Large community parks are the most used in the Manhattan and Riley County area according to consultants giving the briefing on a recent “statistically valid” survey. Consultants are currently giving numbers from the survey at the joint Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Manhattan city commission work session in city hall. Indoor training facilities top the list for needed programs, and a combination of sales and property taxes is the number one option for funding parks and recreations projects according to the consultants. Consultants say more community input will be taking place, and full analysis continues on the data. This…
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KMAN received a news release from Sunset Zoo’s Marketing/Development Officer, Ella Casey on Tuesday afternoon: Last week marked spring break for many in the region and residents celebrated the warming temperatures – plus a week off from school – with a visit to Manhattan’s Sunset Zoo. The 26-acre park welcomed 8,345 guests throughout the week including a record-breaking attendance during the Zoo’s annual Community Appreciation Day, held this past Saturday, where all 4,706 visitors received free Zoo admission. “This community has provided us with unbelievable support over the past 81 years. We’re honored to host an annual free day as…
After an alleged attempted robbery back in November, a Manhattan man is facing three felony level charges. Christopher Hudgins appeared in Riley County District Court on Tuesday afternoon for his preliminary hearing. Hudgins is charged with attempted aggravated robbery, conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery, and contributing to a child’s misconduct. These charges stem from a home invasion case that took place in the 2300 block of Cheryl Terrace. When originally reported, it was believed Hudgins was just a victim-as he suffered a gunshot wound to the face. It was later discovered he was a suspect instead. Defense Attorney, Thomas Addair…
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release Tuesday afternoon regarding a theft that was reported on Monday. Law enforcement responded to the area of Roepke Road and Excel Road, in rural Manhattan, for a reported theft of an enclosed trailer from a job site. Construction crews discovered that sometime between Friday, March 20th to Monday, unknown individuals had taken a white 12 foot single axle enclosed trailer with rear and side doors. At the time of the theft, the trailer had black lettering of VPS on the sides. It displayed a blue Kansas exempt trailer plate and contained concrete…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy talked to Pottawatomie County Administrator, Robert Reece; Commissioner, Stan Hartwich; and Public Works Director, Leu Lowrey. Lastly, she spoke with Manhattan City Manager, Ron Fehr and City Commissioner, Rich Jankovich. Pottawatomie County people-segment 1 Pottawatomie County people-segment 2 Fehr and Jankovich-segment 1 Fehr and Jankovich-segment 2
Breaking News: Germanwings Airbus A320 airliner has crashed in the French Alps between Barcelonnette and Digne, French aviation officials and police have said. The jet belongs to the German low-cost airline Germanwings, a subsidiary of Lufthansa. The plane had reportedly been en route from Barcelona to Dusseldorf and was carrying 142 passengers and six crew. Both Airbus and Germanwings have said they aware of the reports but cannot yet confirm them.
Police in Clarksville, Tennessee are looking for suspects after five people were shot near a college campus. At least four were seriously wounded.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A new proposal for controlling the cost of mental health drugs to the Medicaid program in Kansas has advanced in the Legislature. The Senate gave first-round approval Monday to a bill requiring a review of Medicaid’s mental health prescriptions. It also creates an advisory committee to draft guidelines on prescriptions for the needy and disabled covered by the program. Senators expected to take final action Tuesday. The measure had bipartisan support and arose from discussions between Republican Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration and mental health advocates. The Senate last month rejected a bill repealing a 2002 law that…
Previous Riley County Commission meetings have featured discussions about the possibility of dissolving the Eureka Valley drainage district, after it was recommended by County Counselor, Clancy Holeman. Local Attorney, Joe Knopp assisted Holeman with this matter. He was present during Monday’s commission meeting, as a public hearing was held to possibly approve dissolving the district. He shared background on the specifics of the drainage issues that caused the district to be formed in the first place. He also mentioned the hydrology report was showing zeros at the end of the report and they didn’t want the 20 landowners in the…
As previously reported, citizen generated calls for service, citations, and physical custody arrests were all down at Fake Patty’s day this year–but Riley County Police Captain Josh Kyle presented final detailed numbers from the March seventh event at Monday’s Riley County Law Board meeting. Disturbing the peace and noise complaints were at the top of the list for calls, with parking following closely behind. Kyle talked about a slight decrease in calls for service,with disorderly conduct numbers stable. He said there were less physical arrests, but admitted there was a significant increase in alcohol-related medical treatments. However Law Board member Wynn…