LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Operators of the state’s central law enforcement training facility say $3.9 million is need from the Legislature to avoid extreme cuts. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center is generating less revenue than expected. The University of Kansas runs the center near the southern Kansas town of Yoder as part of its continuing education program. Center director Ed Pavey says the district and municipal court docket fees that the center has relied on as its main funding source have plummeted in recent years. The center attributes the drop largely to fewer traffic tickets…
Author: KMAN Staff
Manhattan Christian Fellowship Church in conjunction with Konza United Way and K-State’s Staley School of Leadership Studies, hosted a community dinner and conversation Sunday in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “It’s an opportunity to learn, listen, engage and meet new friends and partners,” said Lee Ann Smith Desper, executive director of Konza United Way. Bishop, Darryl R. Martin shared his idea for a healthier community by challenging members of the public and university to work more closely together. “If we can bridge the gap, come together and discuss how we can make our communities more effective, I think that…
Nikki Moody scored 20 points to lead three players in double figures and Iowa State knocked down 14 three-point baskets as the Cyclones broke open a close game in the second half on their way to a 79-59 victory over Kansas State before an announced crowd of 7,816 on Pack the House Night Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum. K-State got off to a strong start scoring the game’s first six points and held a 12-5 lead with 13:54 left in the first half. The Cyclones then used a 15-4 run to lead 20-16 with nine and a half minutes left before…
Rep. John Lewis, who headed the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and was the youngest speaker at the 1963 March on Washington, remembers civil rights icon Martin Luther King. “He was my hero,” Lewis says.
Police say a Florida man wounded his wife in a shooting at a mall food court that left two dead.
Nino Williams scored 18 points and Marcus Foster added 11 despite being on the bench for a significant stretch of the second half after picking up his fourth foul as Kansas State after trailing by as many as 14 points in the first half staged one of the better comebacks in recent years as the Wildcats defeated 22nd-ranked Baylor 63-61 Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum. Baylor led by 16 first half points from standout guard Kenny Cherry seemingly could do no wrong at times jumping out to an early 13-2 lead in the game’s first seven minutes. Taurean Prince then slammed…
After a year of construction and over 2.1 million dollars, Manhattan Public Library welcomed the community to the grand opening of their Children’s Library. The opening held Saturday brought a crowd of toddlers through 6th graders and their parents, curious about what the new space had to offer for Manhattan’s youth. Library Director, Linda Knupp commented on the achievements of not only the library, but also the community in their support. “We really wanted to take this opportunity for everyone to come in and see the new space, and enjoy it […] and really just celebrate the new space and all…
Soldiers fanned out to guard possible terror targets across Belgium on Saturday, including some buildings within the Jewish quarter of the port city of Antwerp.
Romney spoke Friday night at the closing banquet of a three-day Republican National Committee gathering in Southern California.
The name of the deceased individual has been released by the Kansas Highway Patrol. Alexis D. Champ, 18, from Wichita was killed driving a Chevy Silverado. Champ was traveling with Darius T. Person, 21, of Michigan, who was injured and taken to Mercy Regional Health Center. Both were wearing their seat belts at the time of the incident. The accident occurred on I-70 Westbound, 1.3 miles east of Deep Creek Road. KHP reports the Chevy was traveling eastbound on I-70, crossed the median and went into the ravine in the north drainage ditch ### Riley County Emergency Management Director Pat…