WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee for Consumer Protection and Data Security, today responded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announcement that more than 21 million Americans inside and outside the federal government had their personal information stolen as part of a second massive OPM data breach. This figure is in addition to the 4.2 million individuals who were impacted by the OPM data breach made public in June. The personal information that was compromised includes Social Security numbers, military records, veterans’ status, security clearance forms, fingerprint data, residency and educational history,…
Author: KMAN Staff
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley signed a bill Thursday to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds, more than 50 years after it was raised in protest of the civil rights movement. The flag will come down at 10am Friday.
Saying “real progress” has been made but “tough issues remain,” Secretary of State John Kerry signaled Thursday that diplomats won’t conclude an Iran nuclear agreement by early Friday morning, complicating efforts to quickly implement any deal.
KMAN’S Cathy Dawes sits down with Doc Gene Klingler and Cancer Center folks to talk about the upcoming Tough Enough to Wear Pink event.
Fort Riley guests talk to KMAN’s Cathy Dawes about Fort Riley’s upcoming Prairie Run. Vincent Spencer- Fitness Coordinator with the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Bob Everdeen and Eric Zenk with Public Affairs
Trent Armbrust, Director of Business Development and Strategic Initiatives for the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, showed up to Thursday morning’s Riley County Commission meeting in different garb than his usual suit and tie. Armbrust was in more athletic gear, including a harness around his waist. He’d just finished zip-lining at Wildwood Outdoor Adventure Park, one of Manhattan’s newest entrepreneurial start-ups that opened earlier that morning in the wooded hills southeast of the Little Apple near K-177. “I had a chance to help do a little promotional video and did some zip-lining this morning,” Armbrust said. “I also did a video…
A Manhattan man faces a large bond following his arrest Wednesday night. Christopher Williams, 43, was arrested by Riley County Police on a warrant for the offense of failure to appear at approximately 8:35 PM while in the 500 block of Moro Street. The warrant had an original offense of battery of a law enforcement officer. His bond is set at $10,000. ### A 27-year-old Manhattan man was arrested in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. at approximately 2:05 PM on Wednesday on two warrants for failure to appear. The original offenses against Sylvester Calvert Jr. were possession…
A variety of officials are commenting following news Thursday of 615 troops cut at Fort Riley. U-S Senator Jerry Moran of Manhattan (who will also be on Friday’s “In Focus”) Governor’s Military Council Executive Director John Armbrust of Manhattan: Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr: Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President Lyle Butler Riley County Commissioner Robert Boyd U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), a former member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the most senior Marine in the U.S. Congress, Thursday released the following statement on the U.S. Army’s announcement to reduce troop numbers and force positioning at Fort…
UPDATE 10:15 AM – Governor Sam Brownback today issued the following statement in response to the United States Army announcement of force strength reductions at Ft. Riley and Ft. Leavenworth: “The U.S. Army today confirmed what Kansans already know: Ft. Riley and Ft. Leavenworth will continue to play a critical role in the training and development of our troops. Installation leadership, community support, and service members have worked tirelessly to ensure that both forts remain essential components of the Army. “As expected, the Army is being forced to make difficult decisions due to federal budgetary constraints and today announced that…
From: Manhattan Town Center marketing manager Jeff Sutton Manhattan Town Center is pleased to announce the opening of Books-A-Million later this month in the Dillard’s wing. “It’s exciting to welcome BAM to our family of retailers at Manhattan Town Center,” said Allen Raynor, Manhattan Town Center General Manager. “The new bookstore will add to the variety offered as part of the experience in coming to the mall.” Books-A-Million, the second largest bookstore chain in the United States, is planning a July 23 opening with a grand opening celebration to be announced. The store is currently accepting applications for employment through…