The Manhattan City Commission unanimously voted Tuesday to prohibit the open-carry of firearms in 50 City buildings. “The City can prohibit open carry by the public in City buildings if it has a sign posted at all the entrances,” said Katie Jackson, assistant city attorney. Mayor Wynn Butler recognized that simply posting a sign wouldn’t physically keep anyone from openly carrying their firearm into a building, but said that cost-wise, signs are the City’s most viable option. The City does have the ability to ban all firearms from its buildings, both concealed and unconcealed; but House Bill 2578, which passed through…
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In a joint effort with the Department of Wildlife and Parks, the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office reports the following Law Enforcement activity at the 2014 Country Stampede; Minor in Possession 121 Transporting Open container 7 DUI 1 Minor in Consumption 1 Obstruction 13 Criminal Trespass 5 Sexual Battery 1 Battery of Law Enforcement Officer 2 Battery 4 Battery Domestic Violence 3 Disorderly Conduct 3 Theft 5 Possession of illegal drugs 4 Possession of drug paraphernalia 2 Unlawful use of an Identification Card 2 The Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control reported the following Law Enforcement activity at the 2014 Country Stampede; Minor…
Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
People gather at the scene of a car bomb explosion, at the central market, in Maiduguri, Nigeria, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. A car bomb exploded in a market in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri on Tuesday morning, and dozens of people are feared dead, witnesses said. They immediately blamed Boko Haram, the Islamic extremist group whose birthplace is Maiduguri and which is accused of a series of recent bomb attacks in the West African nation.
“The Game” breaks down the K-State WBB non-con schedule that was announced today. Royals beat Minnesota 6-1 last night. USA vs Belgium in the World Cup along with John’s “World Cup Minute.” Why college football bettors should always take Coach Snyder over KU. “Get Fit” and “You Can’t Be Serious” also today on “The Game”
While most budget work sessions are held during regularly scheduled Riley County Commission meetings, a special session was held Tuesday morning in the commission room. The budget session, like all others, was open to the public, and several county department heads were in attendance. Budget and Finance Officer, Johnette Shepek started the morning by sharing possible impacts when comparing 2014 to 2015. She said the total impact could be just over $3 million. Commissioners took some time to look over the budget, and decided to start by looking at the information technology (IT) department and the public works department, as…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Manhattan Mayor, Wynn Butler and City Manager, Ron Fehr.
Two Kansas Department of Corrections inmates are up for public comment sessions and parole hearings beginning in August. Keith Brown, 56, was convicted in Geary County in 1991 on charges of aggravated burglary, rape, and aggravated robbery. Brown most recently has been housed at the El Dorado Correctional Facility. Alex Mackey, 55, was convicted in 1983 on a theft charge in Geary County, although faces more serious convictions of aggravated robbery and burglary and drug-related counts in Sedgwick, Finney, and Atchison counties. Mackey is currently at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. Public comment sessions are set for August 13th…
Update at 2:30 p.m. As KMAN reported Tuesday morning, an injury accident took place just before 9 a.m. on I-70. Kansas Highway Patrol indicates the wreck took place about 15 miles east of Manhattan, in the westbound lane near milemarker 317. Halston Puett (20), of Topeka, was driving his Ford E350 westbound on I-70, when he struck a farm tractor that was mowing on the side of the road. Myron Sessions (40), of Alma, was driving the New Holland farm tractor, which had a mower deck attached to it. Puett was taken to Mercy Regional Health Center for treatment. Original story:…
President Barack Obama says he will take executive action to fix the nation’s immigration system. The President criticized House Republicans for refusing to allow a vote on immigration reform.