The Federal government came to a halt Tuesday, and U.S. Congressman Tim Huelskamp of Kansas says it’s been a long time coming. “In the last few months, the House has passed numerous appropriations bills; but for four years now, the U.S. Senate, under the control of Harry Reid, has refused to pass any single spending bill.” Despite the shutdown, Hueslkamp says essential programs are still in operation and most Federal employees are still at work. “You’re still gonna get your mail, Medicare is still getting paid, Social Security checks are going to arrive, the Military is on duty thank goodness,…
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Sales tax reports for Manhattan in September are good, according to City Finance Director Bernie Hayen. Hayen indicates nearly every retail segment was up compared to a year ago. $827,037 were collected in the September numbers, which actually reflect July retail sales. That’s up $90,702 from 2012 numbers. The adjusted rate was $781,058 . That amount is well over the $677,560 budgeted for that time frame.
It ended up being a false alarm, but the Jeffrey Energy Center located in Pottawatomie County evacuated its office section at 10 Tuesday morning. Westar Energy Spokesman Leonard Allen tells KMAN the evacuation decision was made due to a strange smell in the office, which was determined to have been caused by some type of substance in duct work. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department and Emergency Management were notified and Manhattan Fire’s Haz-Mat Unit was also called in. Allen says the Plant Director confirmed Tuesday afternoon that the odor was coming from the office’s HVAC system, and it was not…
Governor Sam Brownback issued the following statement on today’s shutdown of the federal government: “A federal government shutdown has loomed as a possibility for some time now. We are focused on problem-solving and are taking steps to help minimize the effects of a federal government shutdown. We have built up a healthy cash reserve with more than $400 million in the bank and are actively working with our state agencies to minimize any disruptions to services. We are as prepared as we can be for it, and we expect that it will eventually be resolved.” The National Weather Service Office in…
U.S. Senator Pat Roberts issued a statement Tuesday about the government shutdown. “No one wants a government shutdown”, Roberts commented. He said in the past 72 hours, republicans have offered up three different solutions to give the American people what they want, which is a goverment that works for the people and protection from the health care law that is hurting the economy. According to Roberts, the Senate democrats have not considered a single one of these solutions. Roberts added, “As predicted, the Obamacare exchanges opened (Tuesday) with massive problems. Despite multiple delays and waivers for unions, corporations, and businesses,…
After leading the Kansas City Royals to their best record in 24 years, the club announced on Tuesday morning that manager Ned Yost has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension. Yost’s contract expired after this season, but general manager Dayton Moore said last week he was bringing him back. The Royals finished 10 games above the .500 mark at 86-76, the franchise’s best record since they went 92-70 in 1989. Yost’s club won 42 games after the All-Star break, most in the American League in the second half. Yost took over as manager on May 13, 2010, succeeding Trey…
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) The Austin American Statesman is reporting that Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds will step down in August 2014 and move into a consulting role at the nation’s wealthiest college athletic program. Dodds could not immediately be reached for comment. Dodds vigorously denied a report earlier this month that he was stepping down on Dec. 31. Under the retirement plan to be announced Tuesday, Dodds will remain on the job through Aug. 31, 2014 and move into a consulting role through 2015. Dodds, 76, has been at Texas for 32 years. He was the AD at K-State from…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Royals finished 86-76 for their best record since 1989, and now their bevy of young players are looking toward a future that looks bright. Still, there are plenty of questions heading into next season. Will manager Ned Yost be back? Will they find a big bat for right field? Will they retain or replace right-hander Ervin Santana? Will some of the young pitchers develop into starters? Will they take the final step needed to make the postseason? Royals owner David Glass said it will be up to GM Dayton Moore to decide whether…
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement tonight on Washington’s failure to avert a government shutdown: “Americans expect and deserve their elected officials to work together to find solutions. If we had a functioning Senate we would not be in this position. Unfortunately, Senate Democrats and President Obama refuse to come to the table and work toward a responsible solution with those who disagree with them. They would rather shut down the government than negotiate. “I am anxious for this impasse to come to an end, and I will continue to do everything I can to make certain…
The results from the first day of the K-State blood drive are in, and 215 pints were collected between two buildings on campus. 153 pints of blood were collected in the Student Union, and 62 pints were collected at Putnam Hall. The blood drive continues today, Wednesday, and Thursday. For more information, visit redcrossblood.org