A Junction City man faces a November trial on rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child charges. Allen Amenson, 27, entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment Monday in Geary County District court. A three day trial has been set to begin November 18th. Amenson was taken into custody in early May on two counts each of rape and aggravated indecent liberties.
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On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Medicare Coach, Larry Weigel of Manhattan, K-State Student Body President, Reagan Kays, and Biosecurity Research Institute Research Director, Dr. Stephen Higgs.
A 26-year-old Wamego woman died in an accident on K-99 Monday afternoon. Stephanie Kickbush died in the accident, reported at 3:17 p.m. approximately one mile north of Wamego. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Kickbush was driving a 2009 Yamaha Motorcycle southbound on K-99, with a 1999 Ford F-250 Pickup northbound. The truck was attempting a left turn across southbound lanes into the driveway, and the motorcycle struck the truck. The driver of the truck, Robert Heptig, 54, of Wamego, was not injured. Kickbush was wearing a helmet but was pronounced dead, after being taken to Wamego Health Center.
Firefighters in northern California are battling two huge wildfires. One destroyed at least 13 homes. The other is burning in Yosemite National Park.
The spokesman of Gaza’s electricity distribution company says two Israeli tank shells have hit a fuel tank of the Gaza Strip’s only power plant. A huge plume of black smoke was seen rising after the explosion.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) One of four remaining clinics that provide abortions in Kansas has closed amid a hostile political climate and financial challenges. Its outgoing manager said Monday the decision was also prompted by a “lack of gratitude” from a young generation of women who take its abortion services for granted. The Aid For Women clinic in Kansas City, Kansas, disclosed on its website that the clinic closed Saturday. Patients are being referred to two clinics in suburban Kansas City and one in Wichita. Clinic manager Jeff Pederson says he is tired of it all and that closing the…
Today on “The Game”…Royals take 3 of 4 from Cleveland. Jordy Nelson signs contract extension with Green Bay. NFL VP backs up Ray Rice suspension. Colber Charity Classic winner Drew Laning joins the show. Tadd Haislop from Sporting News is also on the show. “You Can’t Be Serious” wraps things up.
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., right and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., take the stairs to a news conference on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Monday, July 28, 2014, about a bipartisan deal to improve veterans’ health care that would authorize at least $17 billion to fix the health program scandalized by long patient wait times and falsified records covering up delays.
Palestinian Abir Shamaleh, left, sits next to the grave of her son Saher, a civilian according to the family, who was killed in an Israeli strike during the war, as members of the family visit a cemetery in Gaza City, in the northern Gaza Strip, Monday, July 28, 2014. Monday marked the beginning of the three-day Eid al-Fitr holiday, which caps the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. Muslims usually start the day by visiting cemeteries, to pay their respects to the dead, and then exchange family visits.
29 years of service will finally come to a close for Riley County Treasurer, Eileen King, as she heads into retirement effective August 1st. During Monday’s Riley County Commission meeting, King was presented with a plaque for her service. County Commission Chair, Robert Boyd said a few words, and reflected on how King has shaped the office into a better place. King said when she first came to the treasurer’s office, everything was done by typewriter. A retirement reception will be held from 2:30-5:00 p.m. on Friday in the county commission chambers. The public is invited to attend. The treasurer’s…