After a short presentation by outgoing Manhattan Regional Airport Director Peter VanKuren the Manhattan city commission voted to move forward with an ordinance giving the go ahead to conduct an initial RFP for the new fixed base operations facility (FBO). Financing will be provided through the general obligation fund, and the FBO provider will be sought to finalize an agreement where they would service the annual debt. The commission expressed satisfaction with the passing of the ordinance. According to officials the FBO is an operational package that has been ongoing for over five years. Mayor Wynn Butler asked several questions regarding possible…
Author: KMAN Staff
The one ballot question this election season passed overwhelmingly, with Wamego voters saying yes to an ordinance allowing construction work by property owners on their own property without employing contractors licensed by the City of Wamego. The matter was discussed at several City Commission meetings, before being placed on the ballot. As the unofficial election numbers indicate below, the modification to current ordinance passed by a three to one margin. Contested races in Pottawatomie County included that of St. George Mayor, with Timothy Calmes receiving the most votes. The new St. George Council members appear to be Josh Winkleman and…
(unofficial final results) Manhattan City Commission (three elected): Mike Dodson-2,306 Jerred McKee-1,349 Wynn Butler-2,088 Linda Morse-2,643 John Ball-1,717 Kaleb James-917 Manhattan Ogden USD 383 (four elected): Nicholas Dyer-1,560 Curt Herrman-2,849 Darrell Edie-2,680 Leah Fliter-3,278 David Colburn-3,402 Riley County USD 378: Glen Hawkins (position 1)-259 Kyle Bohnenblust (position 1)-643 Jay Caley (position 1)-34 Shane Allen (position 2)-587 Donna Bulk (position 2)-67 Michael Lindell (position 2)-271 Dennis Tegtmeier (position 3)-352 Randy O’Boyle (position 3)-577 Jared Larson (at large)-667 Vinton Visser (at large)-40 Michael McCoy (at large)-227 Blue Valley Randolph USD 384: Marla Webster (position 3)-12 Stephen Corkill (position 3)-45…
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. waves as he arrives to announce the start of his presidential campaign, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Ky. Paul launched his 2016 presidential campaign Tuesday with a combative message against both Washington and his fellow Republicans, declaring that “we have come to take our country back.”
Released Dutch hostage Sjaak Rijke smiles after arriving by airplane in Bamako, Mali, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. French special forces on Monday freed a Dutchman held hostage since being kidnapped in 2011 by extremists in Mali, the government said. There was no word on the fate of two men abducted at the same time.
Bill Snyder had his first press conference of the spring football season Tuesday. Here’s the highlights: – Everybody wants to start with the quarterback position. Snyder said that Joe Hubener and Jesse Ertz are ahead of the pack at quarterback, but he did joke that the Wildcats have “200 guys” taking snaps. Snyder also went out of his way to mention that freshman Alex Delton has “caught our eye.” When asked about Taylor Laird, Snyder said he was “rusty” after returning from an injury that sidelined him most of last year. – Charles Jones is, not surprisingly, atop the depth…
On Tuesday, a project began to remove and replace two concrete pavement panels located at the K-18 and Scenic Drive south roundabout interchange southwest of Manhattan. The two concrete panels were damaged by an overturned concrete truck that rolled on June 24, 2014. Project work will take place during daylight hours, Monday-Friday, with some occasional Saturday work. There will be an 11-foot width restriction throughout the work zone during the project duration. Drivers should expect only minor delays. The Kansas Department of Transportation urges all motorists to be alert, obey the warning signs, and “Give ‘Em a Brake!” when approaching and driving…
Manhattan High School’s Science Olympiad team has placed 2nd overall in the Kansas Science Olympiad competition. The group landed its spot right behind Olathe North, marking the second year in a row it’s ranked in the top two. The Science Olympiad competition was held on the Wichita State University campus on Saturday, April 4th. As a whole, Manhattan High’s team received six 1st-place medals, three 2nd-place medals, and four 3rd-place medals. MHS students placed first in the “Anatomy and Physiology,” “It’s About Time,” “Mission Possible,” “Protein Modeling,” “Technical Problem Solving,” and “Wright Stuff” events. They received second place medals in the “Bungee Drop,”…
Crews will close 17th Street in two locations on K-State’s campus beginning Monday, April 13 to excavate two, 30-inch diameter, underground chilled water pipes. The site will be used for additional pipe installation scheduled to take place this summer. Pavement removal for the excavation will begin and continue through the middle of June for pedestrian use. Improvements along 17th Street will extend through July and landscape work will continue into August. K-State asks that pedestrians please respect the work zones during the construction process. After the pipe installation is complete, 17th Street will reopen for pedestrians, but it will remain…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy talked to Manhattan City Commissioners, Rich Jankovich and John Matta, and Manhattan City Manager, Ron Fehr. Manhattan City Commission-segment 1 Manhattan City Commission-segment 2 Manhattan City Commission-segment 3 Manhattan City Commission-segment 4