Manhattan/Ogden USD 383 School Board members viewed two options on how to deal with the recent Kansas withholding tax error that impacted 21% of school district employees. The first option was a salary advancement for affected teachers, and the second was a Kansas Tax Penalty Reimbursement. The board unanimously approved both options so impacted teachers could decide on how to proceed with their own situations. Board President, Curt Herrman; Superintendent, Bob Shannon; and Director of Business Services, Lew Faust all apologized for the tax error and said they are working to make sure something like this never happens again. ———-…
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The mid week version of “The Game” on KMAN breaks down the rest of the Big 12 schedule and how it may shape out for the Wildcats next week at the Big 12 tourney. The K-State women’s basketball team is set and stone in the Big 12 tourney in OKC beginning this weekend. Can the K-State women pick up a win or two in the conference tourney? Jerry Palm from CBSsports.com joins the show to talk bracketology, Big 12, Wichita State and much more. The Royals lose a pitcher until at least the end of May, how will that affect the Royals throughout the first portion of the season? All that and much more on “The Game” on KMAN.
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew listens to opening remarks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 5, 2014, prior to testifying before the Senate Finance Committee hearing on President Barack Obama’s fiscal 2015 federal budget. Obama on Tuesday sent lawmakers a 2015 budget top-heavy with provisions that have little chance of becoming law. They included $1 trillion in tax increases, mostly on the rich and corporations, and a collection of populist but mostly modest spending boosts for consumer protection, climate change research and improved technology in schools.
Former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) official Lois Lerner speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 5, 2014, during the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on the the agency’s targeting of tea party groups, where she invoked her constitutional right not to incriminate herself.
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with USD 383 School Board member, Leah Fliter and Supt. Bob Shannon, as well as Former Chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dick Myers.
Three local USD 383 schools sent out letters to parents Tuesday involving strangers approaching students. Eisenhower Middle School, Lee Elementary, and Northview Elementary have sent letters home to parents after an incident occurred very late Friday night. This is the note parents received: Parents and Guardians, We would like to bring the following incident to your attention. On Friday, February 28 th , an elementary student encountered a stranger in a black car on Walters Drive who beckoned him to the vehicle. Fortunately, the student was a quick thinker and ran home. The incident was brought to the attention of administration today…
Ray’s Apple Markets is announcing the closing of its downtown store at 222 North Sixth in Manhattan after eight and a half years. Owners Mike and Nelda Floersch indicate a liquidation of inventory will begin on March 12th and will continue until the inventory is depleted, at which time the store will be closed. Some employees will be transferred to Ray’s Apple Markets’ west location at 3007 Anderson in Manhattan. The owners indicate while neighborhood support for the downtown store has been good, it has diminished with changes in Manhattan and where there has been a significant change…
WACO, Texas (AP) Brady Heslip scored 18 points, including five 3-pointers in the second half, and Baylor got a much-needed boost to its NCAA tournament hopes with a 74-61 victory over No. 16 Iowa State on Tuesday night. There were 15 lead changes and four ties before Heslip put the Bears (20-10, 8-9 Big 12) ahead with a tiebreaking 3 with 2:14 left the start of a game-ending 13-0 run. After a turnover by Iowa State, Kenny Chery hit a long jumper and then had another. Iowa State (22-7, 10-7), in the mix for the No. 2 seed…
The Manhattan City Commission took action on two items and discussed two others during Tuesday night’s meeting. City Auditor The Commission began by reviewing bids for a City Auditor. Of the four bids, Varney and Associates had the lowest at $39,500. Varney and Associates has served as the City’s auditor for the past five years. Kansas law requires Manhattan to undergo an independent audit examination of City finances each fiscal year. Manhattan’s Municipal Audit Committee has been pleased with the quality of work and customer service that Varney and Associates has provided; and after a brief discussion, the Commission unanimously approved…
The Wamego City Commission heard several board annual reviews at Tuesday’s meeting. Joni Chrest, Wamego Housing Authority, went over the annual update of the 32-unit Housing Authority. She said there are 17 applicants on a waiting list, which will be reduced by one with a recent vacancy. She added that 2012 Improvement Funds were used to renovate 10 units, with floor to ceiling paint and new carpet. The Housing Authority also renewed their contract with the Atchison Housing Authority Consortium. Chrest said this is the second year for the contract, which costs, but cuts down on administrative expenses. John Hupe, Airport Board President, said…