WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Record high cattle prices and plentiful feed supplies are making life a lot easier for cattle producers as another winter nears. It has been a good year out in farm country as the long drought eased somewhat with summer rains. Fall crops have been good, and hay prices have come down some Market analyst Kevin Good of CattleFax tracks the industry. He says that for 15 of 17 years, the size of the nation’s cattle herd has shrunk. Producers are now rebuilding. He says ranchers aren’t “gouging” consumers and that people need to understand that it has…
Author: KMAN Staff
K-State will play #2 Arizona in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational. Audio from Coach Snyder at today’s press conference. A short show today because of K-State Women’s Basketball hitting the air at 4:30. https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/14.mp3
At least one person was seen being escorted from the church where Michael Brown’s father and the family’s attorney’s were holding a news conference. Al Sharpton, who also attended the news conference, explained what happened.
A protester squirts lighter fluid on a police car as the car windows are shattered near the Ferguson Police Department after the announcement of the grand jury decision not to indict police Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black 18-year-old,
The fourth case involving the aggravated robbery and kidnapping incident in the 1300 block of Flint Hills Place last month, was addressed in Riley County Court Tuesday afternoon. Kenneth Mallet (22) was arrested earlier this month in Illinois for aggravated robbery and aggravated kidnapping charges stemming from two separate cases. Mallet appeared for his status hearing Tuesday via web cam. His case was set for a preliminary hearing on January 9th at 2 p.m. The three other men charged in this incident will have preliminary hearings on December 19th. Mallet asked Judge William Malcolm if he could make a statement, as he…
The Manhattan man charged in connection with the attempted murder case earlier this month, where a woman was reportedly stabbed, appeared in Riley County Court via web cam Tuesday afternoon. Samuel Dartez (30) was stopped by authorities in Morris County a couple weeks ago, and a standoff ensued. Dartez was eventually arrested on 1st degree attempted murder, and his bond was set at $500,000. Dartez was deemed eligible for a court appointed attorney. Since he did not yet have representation, Judge William Malcolm set his case for another status hearing, to be held on December 2nd at 1 p.m. A no…
A long customer line greeted the new PepperJax Grill in Manhattan Tuesday, with the restaurant in Aggieville opening its doors at 11 a.m. Director of Operations Trent Smith tells KMAN they’re excited about being in Manhattan. He says the pictures on the wall have a local touch. Restaurant Spokesman Mike Jungers says there’s some research when it comes to the decor, with background on pictures provided by local historical societies and libraries. The restaurant specializes in “America’s Best Philly” sandwiches–with the traditional steak, but also chicken, shrimp, and veggie varieties. And there’s a children’s menu with kids’ strips and corn dogs. Jungers…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Pottawatomie County Commissioner, Gary Yenzer; County Fire Supervisor, Bruce Brazzle; County Appraiser, Lois Schlegel; and County Administrator Robert Reece. For the final two segments, Cathy spoke with Brad Everett and Wade Radina with the Whoville effort.
Several cars and at least two stores were set on fire in Ferguson, Missouri on Monday night. Unrest followed a grand jury’s decision not to indict a white police officer in the shooting death of a black 18-year-old.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A group of Kansas investors has proposed a $130 million casino in southeast Kansas, the third project to vie for the license. The Cherokee County Commission on Monday endorsed the project from Castle Rock Casino Resort. The company wants to build a casino with 1,400 slot machines, 35 table games and a poker room with 16 tables. Also planned are a 200-room hotel, three restaurants and a health club and spa. The application deadline is Dec. 18, with the State Lottery Commission to make the selection. Castle Rock says it could open by June 2016, if it…