The Wamego City Commission went through reorganization, also known as Sine Die at Tuesday’s meeting. City Clerk Shanda Jahnke administered the Oath of Office to newly re-elected Commissioner Bob Morse. Vic Enns is the new Mayor and Cliff Baughman is the Mayor Pro-Tem. As Mayor, Enns presided over the meeting. Carl Riblet was appointed to Planning Commission Board. Leo Tower and Deb Kiker were both re-appointed to serve on the Housing Authority Board for another year. Two ordinances were introduced for approval, the Building Code Update and the Fire Code Update. Building Official Mac Campbell said the updates included the 2012…
Author: KMAN Staff
The Democratic congressional primary race between former “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken and textile entrepreneur Keith Crisco remained very close and without a clear winner Tuesday night.
The White House was briefly locked down Tuesday after a driver followed the motorcade returning President Barack Obama’s daughters to the White House.
The Manhattan City Commission unanimously approved the fifth and final Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, a federal entitlement program which benefits those earning a low to moderate income. This year, Manhattan was allocated just over $618 thousand; and according to Grant Administrator, Christina L’Ecuyer, a portion of that money will be used for neighborhood infrastructure improvements. “11th Street and Freemont is an intersection that has quite a few traffic incidents, so that one has been targeted for a stop light,” L’Ecuyer said. Commissioner, Karen McCulloh says she got an email from a concerned citizen, who questioned…
Anti-Fracking demonstrators’ turnout to protest the Marcellus Shale Coalition rally on the steps of the Pennsylvania state Capitol Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in Harrisburg, Pa. The event is intended to let legislators and the public know that a diverse group of people support the natural gas boom that began about six years ago.
Former aide to Gov. Chris Christie, Christina Renna, testifies in Trenton, N.J., Tuesday, May 6, 2014, before New Jersey lawmakers probing the George Washington Bridge lane closures scandal. A legislative committee is investigating who was behind the politically motivated order to close lanes leading to the bridge last September.
“The Game” this afternoon on KMAN breaks down the KC Royals and their extra innings loss in San Diego on Monday night 6-5. Should the fans still be patient or do they need to realize that the Royals will always be just a mediocre team? The K-State baseball team had a rough go at TCU over the weekend and now get back at it against Wichita State. What do you expect to see from the bat cats down in Wichita? The K-State men’s basketball team has officially set the home and home with Georgia that will start his coming season. How difficult will the schedule be for the Wildcats this season? The NBA playoffs continue to be outstanding television. “Get Fit” plus “You can’t be serious” on “The Game” on KMAN.
Hunger U is an internationally-known effort that strives to end hunger on a local level by raising awareness at college campuses across the nation. Monday and Tuesday, Hunger U crew members set up shop in Bosco Plaza, just outside the K-State Union. Marshall Dulch, an Iowa State student who took a semester off to tour the country with Hunger U, shared his experiences in the fight to end hunger nationwide. “This is the second time we’ve been on the K-State campus with the Hunger U tour, and it’s the first campus we’ve actually returned to,” Dulch mentioned when speaking about the excitement…
The Kansas City man charged in connection with a first degree murder case, where John Burroughs (68) was found dead in his residence, appeared in Riley County District Court via webcam Tuesday afternoon. This incident took place in September of last year. Prosecutors say Burroughs was stabbed to death by another man, after Anthony Nichols (37) had shot Burroughs in the head. The two other people charged in the incident were James McKenith (33) and Christina Love (49), who both appeared in court Monday. Judge, William Malcolm set Nichols’ preliminary hearing for July 16th at 9 a.m in Riley County District Court…
Two individuals were injured after an accident on Tuttle Creek Terrace. The accident took place at 7:30 Tuesday morning, when Ryan Rouston (32), of Manhattan, was driving his 2002 Jeep Liberty southbound on Tuttle Terrace. Megan Hartford (32), also of Manhattan, was driving her 2003 Volkswagon Golf west bound on U24. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Rouston failed to stop at a stop sign, which caused the vehicles to collide. Rouston’s vehicle rolled onto its side in the east bound lane, and Hartford’s vehicle went into the south ditch. Both Rouston and Hartford sustained injuries and were taken to Mercy…