The Times of Pott County late last week reported that Rachel Hockenbarger, daughter of Westboro Baptist Church’s late founder Fred Phelps, is still a member of the crusading anti-LGBTQ congregation and now an assistant Pottawatomie County attorney. Newly elected county attorney John Paul Washburn hired Hockenbarger — who will make $86,054 per year in the position, according to county records — in January to replace Brian Yearout, who resigned to take a judgeship. County commissioners in a statement Thursday didn’t explicitly identify Hockenbarger but referred to reactions to an unnamed worker in the county attorney’s office. “Questions have recently arisen…
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Kansas Public Radio LAWRENCE — A nonprofit that supports Haskell Indian Nations University is seeking donations after President Donald Trump’s administration terminated 35 employees at the small college for American Indians and Alaska Natives. In a post on its website, the Haskell Foundation said 100% of proceeds will go to its emergency fund, which would be used in part to temporarily fill vacant positions. The foundation said it cannot permanently rehire people who were fired by the federal government. “While (permanent rehires) idealistically would be a tremendous support, this is not a realistic goal at this time,” the foundation said…
K-State and Manhattan city officials on Thursday announced a partnership with Veo, a provider of transportation shared among users, to bring 400 Astro electric scooters to town this weekend. It’s not the first time the town will have electric scooters on its streets and sidewalks. Manhattan previously offered shared-use electric scooters between August 2020 and December 2023, but the partner company, LINK, recalled the scooters after ending operations. The Veo electric scooters, which cost $1 to unlock and a further 35 cents per minute to ride, are available to people age 18 and up. Users can use Veo’s app to…
Authorities are investigating a reported theft at Dillons after an unknown suspect scammed the business out of more than $16,000. According to the RCPD, officers responded to the 100 block of Sarber Lane on Feb. 26 at approximately 8:16 a.m. Dillons was listed as the victim after reporting a fraudulent cash transaction resulting in a total loss of $16,348.58. Police have not released details about the suspect or the method used in the scam. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers. Tips can remain anonymous, and individuals providing information may be…
Officers filed a report of theft on February 26, 2025 at approximately 8:16 AM in the 100 block of Sarber Lane. Officers listed Dillons as the victim when it was reported the store was scammed for cash by an unknown subject. Total loss associated with this report is $16,348.58. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a rep[ort of fraud in the 200 block of Southwind Place on February 26, 2025, at approximately 3:06 PM. Officers listed a 47-year-old…
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K-State senior center Ayoka Lee will be sidelined for up to two weeks following an injury to her non-surgically repaired foot, the program announced on Tuesday. A return before the NCAA Tournament is expected. Lee had a minor procedure done on her other foot that was causing her pain. She will return to the K-State lineup in two weeks after the surgical incision is healed and is expected to be fully ready for the NCAA Tournament. “I made this decision now in order to give myself 7-10 days of practice in preparation for the NCAA Tournament,” stated Lee. The 2025…
Kansas State head football coach Chris Klieman announced Tuesday new titles of four coaching staff members for the 2025 season. Nate Kaczor is now the program’s special teams coordinator and special assistant to the head coach, Matt Kardulis is the assistant safeties coach, Sean Maguire is the assistant quarterbacks coach and David Orloff is the outside linebackers coach. “Each of these coaches provides tremendous value to our staff, and we have been fortunate to add a secondary assistant at numerous positions,” Klieman said. “They provide great support not only on the field, but they serve important functions in recruiting as…
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