Author: KMAN Staff
Protesters gathered in Times Square to demand that Congress vote down the proposed U.S. deal with Iran.
A double fatality car accident was reported in Clay County Wednesday. Eldon Hartley, 61, of Miltonvale and Kattie Hartley, 30, also of Miltonvale died in the crash, reported at 10:16 in the morning on highway 24, 3.7 miles west of Clay Center. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Eldon Hartley was driving a 1998 Ford Explorer eastbound on highway 24 and went off the roadway. The vehicle entered the south ditch, came back onto the roadway, entered the south ditch again, and rolled multiple times, coming to rest on its wheel facing north. Two other passengers in the vehicle were taken to…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)– Edinson Volquez wanted to go nine innings, but had to settle for a victory against his old team and a standing ovation. He did pitch effectively into the eighth and Mike Moustakas hit a three-run homer to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Wednesday night. Volquez (9-5), who won 13 games last season for the Pirates, picked up his first victory since June 26. He allowed one run on eight hits, while walking one and striking out eight. “I wanted a complete game,” Volquez said. “I get two easy outs in…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) The Kansas attorney general’s office says it received 9,805 applications for concealed gun permits for the fiscal year ending June 30. Attorney General Derek Schmidt said in a news release Tuesday that he expects the program to remain popular even with the law passed by the Legislature this year allowing eligible Kansans to carry concealed guns without a license. He noted Kansas licenses are recognized by 36 other states, most which still require a permit in order to carry a concealed firearm. Kansas has received 100,769 applications since the program began in 2006, and issued concealed gun…
The man accused of slaying nine black parishioners in Charleston, South Carolina was indicted on 33 federal counts, including hate crimes, firearms violations and obstructing the practice of religion, which could include the death penalty.
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with: Riley County USD 378 Interim Supt. Nancy Meyer, and Blue Valley/Randolph USD 384 K-12 Counselor Matt Shreiber An overview of the “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive with Riley County Police Director Brad Schoen, Riley County EMS Larry Couchman and Fire Driver Gregg VanDeCreek from Manhattan Fire Department and Kristi Ingalls, Senior Donor Recruitment Rep. with the American Red Cross, Central Plains Blood Services Region
The Regional Training campus at Fort Riley is now called the “Seitz Regional Training campus,” named after retired Lt. General Richard “Dick” Seitz.. A dedication ceremony was held Wednesday morning to honor Seitz’s contributions to the military and the Flint Hills Region. During his 35-year military career, he played a crucial role as a leader during some of our country’s most turbulent times. At 25-years-old, Seitz was given command of the 2nd Battalion of the 517th Parachute Infantry Regimental Combat Team, shortly after he was promoted to lieutenant colonel. As the army’s youngest commander, he led his unit throughout its historic…
Release from city of Manhattan: Manhattan Parks and Recreation follows CDC recommendations for responding to fecal incidents in chlorinated recreation water venues. Fecal incidents are a concern and an inconvenience to both pool operators and patrons. We felt it is important for patrons to understand why the pool needs to be closed in response to a fecal incident. Pool closure is necessary for proper disinfection and protection of the health and safety of swimmers and staff. Pool closures allow the chlorine to do its job – kill germs and help prevent recreational water illnesses. Response is based on the type…