House Republicans voted Wednesday to hold a former Internal Revenue Service official in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify at a pair of committee hearings about her role in the agency’s tea party controversy.
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DEA agents fanned out across the country Wednesday and made more than 150 arrests and served about 200 warrants. The Treasury Department also announced the first financial sanctions against people accused of dealing in synthetic drugs.
Each Manhattan Ogden USD 383 school board member indicated they have received “overwhelming” amounts of emails, phone calls and voicemails regarding the non-discrimination policy that was approved a few weeks ago. During Wednesday night’s meeting, the topic was brought up again, in order to discuss adding a gender identity and sexual orientation statement. All of the board members seemed to be thankful for the input, whether it was positive or negative. Five individuals chose to speak during the discussion. A Kansas State University student shared his story of finding out he was gay, and how he dealt with it. Another woman…
SAN DIEGO — James Shields was on another road mound and that’s a good thing for the Kansas City Royals. Then again, he really was at his home away from home. “It was nice to sleep in my own bed last night,” Shields said after pitching Kansas City past the San Diego Padres 8-0 Wednesday. Shields (4-3) won at Petco Park, which isn’t far from his residence in Rancho Santa Fe. “I got to play with the dog and see the kids for the first time in about a month,” Shields said. “It was really nice to be around the…
This April 20, 2014 image taken from a surveillance video provided by the Hawaii Department of Transportation, shows a California teen, left, after hopping from a jet’s wheel well in Maui, Hawaii. Police said Tuesday, May 6, that they plan to interview the teen who stowed away on a Hawaii-bound flight two weeks ago, surviving sub-freezing temperatures as it crossed the Pacific Ocean.
President Barack Obama tours tornado-damaged areas of Vilonia, Ark., Wednesday, May 7, 2014, and talks with Daniel Smith and his sons Garrison Dority and Gabriel Dority, right. Obama is visiting with first responders and families affected by the recent tornados before traveling on to California where he will raise money for the Democratic Party and receive an award from a foundation created by movie director Steven Spielberg.
For the second time in as many days, K-State announces they will play an SEC team in men’s basketball. The Cats will travel to Knoxville on Saturday, December 6th to face the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena as part of the Big 12/SEC Challenge. The Big 12 went 7-3 against the SEC last season in the series, with K-State holding off Ole Miss 61-58. The Cats revealed earlier this week that they’ll host Georgia at Bramlage Coliseum on New Year’s Eve. They could potentially see Missouri in the Maui Invitational, and rumors abound K-State will play another SEC foe and…
KMAN heard a call involving a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident, involving a bicyclist, around 11:30 Wednesday morning. Reports indicate the bicyclist received minor injuries to his leg, but was conscious and could walk. Riley County EMS, K-State Police and Riley County Police are on scene clearing the accident. photo credit to: Kansas State University student, Justin Thomas
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke to USD 383 School Board President, Curt Herrman and Superintendent, Bob Shannon. She also spoke to Fred Stork with Manhattan Post Office, on the “Stamp Out Hunger” event, as well as Vice President for Communications and Marketing at Kansas State University, Jeff Morris.
The Wamego Police Department is warning the public about a new scam. The Wamego Inn & Suites received a voicemail early Wednesday stating their electricity would be turned off if payment was not received on their bill and to call 1-800-881-4237 for further instructions. When the manager called that number, a male answered the call claiming to be with the City of Wamego and asking for account information. Wamego Inn & Suites immediately contacted the Wamego Police Department, at which time officials dialed the same toll free number for further investigation. A male with a foreign accent answered and claimed…