An unidentified family member with a nine-month-old boy, leave after the boy’s court appearance in Lahore, Pakistan, Saturday, April 12, 2014. A Pakistani lawyer said a judge has freed the boy accused of attempting to murder police in the eastern city of Lahore after police withdrew charges.
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On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with State Representative, Sydney Carlin of Manhattan, U-S Congressman, Tim Huelskamp of Kansas, and the Little Apple Chorus.
Community and State leaders met on Friday on Fort Riley to get a glimpse of the past, present, and future of the U.S. Army installation. Some of the changes coming in the future include a brigade being dismantled, and troop reductions. According to post officials by 2016 between 1,200 and 1,700 soldiers will be transitioned out of the forces on post. The outgoing brigade will be partially absorbed by the two remaining brigades on post as new combat elements. 1st Infantry Division commander Major General Paul Funk says with new technologies in such areas as force projection, and training will…
The Kansas Water Vision Team conducted a workshop Friday at the Kansas Farm Bureau office in Manhattan. The purpose of the meeting was to identify the major issues and priorities that will be used in developing the first draft of the 50-year Water Vision plan, which Governor Brownback called for during his Water Conference last October. Kansas Department of Agriculture Secretary, Jackie McClaskey said she and other members of the “Vision Team” regularly talk to State Legislators about the status of the plan, and she feels like its time to take the next step. “I think they’re (legislators) ready for…
“The Game” on KMAN gets you set for a big sports weekend. The K-State baseball team gearing up for a crucial big 12 series at Texas Tech. How do you the bat cats need to perform to keep within the conference race? The Kansas City Royals are in Minnesota for a three game series with the Twins. How crucial is the next couple of weeks for the Royals playing lesser competition? K-State spring football continues as they gear up for the spring game at the end of April. All that and much more on “The Game” on KMAN.
President Barack Obama hugs outgoing Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius as he stands with Vice President Joe Biden and his nominee to be her replacement, Budget Director Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Friday, April 11, 2014, in the Rose Garden f the White House in Washington. The moves come just over a week after sign-ups closed for the first year of insurance coverage under the so-called Obamacare law.
A girl walks in front a home damaged by an earthquake in Nagarote, Nicaragua, Friday, April 11, 2014. Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega declared red alert Friday after an earthquake of 6.2 magnitude on the Richter scale that shook the country on Thursday and left one dead, hundreds of houses damaged and thousands of people affected .
A Motorcycle collided with a vehicle in the 900 block of Bluemont Avenue shortly before 4:00 Friday afternoon. There was no information from Riley County Police a short time after the accident. We’ll have more on this accident as it’s released by RCPD.
Three drug-related arrests have been made in Pottawatomie County, following search warrants at two different locations. Pottawatomie County Sheriff Greg Riat has announced the arrest of Christopher Zoeller, 28, and Erica Swenson, 25, both of Wamego, and Shannon Meires, 32, of St. Mary’s. Search warrants were served Thursday in the 500 block of Chestnut in Wamego, with an unspecified quantity of methamphetamine siezed. Zoeller and Swenson were arrested at that location, on several charges. Zoeller’s charges include possession with intent to distribute meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp. Swenson faces possession of meth and drug paraphernalia counts. The…
Riley County Police are investigating a burglary in the 2600 block of Buttonwood Drive. Monica Stoker, 34, of Manhattan reported a digital camera, two lenses, and a camera bag were taken from an unsecure vehicle that she owned. The total estimated loss is $3,350. This burglary occurred during a short time frame Thursday afternoon and currently there have been no arrests made. Officers continue to investigate the matter further.