1st grade teacher at Northview Elementary School, Ashley Messick and Special Education Teacher at Anthony Middle School, Dr. Casey Ewy were selected as the 2014-2015 teachers of the year for the school district. Messick commented, “My greatest accomplishments have to be my students. Seeing my first graders tackle and push through all of their obstacles amazes me every year. Helping them through their struggles and sending them on as brighter, productive citizens has been and will always be my greatest accomplishment”. Ewy stated, “My greatest contributions and accomplishments in education have to do with working with students who have limited…
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One person was taken to the hospital, two other possible injuries were reported, and an arrest has been made following an accident in Geary county Tuesday night. Elizabeth Ballenger (15) of Junction City was taken to the Geary Community Hospital following the accident in Junction City in the 800 block of East Chestnut. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Tammy Patterson (38)of Junction City was eastbound on Chestnut at a high rate of speed. Patterson lost control of the vehicle and struck a light pole, with the vehicle coming to rest on the south side of…
The Wamego City Commission heard from the Library Board Tuesday night. Board Chair Eric Benson gave an overview of the 2013 Annual Report. He said the Board is exceptionally proud that over 44,000 people visited the Library last year, which is 10 times the population of Wamego. Director Leah Kulikowski reported that over 70,000 items were checked out, which does not include digital. All areas of the Library have seen an increase in usage, especially the public computers with free WiFi, plus the youth and adult class participants increased. Benson said the only thing that isn t keeping pace is…
Chile was struck with an 8.2 magnitude earthquake late last night. At least five people have been killed.
Washington, DC Democratic voters nominated city council member Muriel Bowser for mayor, picking her over incumbent Mayor Vincent Gray.
The Manhattan City Commission meeting started off with a bang Tuesday night as two local businessmen passionately voiced their concerns with what they called a “suffocating situation” on the North End 3rd Street. Local Businessman, Russ Weisbender has seen multiple businesses on the South End of 3rd Street receive tax-breaks and other incentives, and feels as though he and 3 other owners on the North End have just plain been forgotten about. “We’ve been slowly strangled out of business, because our access has been limited and taken away,” said Weisbender. Redevelopment of the North 3rd Street Corridor has been in…
General Motors CEO Mary Barra testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, before the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation. The committee is looking for answers from Barra about safety defects and mishandled recall of 2.6 million small cars with a faulty ignition switch that’s been linked to 13 deaths and dozen of crashes.
President Barack Obama, followed Vice President Joe Biden, arrives speak in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, about the Affordable Care Act. The deadline to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act passed at midnight Monday night.
“The Game” this afternoon on KMAN breaks down the Kansas City Royals opening day loss to Detroit. Is it going to be the bullpen or the lack of offensive production that could doom the Royals playoff hopes? Jason Vargas will make his Royals debut on Wednesday afternoon in game two of the season for KC. The K-State baseball team back at it Tuesday night against Omaha. How important will the weekend series be with the Kansas Jayhawks? The guys will talk about what to expect next season for K-State basketball as Bruce Weber joined “Wildcat Insider” on Monday afternoon. All that and much more including National Headlines on “The Game” on news radio 1350 KMAN.
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Manhattan Mayor, John Matta and City Manager, Ron Fehr