Two Riley County residents filed to run in county elections today at the Riley County Clerk’s office. This includes Kaleb James of Manhattan, running for a regular term as Commissioner. Running for a Councilman position in Ogden is Ogden resident Roger Graham. Filing opportunities for Riley County close tomorrow, January 27th.
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This Wednesday, January 28th, the Manhattan Public Library will host an open enrollment event for those needing questions answered about their health insurance options. Public Affairs Specialist Julie Brookhart with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Kansas City regional office says they’re encouraging Manhattan residents to go to the open enrollment day to see what types of health insurance benefits they may qualify for. Those who attend this event need to bring several documents with them, including household and family income information and social security numbers. For a complete list of personal information needed, Brookhart asks attendees to call…
The new flood plain maps, featuring higher insurance rates, will be adopted in March. However, prior to the new map implementation, the Riley County planning and zoning department wanted to ensure they are following the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA’s) guidelines. During Monday’s county commission meeting, County Planner, Bob Isaac shared very minor zoning regulation changes that fall in line with the requirements necessary to approve the maps. Isaac mentioned these changes are very insignificant when comparing them to the City of Manhattan’s major variations. The board unanimously approved these zoning regulation adjustments. ———– The CiCo Park detention/sled hill construction project…
On today’s In Focus, Erik filled in for Cathy and spoke with Megan Berry with the Flint Hills Discovery Center, Danielle Schapaugh with Manhattan Public Library and Stephen Bridenstine, Flint Hills Discovery Center public program coordinator. Megan Berry-segment 1 Megan Berry-segment 2 Danielle Schapaugh-segment 1 Flint Hills Focus-segment 1
A “potentially historic” storm could dump 2 to 3 feet of snow from northern New Jersey to southern Maine starting Monday, crippling a region that has largely been spared so far this winter, the National Weather Service said.
A spokesman for President Barack Obama says a “device” has been found on the grounds of the White House but that it poses no threat. Spokesman Josh Earnest says Secret Service agents recovered the object.
KMAN has received early reports regarding an involuntary manslaughter case. Ryan Routson (33) was arrested by Riley County Police around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Routson was charged with involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence, aggravated battery, possession of opiates, and possession of paraphernalia. His total bond was set at $20,000. KMAN will bring you additional details as they become available.
Police were searching two planes at Atlanta’s main airport after authorities received what they described as credible bomb threats.
Saying his team “followed the rules to the letter,” New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick explained how his team prepares its footballs on game day and defended his players from chatter that they made it to the Super Bowl by cheating.
Nino Williams scored 20 points and Marcus Foster and Justin Edwards added 14 apiece as Kansas State started fast in both halves and was never seriously threatened as the Wildcats defeated Oklahoma State 65-53 Saturday before a sellout crowd on Legends Weekend at Bramlage Coliseum. Never trailing at any point, K-State blasted off to a 6-0 lead in just over a minute to start the game with Foster, Williams and Wesley Iwundu accounting for the points. After the Cowboys closed to within 14-11 with 13:04 left in the first half, Kansas State used a 9-2 run in the next five…