A number of Riley County department heads attended Thursday’s county commission meeting to voice their thoughts on the proposed changes with the employee position review process. This topic was discussed earlier this month, as commissioners reviewed the possibility of utilizing McGrath Consulting’s services for the position reviews. “We would be selling our positions short if we didn’t consult experts”, commented Community Corrections Director, Shelly Williams. All the department heads seemed to agree and a few others shared their thoughts. County Appraiser, Greg McHenry even recalled a time when bias about a certain employee led to his position not being reviewed…
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KMAN received news of a car fire in the K-State parking garage Thursday afternoon. Early reports indicated the fire was started by an engine compartment in the car. UPDATE: 5:00 P.M. A press release was issued by Manhattan Fire Department Assistant Chief, Sam Dameron later on Thursday. MFD and Kansas State University Police were dispatched to 706 North 17th Street ,the K-State parking garage, around 12:30 that afternoon for a report of a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from the third floor on the west side of the structure. A vehicle was found with fire coming from the…
A ribbon cutting was held Thursday for the Sears Hometown Store in Manhattan, located at 8055 East Highway 24. The Sears Hometown Stores are known for selling appliances and tools. The stores began in 2011 in Ottawa. Other locations listed in the area include Junction City, Emporia, and Lawrence.
“Nothing but good news” is the way Manhattan Finance Director Bernie Hayen describes the latest sales tax receipt numbers for the city. The amount collected in February was $1,028,934, compared to $953-thousand dollars last year at this same time. In fact that’s the most collected in February in a four year time period. The year to date numbers are $1,957,069. February numbers actually reflect about six weeks prior, which would have been mid-December through January.
A Manhattan man was arrested by Riley County Police Wednesday afternoon on a warrant originating in Junction City. Robert Black, 26, was taken into custody at his home in the 1100 block of Vattier Street at approximately 3:45 PM Wednesday. Black was arrested on a warrant for parole violation, and was given “no bond.” ### Riley County Police are investigating a case involving a local elementary school. According to RCPD Public Information Officer Mat Droge, vaguely worded comments were received by USD 383 school officials in the 2700 block of Hobbs Drive, the location of Marlatt Elementary School. According to Droge here…
A new winter storm is stretching across the south, making travel treacherous throughout the region.
The debate surrounding net neutrality was on full display at a congressional hearing Wednesday, a day before the FCC is set to vote on on whether to put Internet service in the same regulatory camp as telephone communications.
From Big12sports.com In accordance with the Big 12 Conference Principles and Standards of Sportsmanship, Commissioner Bob Bowlsby has issued a public reprimand of Kansas State University for its handling of postgame protocol at the conclusion of the men’s basketball contest against the University of Kansas on Monday, February 23. “I am grateful for the immediate and professional engagement of the leadership at Kansas State University regarding the game management issues experienced after the game,” said Bowlsby. “Having stated that, the interaction of spectators with players, coaches, and staff members was inappropriate and unacceptable. The Kansas State Department of Athletics has…
(Photo Courtesy Kansas State Athletics) Haley Texada scored 20 points, Ashia Woods added 12 and Breanna Lewis set a new single season blocks record as Kansas State used a 15-7 run to end the game to defeat arch-rival Kansas 55-48 Wednesday night in Big 12 Women’s Basketball action at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence. K-State appeared ready to pull away owning a 40-32 lead with just over seven minutes remaining when the Jayhawks used a 9-0 run to lead briefly 41-40 before the Wildcats turned things back around in their favor and earned the seven point win which was their sixth…
Three different items were featured on Wednesday evening’s Manhattan Ogden USD 383 school board winter retreat. Although all vastly different, all were intertwined when looking at the big picture. The discussion that prompted the largest attendance was the classroom space utilization agenda item. Teachers and principals showed up to hear the presentation, made by Associate Superintendent, Robert Seymour. Seymour focused on elementary and middle school numbers. Room totals in elementary schools are typically between 19-26 students. He broke the numbers down into different schools, and shared overall capacity figures. Currently 3,420 students attend elementary schools within the district, which is…