The spokesman of Gaza’s electricity distribution company says two Israeli tank shells have hit a fuel tank of the Gaza Strip’s only power plant. A huge plume of black smoke was seen rising after the explosion.
Author: KMAN Staff
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) One of four remaining clinics that provide abortions in Kansas has closed amid a hostile political climate and financial challenges. Its outgoing manager said Monday the decision was also prompted by a “lack of gratitude” from a young generation of women who take its abortion services for granted. The Aid For Women clinic in Kansas City, Kansas, disclosed on its website that the clinic closed Saturday. Patients are being referred to two clinics in suburban Kansas City and one in Wichita. Clinic manager Jeff Pederson says he is tired of it all and that closing the…
Today on “The Game”…Royals take 3 of 4 from Cleveland. Jordy Nelson signs contract extension with Green Bay. NFL VP backs up Ray Rice suspension. Colber Charity Classic winner Drew Laning joins the show. Tadd Haislop from Sporting News is also on the show. “You Can’t Be Serious” wraps things up.
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., right and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., take the stairs to a news conference on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Monday, July 28, 2014, about a bipartisan deal to improve veterans’ health care that would authorize at least $17 billion to fix the health program scandalized by long patient wait times and falsified records covering up delays.
Palestinian Abir Shamaleh, left, sits next to the grave of her son Saher, a civilian according to the family, who was killed in an Israeli strike during the war, as members of the family visit a cemetery in Gaza City, in the northern Gaza Strip, Monday, July 28, 2014. Monday marked the beginning of the three-day Eid al-Fitr holiday, which caps the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. Muslims usually start the day by visiting cemeteries, to pay their respects to the dead, and then exchange family visits.
29 years of service will finally come to a close for Riley County Treasurer, Eileen King, as she heads into retirement effective August 1st. During Monday’s Riley County Commission meeting, King was presented with a plaque for her service. County Commission Chair, Robert Boyd said a few words, and reflected on how King has shaped the office into a better place. King said when she first came to the treasurer’s office, everything was done by typewriter. A retirement reception will be held from 2:30-5:00 p.m. on Friday in the county commission chambers. The public is invited to attend. The treasurer’s…
(the Belvue Bridge portion of this story comes from KMAN’s partner, the Wamego Smoke Signal) Belvue Bridge continues to be a big topic of discussion by Pottawatomie County Commissioners. Kurt Clink of Truesdell Corp., the company doing the study, met with the board of county commissioners on Monday to deliver a study of the bridge deck. An engineering assessment conducted by Gannett Fleming, Inc. studied whether reasonable rehabilitation options exist for the bridge deck. The deck was found to be a candidate for rehabilitation. A 6.5 inch concrete overlay is possible, as long as the axle weight limit is…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy talked to Eric Cattell and Lance Evans with the City of Manhattan, Supervisor of the T. Russel Reitz Animal Shelter, Willie Davila, and lastly she had a segment of Flint HIlls Focus with Susie and Warren Harshman of Clover Cliff and Flint Hills Discovery Director, Fred Goss.
The man charged in the death of 68 year old John Burroughs, in September of last year, appeared in court Monday afternoon for arraignment. Anthony Nichols (37) appeared in Riley County Chief Judge, Meryl Wilson’s courtroom. Judge Wilson stated that the information alleges that Nichols did unlawfully and knowingly kill another human being with the county limits in between the 6th and 7th of September last year. To this charge, Nichols made a plea of not guilty. A trial date was set for October 8th at 9 a.m., and at this time is only set for that one day.…
Police are currently looking for an inmate from the Riley County Jail who was approved for work release and failed to return after his work shift. Officers initiated the investigation Saturday after Jason Leonard, 38, of Manhattan failed to return to the Riley County Jail. Leonard, who is serving time for a probation violation stemming from a felony burglary and misdemeanor theft case, is described as a black male standing approximately 5 feet 7 inches and weighing approximately 170 pounds. Those with information about his whereabouts are encouraged to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Those who choose to…