AP-KS–NewVirusDiscovere TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Health officials say a new virus has been discovered following the death of a southeast Kansas resident this summer and they believe it is carried by ticks or other insects. The state Department of Health and Environment said Monday that testing by the federal Centers for Disease Control confirmed the presence of what’s now called the Bourbon virus. It’s named for Bourbon County, where the victim lived. KDHE spokeswoman Aimee Rosenow said it’s the only confirmed case of the virus. Rosenow said it’s not clear exactly how the virus contributed to the patient’s death. The department…
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says protests and political debate over police tactics should be halted until the funerals are held for two officer shot and killed inside their patrol car.
State Department spokesperson Marie Harf calls on North Korea to admit the country is behind the hack attack on Sony’s computer system and compensate the movie company for damages.
Riley County Commissioners are considering hiring a lobbyist to be their “eyes and ears” in Topeka, as bills that concern the county move through the legislative process. Commissioners stated, during their Monday meeting, they see a growing need for this. Lobbyist, Dick Carter Jr. attended the commission meeting to share details about his services. Carter explained he is a lobbyist for several different public entities. Besides taking notes on the bills the commission would like to keep track of, Carter mentioned he would also inform the commission of new bills that could impact the county. Carter said with the legislature’s…
Officers and detectives with the Riley County Police Department initiated an investigation into a death KMAN has been previously reporting on. The incident is said to have taken place shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at 312 Riley Avenue in Ogden. This is the address of Ogden’s Best Gun Range. Riley County Police Department’s Dispatch Center received an emergent request for service, and officers and EMS personnel were quickly dispatched to the gun range. After arriving on scene, they found a subject later identified as Milton Barerra (20) of Fort Riley, who had suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy had several guests: Veteran Coordinator with PTSD Foundation of America, Matt Kelley; Instructor with Political Science Department at Kansas State University from Pakistan, Muhammad Asif Nawaz; Aggieville Business Association President, Aaron Apel and the Coordinator for Little Apple New Year’s Eve, Hannah Henning. Lastly, she was joined by Sarah Werner with the Winfield Chamber of Commerce for Flint Hills Focus. Matt Kelley-segment 1 Muhammad Asif Nawaz-segment 1 Little Apple New Year’s Eve-segment 1 Flint Hills Focus-segment 1
Florida authorities say a 17-year veteran police officer was shot and killed in Tarpon Springs early Sunday.
Family members of Eric Garner are stressing the support of non-violent protests following the deadly shootings of two New York City police officers.
KANSAS CITY, MO.-Reigning Big 12 Player of the Week Nino Williams scored 17 points to lead four players in double figures and Kansas State overcame late game troubles at the free throw line as the Wildcats hung on for a 68-64 victory over former Big 12 opponent Texas A&M Saturday night before 14,884 at Sprint Center. The game marked the first meeting between the two schools since the Aggies left the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference in 2012. The game began with the teams trading baskets and a 5-5 tie in the first two minutes. A 9-2 K-State run…