WICHITA, Kan. (AP) An expected rebound in the small- and medium-sized business jet market this year could be good news for Wichita, where the aircraft is built. The Wichita Eagle reports that experts say signs like increasing consumer confidence and low oil prices point to probable growth in the small to mid-size business jet industry in 2015. Bombardier Learjet and Textron Aviation, which includes Cessna Aircraft and Beechcraft Corporation manufacture business aircraft in Wichita.
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Manhattan Fire Department crews responded to 728 Galaxy Drive for a report of a structure fire around 11:30 Friday evening. Upon arrival, crews found a one-story residential structure with heavy fire showing throughout the structure. Crews were called to this same address one day earlier for a fire that heavily damaged the structure as well. Due to the damage caused by the previous night’s fire, crews were not able to make entry into the structure, but were able to control the fire from a defensive position outside the structure. The fire reached a second alarm before it was contained within…
It has been a long bowl season for the Big 12, and Kansas State added it’s name to the tough loss column after a furious 2nd half comeback falls short, 40-35 Friday night in San Antonio. UCLA roared out of the gate to start the Alamo Bowl, quickly posting a 17-0 lead by the end of the 1st quarter that proved in the end to be too much for K-State to overcome. The large contingent of K-State fans that had taken over the San Antonio River Walk throughout the week had little to cheer about early as the K-State offense…
Update at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday: A press release was issued on Saturday morning with additional information. Emergency personnel were made aware of a male subject, later identified as James Michael Tolsdorf (19), of Manhattan, who had possibly fallen through the ice. Bystanders collecting firewood in the area attempted to rescue Tolsdorf before emergency rescue teams could arrive. These attempts were unsuccessful. Tolsdorf was recovered at approximately 7:24 PM and pronounced deceased. An autopsy has been requested. Original story: Riley County Police responded to a drowning at Tuttle Creek River Pond Friday evening. RCPD Public Information Officer Mat Droge confirmed the…
Tuttle Creek Lake Eagle Day has been cancelled. Eagle Day was scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at Fire Station Head Quarters, but was cancelled due to impending winter weather. There are no plans to reschedule the event.
Cathy visits with Riley County Extension Health, Nutrition and Food Safety Agent, Ginny Barnard on Diet Free on Segment one: Cathy visits with Downtown Manhattan Ex. Dir. Gina Scroggs in next two segments: Cathy’s final segment is with Willie Davila, Supervisor T. Russell Reitz Regional Animal Shelter/Control:
Mercy Regional Health Center welcomes the first baby of 2015 – Bleu Michael Dennis Nelson. Bleu was born at 6:10 p.m. on Thursday, January 1, giving him the distinction of being the first baby born at Mercy Regional Health Center in 2015. Bleu was 7 lb. 6 oz. and 21.25” long. Bleu’s parents are Aimee and Dennis, and his big sister is Ella.
Below is an update from the National Weather Service in Topeka on the incoming weather system that will affect the area beginning late tonight. This is not a major storm but it still looks like it will bring a mixed bag of winter precipitation later tonight through Saturday night. Some areas could see up to one tenth of an inch of ice due to freezing rain and freezing drizzle later tonight through early Saturday morning however winds are expected to remain light overnight into midday Sat and air temperatures are expected to rise to above freezing by noon Sat so…
The Kansas Court of Appeals has affirmed a Riley County Court conviction in a drug-related case. The opinion in State v. Hudson was released Friday, rejecting Adam Hudson’s (31) appeal in a 2013 case involving cultivation of marijuana and other drug related charges. The Appeals Court did find the district court erred in responding to the jury’s question in writing rather than reading the answer to the jury in open court in Hudson’s presence. However, the higher court went on to say that error is harmless as there is “no reasonable possibility that it altered or affected the verdict.” The Court of…
The shipwreck of the Norman Atlantic has arrived at the port of Brindisi, the Barretta tug boat company confirmed on Friday.