In an effort to stop, delay, or change the projected increased flood insurance rates, the Riley County Commission invited federal delegation members, and the general public, to a flood insurance rate increase summit, held on Monday. Although none of the legislative members could make it, several sent representatives. Several concerned residents were in attendance to share their stories and experiences. Many were concerned with the fact their rates could be doubled, or even tripled. Around 850 resident are expected to be impacted by the new flood plain maps, over 100 of which were not previously in the flood plain. One…
Author: KMAN Staff
The Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing security practices and how it deals with unexpected incidents throughout its air traffic control facilities following last week’s fire at a Chicago-area air traffic facility.
Turkish tanks roll to take positions along the Turkey-Syria border near Suruc, Turkey, Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. U.S.-led coalition air raids targeted towns and villages in northern and eastern Syria controlled by the Islamic State group, including one strike that hit a grain silo and reportedly killed civilians, activists said Monday.
The Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization (FHMPO) has released the draft 2015 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for the required 30 day public comment period. The UPWP identifies the activities the FHMPO staff and its planning partners will be undertaking in 2015, including a budget for completing these activities. The 2015 UPWP is set to be approved at the November 19th Policy Board Meeting. The UPWP will be out for public comment until October 28th. The amount of local match required for 2015 is estimated to be approximately $30,000 less than what was originally estimated when establishing the MPO in early…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy talked to Principal of Manhattan Catholic Schools, Scott Hulshoff and Flint Hills Regional Council Executive Director, Gary Stith.
Riley County Police indicate a report of theft was filed in the 2800 block of Nelson’s Landing in Manhattan on Sunday at approximately 9:10 AM. Tony Dugan, 34, of Leonardville reported a burnt orange 2005 Pontiac G6 was taken from in front of a friend’s home. The vehicle was left unsecured and with keys in the ignition. The total estimated loss is approximately $5,000 and currently no arrests have been made. Those with information about this crime are asked to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. ### Riley County Police filed a criminal damage to property report in the 900 block of Claflin…
Vowing he would better himself and saying he wishes he could go back and change things, Jerred Snyder, 30, of Manhattan was sentenced to 72 months for the kidnapping in early April of Richard Rothfuss, 69, of Junction City. Snyder was also sentenced to 59 months for aggravated battey and 19 months for making a false writing, to serve concurrently with the six year kidnapping sentence. The sentencing followed a comment from the kidnapping victim that it doesn’t go away–with a written statement describing his lying in a ditch face down with a gun at his head as “devastating.” Rothfus had urged…
CHICAGO (AP) — Moments after Detroit secured the AL Central title, Kansas City manager Ned Yost started pulling some of his regulars from the lineup. It was finally time to start preparing for the playoffs. Kansas City’s chance for a division crown was erased by Detroit’s victory on Sunday, and the Royals went on to a 6-4 comeback win over Chicago in the final game for retiring White Sox captain Paul Konerko. Coming into the final day of the regular season, Kansas City was hoping for a one-game playoff on Monday in Detroit for the division crown. But the Tigers…
An American doctor exposed to Ebola in Sierra Leone is now under observation in an isolation unit at the National Institutes of Health. He does not have the disease but is being watched out of an abundance of caution.
Hong Kong police used tear gas on Sunday to try to clear thousands of pro-democracy protesters who had gathered outside government headquarters in a challenge to Beijing over its decision to restrict democratic reforms for the city.