Blue Valley Tele-Communications, Inc. announced this week it has acquired Networks Plus of Manhattan. Company officials say the acquisition combines BVTC’s experience and expertise in communications and Information Technology (IT) services, with capabilities, certifications, and technical expertise from the Networks Plus team, providing customers access to what is described as one of the most powerful I-T teams now in the state. The acquisition is expected to expand BVTC’s leadership in the area of IT support, colocation, and virtual data services, all of which project long-term growth opportunities for both entities. “For us, it is not about becoming the biggest [IT provider]…
Author: KMAN Staff
One would think the gubernatorial candidates in Tuesday’s debate were from two different states– as Democratic Candidate Paul Davis and incumbent Governor Sam Brownback presented very different views about the fiscal status of Kansas. The contrasting statements were made at the very beginning of the discussion, with Brownback telling the Kansas Association of Broadcasters, which was hosting the debate in Wichita, that things are improving. He talked about record employment rates, with the most recent 4.8 percent unemployment rate. And he pointed to the poverty index going down, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Brownback added, “We are moving in the right…
An Ogden man no longer faces an attempted murder charge, but Johnny Cossey, 38, now is set for a November third arraignment on aggravated battery and robbery charges. A preliminary hearing was held for Cossey in Riley County District court Tuesday morning, but prior to that the state had amended the complaint, with the charge of attempted first degree murder amended to aggravated battery. Cossey’s charges now include two counts of aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, and aggravated burglary. Cossey was bound over following the preliminary hearing. The Ogden man was arrested by Riley County Police this past July,along with Timothy Holmes, 43, following…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Manhattan City Manager, Ron Fehr and Manhattan City Commissioner, Rich Jankovich.
Wildcat Insider with Wyatt Thompson, Brian Smoller and John Kurtz. K-State wins 31-10 at Oklahoma on Saturday. The Wildcats are now the #11 in the polls. Jack Karapetyan will transfer from the K-State basketball team. K-State volleyball swept by Texas on Saturday.
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Director of Jazz Studies, School of Music, Theater, and Dance at K-State, Wayne Goins as well as Curator of Manuscripts at the Morse Department of Special Collections, Tony Crawford. Cathy also talked to Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President, Lyle Butler.
With the new winery coming to the Wildcat Creek area, it can be assumed that increased traffic will travel Wildcat Creek Road. For this reason, Public Works Director, Leon Hobson wanted to discuss some concerns with the road, during Monday’s Riley County Commission meeting. Hobson requested doing a traffic study this year, and then doing another one next year when the winery is up and running. Commissioner, Dave Lewis suggested doing the study during the wedding season, and recommended the early June time frame in particular. Two Wildcat Creek residents were in attendance and voiced some of their concerns. They…
Beginning November fifth, 11 body-worn cameras will be part of the Riley County Police Department’s equipment–and a public affairs video will be unveiled in the next week to further explain how the cameras will be used. Captain Tim Hegarty told Riley County Law Board members about plans for the cameras Monday, with a sneak preview of the video provided. Hegarty was asked about the peripheral angle of the devices, and said it closely replicates the human eye. Other questions dealt with when the cameras would be turned on, which would be up to the officer but based on specific protocols. The…
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release Monday involving an incident that took place on Sunday evening just before 9 p.m. An unwanted subject was reported in a residence in Emmett, but the subject left the residence prior to the deputy arriving on scene. According to reports, the individual was driving a white van. The deputy was able to locate the white van, and stopped the vehicle for a traffic infraction. After making contact with the driver, the driver drove away. A low speed chase ensued, which went through the town of Emmett, and then continued south on Highway…
Hong Kong’s chief executive says “external forces” are involved in pro-democracy protests that have occupied parts of this financial capital for more than three weeks.