Every once in a while we hear about hazmat spills or chemical explosions–including one just last year at a fertilizer warehouse in West, Texas that claimed at least 14 lives. U-S safety investigators indicated that explosion could have been prevented–and prevention is just what a group in Kansas is trying to do, with a three day conference held in Junction City. Harry Heintzelman serves as the LEPC Coordinator for the Kansas Division of Emergency Management and State Emergency Response Commission, and he tells KMAN the state conference has accomplished its purpose, and that’s to get information to every county’s Local Emergency Planning Committee on…
Author: KMAN Staff
Russia held a massive military parade to mark ‘Victory Day,’ the day Nazi Germany was defeated in World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke, but he did not mention the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus opened in Hartford, Connecticut on Thursday. It was the circus’s first performance since an accident left nine performers injured over the weekend.
Sylvia Mathews Burwell, President Barack Obama’s nominee to become secretary of Health and Human Services, arrives at the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for her confirmation hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 8, 2014. Burwell has found favor with both Republicans and Democrats in her current role as the head of the Office of Management and Budget and would replace Kathleen Sebelius who resigned as HHS chief last month after presiding over the Affordable Care Act and its problematic rollout.
A pro-Russian activist wearing police helmet shouts outside the regional interior ministry building in Luhansk, eastern Ukraine, Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Eastern Ukraine has for weeks been swept by a wave of turbulent protests as opponents of the interim government in Kiev occupy official buildings and demand a referendum on autonomy for their regions.
Thursday’s edition of “The Game” on KMAN is jam packed full of stories and guests. The NFL draft is finally upon us with many questions in mind. Who are the Chiefs targeting for their first pick in the first round? If you are a Chiefs fan, who would you like them to see them draft? Kansas State looking to get another Wildcat drafted over the weekend. Ty Zimmerman joins the show to talk about draft preparation and what its been like battling back from a shoulder injury. Former K-State pitcher Evan Marshall made his major league debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks and made an early impression. He joins the show to talk about making the big step from the minors to the majors. The Kansas City Royals are coming off two straight wins in San Diego and try to get back to .500 beginning Thursday night with a four game series on the west coast against Seattle. “Full Throttle” plus “You can’t be serious” on a full show Thursday afternoon on KMAN.
On today’s In Focus, Cathy talked to Fort Riley’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fitness Specialist, Justin Giger and Public Affairs Specialist, Eric Zenk on the ‘Run For The Fallen’ event. She also talked to Downtown Manhattan Executive Director, Gina Scroggs.
Every year, Kansas county commissioners from around the state join together for a conference. This year was the 38th year for the event, and Manhattan was able to play host. Pre-conference registration kicked off the conference at noon on Tuesday, at the Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center. The opening reception was later that evening on the Flint Hills Discovery Center terrace. Several general sessions and presentations took place throughout the day Wednesday, including regional conversations and dialogue. A majority of that afternoon involved “information roundtables”. This involved two consecutive round table sessions, where commissioners could choose among five topics and…
In addition to an update on Wednesday’s shooting (details in separate story): Riley County Police are reporting two theft cases Thursday morning. J.B. Pearl Sales and Service of St. Marys reported the theft of a 1,000 gallon sprayer trailer from the area of Pleasant Valley Road and Zeandale Road in Riley County. the sprayer was reported stolen at 11:15 Wednesday morning. It had been left temporarily on the side of the road by the operator but when he returned, it was gone.Loss is estimated at $4,500. And Tess Newport of the 1100 block of Vattier reported a burglary to a…
A Manhattan man who announced his candidacy for the 67th District of the State House of House of Representatives in February, is withdrawing his candidacy. Dan Hogan recently received the Libertarian Party nomination and while he gladly accepted the nomination, events occurring after the nominating convention have required him to withdraw his candidacy for the seat. Hogan adds shortly after being nominated he received a job offer in St Louis, and accepted it. While he says he has thoroughly enjoyed his time here in Manhattan, this move is the right one for his family and him. Hogan has been in contact with the Libertarian Party, and a search is…