TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A rule that prevents utilities from disconnecting Kansas customers during extreme cold takes effect when November arrives. The cold weather rule is enforced by the Kansas Corporation Commission and runs from Friday through March 31. The rule bars utilities from disconnecting electric or natural gas service for nonpayment when temperatures of 35 or lower are forecast for the following 24 hours. Utility companies must offer customers a 12-month payment plan to maintain or re-establish service. Shutoffs must be announced 24 hours in advance, and may be carried out only if the temperature is expected to top 35…
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On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with Maribeth Kieffer, Executive Director of the Flint HIlls Breadbasket, followed by Melanie and Aaron Appel of Big Poppi, then Phil Anderson on Manhattan Bridge Pier project, and ending with Jen Rezac with Americans for Prosperity.
Story by: Mary Lou Peter Communications Specialist K-State Communications and Agricultural Education Kansas State University has been chosen to lead a new effort focused on developing wheat varieties that are resilient to the warming effects of climate change. The initial focus will be on wheat in South Asia, which typically produces 20 percent of the world’s wheat crop. “Globally, wheat production is increasing at a rate of 1 percent annually, but there is evidence of yield stagnation in some regions, including South Asia,” said Jesse Poland, research geneticist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a K-State adjunct assistant professor…
A mid week version of “The Game” brings a lot of topics and discussions. The guys get you ready for the weekend in Big 12 football. The Big 12 coaches teleconference was earlier in the day so you can hear from multiple coaches around the league. The Andrew Wiggins show began last night with KU routing Pitt State by 40. What do the guys expect from Wiggins and Kansas? The Kansas City Royals pick up three Gold Gloves, who are they? Game 6 of the World Series! Big story lines, topics, Mitch Holthus joins the crew to talk Chiefs football. Emporia State football coach Gavin Higgins chats with the guys for a few moments, plus “You can’t be serious”.
Released Palestinian prisoner, Omar Masoud, 40, who was arrested in May 1993, for killing an Israeli lawyer walks in the alley of his neighbourhood after spending 20 years in an Israeli jail, in Shati Refugee Camp, Gaza City, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013. Israel freed 26 Palestinian prisoners early Wednesday, the second of four batches to be released as part of a deal that set in motion the current Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, before the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on the difficulties plaguing the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The Obama Administration claims the botched rollout was the result of contractors failing to live up to expectations – not bad management at HHS. As the public face of President Barack Obama’s signature health care program, Sec. Sebelius has become the target for attacks over its botched rollout with Republicans, and even some Democrats, calling for her to resign. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Due to travel issues for #25 Oklahoma, K-State’s volleyball match against the Sooners scheduled for Wednesday night at Ahearn Fieldhouse has been postponed. No makeup date has been set by the two schools, but stay tuned to NewsRadio 1350 KMAN for an update when a date and time is set. K-State volleyball will now return to the floor next Wednesday, November 6th at Texas Tech. Stay connected to all things KSU on the go just text EMAW to 88474 For full video wrap-ups, including analysis, highlights, coaches & player interviews of K-State Football & Basketball check out PowerCatGameday.com
GTM Sportswear, the largest private employer in the Manhattan area, announces the opening of the GTM Health Clinic, a new medical facility offering free onsite health care and wellness coaching for its employees and their families. The clinic is part of a comprehensive companywide initiative designed to increase employee focus on wellness and prevention. “The opening of the GTM Health Clinic demonstrates our ongoing commitment to helping our employees maintain good overall health, and we are thrilled to extend our benefit offerings to now include onsite medical care,” said Dave Dreiling, Owner of GTM Sportswear. “We are pleased to be…
Riley County Commissioners, and other county department heads, are currently in Wichita for the Kansas Association of Counties meeting. County Noxious Weeds Director, Dennis Peterson was recognized Wednesday as the Kansas County Official of the Year. KMAN will bring you more details when the official press release comes in on Monday. (picture by Commission Chair, Dave Lewis)
By J. Parker Roberts 1st Inf. Div. Public Affairs On a mission to take the pulse of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley, Gen. John F. Campbell, vice chief of staff of the Army; Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III; and other Army representatives visited the post on Oct. 29. The party’s visit, which included focus groups with post representatives and leadership luncheons, will help them assess the status of the Army’s Ready and Resilient campaign on post. They also discussed issues with the campaign’s implementation with Soldiers, Family members and civilian members of the Fort…