An Iraqi policeman gestures near burning vehicles moments after one in a series of bombs hit the Shiite stronghold of Sadr City, in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, May 13, 2014. A wave of car bombings in mainly Shiite areas of Baghdad killed tens on Tuesday, officials said.
Author: KMAN Staff
Kansas Governor, Sam Brownback announced Tuesday his recent appointments to boards and commissions, one of which is from Manhattan. Linda Weis has been appointed to serve a four year term on the Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission, to fulfill the unexpired term of Don Dahl. Weis earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Kansas and her master’s degree at the University of Denver. She currently works as the supervising broker and owner of an independently owned real estate company in Manhattan. She also has served on the Governor’s Military Council and the Kansas Arts Industries Commission. She will continue to work…
Congressman Tim Huelskamp made it official Tuesday, filing for re-election at the Kansas Secretary of State’s office. The Congressman tells KMAN he’s excited about the campaign. Huelskamp, a Fowler Republican, admits it’s been an interesting term in office–and he admits there have been lots of surprises. He says his favorite answer to the question “Was it everything you thought it would be?” is “Oh yes and much worse.” Republican Alan LaPolice of Clyde and Democrat Bryan Whitney of Wichita are the only two who have officially filed for the position at the Secretary of State’s office, although Democrat Jim…
On today’s In Focus, KMAN’s Laura Monsanto filled in for Cathy, and spoke with Riley County Commissioner, Ron Wells.
For nearly 30 years former Senator Bob Dole represented the state of Kansas… and the retired 90-year-old Senator is paying several visits around the state, with a stop in Manhattan Tuesday. Dole told the standing room only crowd, gathered at the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center on Kimball, his wife Elizabeth will start touring with him later, as she’s busy with our own project right now, assisting wounded veterans. Dole’s sense of humor was evident throughout his comments, although he got serious when talking about the importance of compromise, even pointing to his work with Sen. Ted Kennedy across the aisle…
K-State has announced that Daniel Sams has been granted a conditional release from his scholarship to transfer to an FCS program near his hometown of Slidell, La. “Daniel requested to be able to continue his playing career at an FCS institution so that he could be closer to some of his aging family members,” K-State athletics director John Currie said in a press release. “We appreciate his contributions and wish him the best.” Sams will be able to compete right away and be on scholarship at an FCS school, and he’ll have two years of eligibility remaining. Sams can’t transfer…
Pottawatomie County has a lot of public works projects going on, as Public Works Director Leu Lowery reported to county commissioners Monday. Commission Chair Stan Hartwich talks about one particular area that’s been of concern safety-wise for a number of years. Documents were signed for Flush Road improvements, adding turn lanes westbound and accelaration lanes. A bridge crew replacement was also approved, to fill a resignation. And while the recent rain was welcome, Hartwich says blade crews will be out working on the roads as a result. The Pottawatomie County Commission received its monthly update from Register of Deeds, Betty Jo…
Wamego’s USD 320 Board of Education recognized Middle and High School scholars. At Monday’s meeting, High School Teacher and Coach Jennifer Topliff introduced the Forensics National qualifying teams, Zack Everson/David Howard, Chloe Albin/Anne Kenworthy and Roxy Hopkins/Trace Campbell in Duo Interpretation of Literature. Plus individuals Kyle May. Dramatic Performance; Nicolette May- Oral Declamation of Literature and Matiel Lindley-Oral Declamation of Literature. Topliff received a 7 to 0 vote to take these 9 qualifiers to the Forensics Nationals in Chicago May 22nd though May 26th. The cost of the trip, including extras, is over $6,100, which was raised through fundraisers. Any…
The former “American Idol” singer Clay Aiken said he would suspend campaign activities after his opponent in a Democratic primary died Monday. Keith Crisco, 71, died “after an accidental fall” at his home in North Carolina.
Former University of Minnesota Quarterback Philip Nelson is facing two counts of assault. Nelson is accused of kicking a former college football player in the head early Sunday, leaving the man critically injured.