A man who recently visited West Africa and had a high fever and gastrointestinal symptoms was placed in isolation at a New York hospital on Monday and was being tested for possible Ebola but likely didn’t have it, health officials said.
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Former White House press secretary Jim Brady, wounded in Reagan assassination attempted, dies.
A head-on collision late Monday afternoon killed one person and injured another on U.S. Highway 77 approximately two miles north of Randolph. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol which investigated the crash, at approximately 4:40 p.m. a 1994 Pontiac Firebird driven by 32-year old Steven Farnsworth of Riley was traveling southbound on Highway 77 at mile post 196.5 when for an unknown reason it went left of center and collided head-on with a 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup driven by 19-year old Megan Ewell of Randolph. Farnsworth was pronounced dead at the scene while Ewell was transported by Life Star to…
Bangladeshi woman Munni, whose daughters are missing, cries as rescuers search the River Padma after a passenger ferry capsized in Munshiganj district, Bangladesh, Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. A passenger ferry carrying hundreds of people capsized Monday in central Bangladesh, and at least 44 people either swam to safety or were rescued, but the number of missing passengers is not yet known.
Nigeria health officials wait to screen passengers at the arrival hall of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. Nigerian authorities on Monday confirmed a second case of Ebola in Africa’s most populous country, an alarming setback as officials across the region battle to stop the spread of a disease that has killed more than 700 people. There were also some anxious moments Monday at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York when a patient who had recently traveled to West Africa showed up ill, but officials there believe the patient does not have the Ebola virus.
K-State football has first fall practice today. Royals win series at Oakland. Guests today are Stan Weber and Anthony Castrovince (MLB). Multiple changes for ESPN’s College Gameday. You Can’t Be Serious wraps things up.
Two new department heads were introduced during Monday’s Riley County Commission meeting. New Treasurer, Shilo Heger was sworn in before the commission meeting began, and was congratulated during the meeting’s press conference. New IT/GIS Director, Kevin Howser was also acknowledged during the press conference. Howser is a native of Missouri, but has been living in Silver Lake for the last nine years. Howser said he intends to commute until his family can make the switch to Riley County. Howser has had various roles throughout his 30 years in information technology, most recently as the IT Director of Lawrence Memorial Hospital.…
On today’s In Focus, KMAN’s Eli Anderson filled in for Cathy, and talked to Director of K-State Military Affairs, Art Degroat, as well as Tonya Bradley with Cattle Baron’s Ball.
On today’s In Focus, KMAN’s Tom Reust filled in for Cathy and spoke with- Riley County Extension 4-h Agent John Jobe; Parkinson’s Program Leader, Michelle Haub; Manhattan Deputy Fire Chief, Ryan Almes and Wamego Sr. Center with Jesse Estes.
Beginning Monday, the Casement Road and Marlatt Avenue intersection will be closed to thru traffic. The closure will begin after 3 p.m. and will extend from the intersection to Silo Place. Access to Brookglen Street from Casement will be closed but should reopen by Aug. 10. Drivers should follow the designated detour route, and if alternate routes can be taken, the City encourages motorists to seek them in order to avoid delays on this roadway segment. As always, the City reminds travelers to drive slowly, obey all posted traffic control signs and use caution around the work zones. Casement Road…