U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) issued the following statement on President Obama’s decision to veto the bipartisan Keystone XL pipeline legislation: “Though not surprising, it is frustrating that President Obama vetoed the Keystone XL pipeline legislation. This decision prioritizes special interest politics over energy security and American jobs. The President said he was ‘eager to work with the new Congress,’ but has already issued 12 veto threats in addition to today’s veto. There is overwhelming support for construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline because Americans understand the importance of this project to job creation and increasing the supply of North…
Author: KMAN Staff
Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald said Tuesday that integrity and character “is part of who I am” and apologized anew for erroneously claiming he served in the military’s special forces.
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., pauses during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, to urge Republicans to support a “clean bill” to fund the Homeland Security Department as that agencies budget expires later this week. The DHS budget is at a standstill over provisions attached to a Homeland Security spending bill aimed at blocking President Barack Obama’s executive actions on immigration. Sen. Reid is wearing sunglasses to protect his injured eye as he continues to recover from a workout accident.
A Manhattan man charged in connection with an alleged incident involving stolen marijuana back in July, waived his right to his preliminary hearing in Riley County District Court Tuesday afternoon. Ty Suggs appeared in Judge William Malcolm’s courtroom alongside his attorney, Brenda Jordan. Jordan stated Suggs intended to waive his preliminary hearing. Suggs will appear in cout next on March 9th at 9 a.m. in Judge David Stutzman’s courtroom. Suggs is currently free on a $50,000 bond. Another individual charged in this case is Trey Campbell, who appeared in court for his preliminary hearing late last month. Both face charges after…
As KMAN previously reported, an affidavit released additional information regarding an involuntary manslaughter case. The Manhattan man charged in that case appeared in Riley County District Court Tuesday afternoon. Ryan Routson is charged with DUI, aggravated battery by DUI, possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and involuntary manslaughter. The affidavit mentioned a stillborn baby that was born to an unidentified victim the night of the accident, which took place on Highway 24 in May. Routson appeared in court alongside his attorney, Britian Stites. Stites requested a continuance for another status hearing-which was set for March 17th at 1 p.m.
Blue Valley/Randolph’s USD 384 voters overwhelmingly said yes to a mail ballot, which calls for an increase in the local option budget authority. Unofficial results indicate that with seven of the seven precincts counted, 474 people or nearly 77 percent voted yes, with 143 or about 23 percent voting no. Riley county Election Supervisor Jolene Keck indicates there were only two provisional ballots, and an official election canvass will be held Monday, March second. This was the first area mail ballot election under state law changes involving obtaining additional local option budget authority.
Receipt and expenditure reports from Manhattan City Commission Candidates were due Monday–and Linda Morse currently has the biggest amount of cash on hand. Morse shows $6,091.90, with $6,135.00 of contributions since January first. Michael Dodson has the next largest campaign treasury at this point, with $1,837.21 of cash on hand, and contributions of $2,550.00. The other candidates in descending order of cash on hand include Wynn Butler with $1,049.25 in cash, and $1,050 of contributions, Jerred McKee with $405.95 in cash and $575 in contributions, John Ball with $280.13 cash and $220 dollars in contributions, and Kaleb James with no…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Pottawatomie County Commissioner, Dee McKee and Health Director Leslie Campbell; Robert Deemie with “Yes for Liberty” Constitution Bee; and Service Unit 704 Manager, Shelley Carver. Dee McKee-segment 1 Dee McKee-segment 2 Robert Deemie-segment 1 Shelley Carver-segment 1
Kansas State Athletics Director John Currie released a statement Tuesday morning following the negative publicity the university received after K-State students stormed the Bramlage Coliseum court after Monday night’s 70-63 victory over eighth-ranked Kansas. Thousands of students swarmed the floor after the final buzzer and KU Coach Bill Self chided K-State for not having proper security to control the mob. Also, K-State police are looking for one student who intentionally bumped Jayhawk player Jamnari Traylor during the celebration. The full statement from Currie is below. ************************************************************************************************************************** Wildcat Nation, On behalf of President Schulz and K-State Athletics, I apologize to Athletics…
Nigel Johnson scored a career-high 20 points and Nino Williams added 15 including seven critical free throws as a much-maligned Kansas State squad rallied from an eight-point second half deficit to knock off eighth-ranked Kansas 70-63 Monday night at Bramlage Coliseum. Perry Ellis was the key for the Jayhawks in the first half as he scored 15 of his game-high 24 points. After K-State held a brief 8-7 lead with 15:25 left in the first half, KU went on an 8-2 surge to lead 16-10 and appeared ready to take control of the contest. However, K-State ripped off six straight…