development for dengue fever and other viruses. Founded in 1903, the American Society of Tropical Medicine…
Wamego’s USD 320 Board of Education held a special meeting to make decisions on an acquired church property. At Monday’s meeting, the Board heard presentations from three design/build architects/contractors. The presenters were Bruce McMillan of Bruce McMillan Architects and Mike Hoover of RM Baril General Contractors of Manhattan; President Dan Foltz and Vice President Neil Fisher of KBS Constructors, Inc. and Steve Malin of Treanor Architects, both from Topeka; Principal Project Leader Randy Coonrod and Project Manager Brad Rice of Coonrod & Associates, Wichita and Principal in Charge Brent Bowman, Project Architect Dan Crouch and Communications Manager Nancy Burton of…
Approximately 1,000 members of the Kansas Farm Bureau gathered in Manhattan for their 96th annual meeting. Bidding farewell to Kansas Farm Bureau President Steve Baccus was one of many items on the agenda for the hundreds of KFB members attending the 2014 Annual Meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn. Governor Sam Brownback compared Baccus’ time as a leader to a Paul Harvey speech known well by Kansas farmers. “…So God made a farmer. So this speech extolled the many virtues of a farmer; being dedicated, hard-working, perseverance. And I think Paul Harvey had Steve in mind when he gave that speech, because…
President Barack Obama, center, speaks during his meeting with elected officials, law enforcement officials and community and faith leaders in the Old Executive Office Building on the White House Complex in Washington, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. Obama says that in the wake of the shooting of an unarmed 18-year-old man in Ferguson, Missouri, he wants to make sure to build better trust between police and the communities they serve.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Here are the leaders chosen by Republicans and Democrats in the Kansas House for 2015 and 2016. House members and members-elect had organizational meetings Monday at the Statehouse. Republicans will have a 97-28 majority when lawmakers open their 2015 session in January. REPUBLICANS Speaker: Ray Merrick, Stilwell. Majority Leader: Jene Vickrey, Louisburg. Speaker Pro Tem: Peggy Mast, Emporia. Assistant Majority Leader: Mario Goico, Wichita. Whip: Ron Ryckman Jr., Olathe. Caucus Chairman: Travis Couture-Lovelady, Palco. DEMOCRATS Minority Leader: Tom Burroughs, Kansas City. Assistant Minority Leader: Louis Ruiz, Kansas City. Whip: Ed Trimmer, Winfield. Agenda Chairman: Brandon Whipple, Wichita.…
Glenn Wright, dressed in a Santa Claus costume, moves items at the Amazon fulfillment center on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, in Lebanon, Tenn. Retailers rolled out discounts and free shipping deals on Cyber Monday, with millions of Americans expected to log on and shop on their work computers, laptops and tablets after the busy holiday shopping weekend.