TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) The Kansas governor’s official residence is being decked out in Christmas finery, and the public can get a glimpse when Cedar Crest opens for holiday tours next week. Gov. Sam Brownback and his family planned to be at Cedar Crest on Wednesday for the scheduled delivery of a Scotch pine Christmas tree by horse-drawn wagon. Also being delivered by wagon was a Douglas fir, to be displayed at Brownback’s office in the Statehouse. The Kansas Tree Growers Association presents the Christmas trees to the governor each year. Beginning next week, Cedar Crest will be open for public…
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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) A University of Kansas researcher says Black Friday shoppers who want to save a little money should use cash instead of credit cards when making purchases. The Wichita Eagle reports assistant marketing professor Promothesh Chatterjee issued a statement Tuesday saying shoppers who use cash see their purchases much differently than those who use plastic. Chatterjee says his research shows that marketers may be influencing how much people spend and what they buy by encouraging them to use credit cards. He says people who use credit cards focus more on the benefits of a product, while those who…
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with Brad Starnes, USD 378 Superintendent, and Brady Burton, Blue Valley/Randolph USD 384 Superintendent, followed by Lori Biship with RSVP of the Flint Hills.
Update at 7 p.m. Wednesday: As a result of the ongoing investigation into the robbery of the K-S State Bank at 1101 Bluemont Avenue, the Riley County Police Department has obtained information to suggest that the suspect in this case may be driving a 2000 to 2005 4 door Cadillac DeVille. This vehicle is white in color and has dark handles with what appear to be stock rims and wheels. The vehicle also has dark tinted windows and was observed traveling away from the scene of this crime. Again any information, contact the Riley County Police Department or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) An engineering firm is being brought in to determine if last week’s wayward landing of giant Boeing cargo plane damaged the Wichita runway. The Wichita Eagle reports the city’s Airport Authority is monitoring the condition of the runway at Jabara Airport after the Dreamlifter mistakenly landed at the airport last week. The Dreamlifter was supposed to land at McConnell Air Force Base. The modified 747 weighs about 600,000 pounds, or about 10 times the weight that Jabara’s runway is designed to handle. Victor White, director of airports for the Wichita Airport Authority, says initial inspections show the…
OTTAWA, Kan. (AP) Prosecutors have withdrawn subpoenas for business records of an eastern Kansas man accused of killing three adults and a toddler. The subpoenas were mentioned at a status hearing in Franklin County District Court on Tuesday for 28-year-old Kyle T. Flack, who is jailed on $10 million bond on charges of capital murder, first-degree murder, rape and criminal possession of a firearm. He’s accused of killing 30-year-old Andrew Adam Stout, 31-year-old Steven Eugene White, 21-year-old Kaylie Kathleen Bailey and Bailey’s 18-month-old daughter, Lana-Leigh earlier this year. The Lawrence Journal World reports the state did not rule out making…
An arrest was made in connection with the armed robbery case KMAN previously reported on, that occurred at Dara’s Conveinence Store on Claflin Road. Around 9 :00 Tuesday evening, Riley County Police arrested Travis Bowman (22), who is listed as homeless and is associated with the area of Manhattan. He was arrested for aggravated robbery and theft. He is currently confined at the Riley County Jail and is being held on a bond of $75,000. Bowman is also being held for a “no bond” robbery warrant from the Omaha, Nebraska area. KMAN reported on this last week, when the Bowman…
The National Weather Service warns that a snow and ice forecast for the northeast will almost certainly affect holiday travel. The deadly storm that started on the West Coast is gathering steam and will hit the East in time for Thanksgiving.
President Barack Obama says thanks to television and movies, the rest of the world has had a front-row seat for America’s march toward progress and help the country’s economy.
Fort Riley Public Affairs Officer, Major Martin O’Donnell, has confirmed that Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly referred to as CID (sid), are investigating an alleged incident that reportedly took place on post this past weekend. According to a CID spokesman, CID is working closely with local law enforcement and takes the allegations very seriously. Fort Riley officials are fully cooperating with the investigation. Major O’Donnell adds no further information can or will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation. KMAN announced Monday that Riley County Police had received a…