In this May 14, 2014 file photo, TV personality Joan Rivers attends A Celebration of Barbara Walters in New York. Melissa Rivers announced Thursday, Sept. 4, that her mother Joan died Thursday, in New York. Rivers was hospitalized Aug. 28, after going into cardiac arrest at a doctor’s office.
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A Kansas State University student found dead in a vehicle on campus last November apparently died of a heroin overdose, and indications are he was with Gregory Melvin Haug Jr., also known as “Rory” in the time leading up to his death. An affadavit for application for a warrant disclosed by Riley County Court at KMAN’s request indicates an autopsy revealed Jordan Forbit died of morphine intoxication, commonly referred to as a heroin overdose. Haug of Olathe was arrested August 24th on charges of involuntary manslaughter, possession and conspiracy to possess heroin, and interference with law enforcement. Facts in the…
Manhattan Ogden USD 383 School Board Member, Aaron Estabrook traveled overseas years ago as part of a K-State study abroad program. Although he knew where he was headed, he had no idea the experience he would have. Listen here as Estabrook comments on his trip, and the suicide bombs he heard just blocks away from where he was staying: Aaron Estabrook
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Executive Director with the Governor’s Military Council, John Armbrust. She was also joined by Yasche Glass, who is the Manager of Troop Operations for Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri. Lastly, Cathy spoke to three individuals about an upcoming September 11th remembrance day event.
Five bids were submitted for the multi-layer polymer concrete overlay projects. A bid opening was held during Thursday’s Riley County Commission meeting. The bids were as follows: Mill Valley Construction Inc. of Shawnee Misssion-$138,950 Wildcat Construction Co. Inc. of Topeka-$128,233 PCiRoads of St. Michael, Minnesota-$150,720 B&B Bridge Company LLC of St. Paul-$198,693 Bettis Asphalt and Construction Inc.-$108,923 An engineer’s estimate of $168,020 was also submitted. All five bids were approved to move forward for staff evaluation and recommendation. —————- Pre-cast box culvert projects were discussed during the meeting. Public Works Director, Leon Hobson presented on this item, and mentioned there…
Junction City Police are closer to enforcing a fairly new city ordinance, regarding listening or talking on wireless communication devices while driving. As previously announced on KMAN, the Junction City Commission approved the ordinance earlier this summer, which essentially bans drivers from talking on their cell phones while driving, unless its through a hands free device. The Junction City Police Department since that time has awaited the installation of signage around entrances to the City which notifies drivers of this new ordinance and to date have taken no enforcement action. The Police Department has been advised that all signage is…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) State health official say whooping cough cases are increasing across Kansas, with Pottawatomie County particularly hard hit. KMAN has reporting on Pottawatomie County pertussis cases for the past several weeks, but the area county was just mentioned at the state level. The state has recorded 405 confirmed cases of the disease so far this year, compared with 172 in all of 2013. In Pottawatomie County 17 confirmed cases have been reported. Last year, the northeast Kansas county had one case. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1pqdH47 ) that all schools within the Wamego School District have had free…
A Manhattan woman was taken into custody by Riley County Police Wednesday morning on an arrest warrant for a variety of offenses. Aline Appelhanz, 47, was arrested at her home by police serving an arrest warrant for the offenses of burglary, making false writing, and theft at the felony level. At last report Appelhanz was still confined at the Riley County Jail on “no bond.” ### No one was hurt but Riley County Police filed a report for criminal discharge of a firearm in the city limits of Manhattan on Wednesday after a 28-year-old male subject stated that he…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The last time Jason Vargas pitched against the Texas Rangers, it seemed like every runner that reached scoring position somehow managed to cross home plate. The exact opposite happened Wednesday night. Vargas pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, Alex Gordon hit a two-run homer and the Kansas City Royals held on for a 4-1 victory that finished off a three-game sweep. “I felt I was effective,” Vargas said. “They had some opportunities and we were able to make some plays and get out of them.” Vargas (11-7) stranded four runners in scoring position before turning…
Out with the old, in with the new. A request was made by Director of Transportation, Doug Messer to purchase five new buses and dispose of five old buses, during Wednesday night’s Manhattan Ogden USD 383 school board meeting. Messer highlighted a new web site put together by the Kansas Department of Transportation that allows school districts to look into prices of buses from different companies, as well as view the features each bus has. The department actually goes out and puts the buses to bids for the districts. He said it has made the process much easier. School Board Member, Darrell…