JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) A task force would be charged with trying to bring the Super Bowl to Kansas City under a resolution passed by the Missouri Senate. The Senate voted unanimously Thursday to send the measure to the House. If adopted there, the state Department of Economic Development would be asked to form a group to “examine what measures need to be taken” for Kansas City to host the game. Resolution sponsor Sen. Paul LeVota, of Independence, says Arrowhead Stadium’s $350 million renovation in 2010 would help make it an attractive venue. The most recent Super Bowl was…
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At least nine people died in Northern California on Thursday night, in an accident involving a bus, a car and FedEx truck. The bus was filled with high school students from Southern California who were on their way to visit a college campus.
Kansas City Zoo staff had to spring into action after several chimpanzees escaped their enclosure. The Chimps were eventually enticed back to their building by keepers who used food. The public was never in any danger.
House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., right, and the committee’s ranking member, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., listen to debate on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, April 10, 2014, as the Republican-controlled panel called for former Internal Revenue Service official Lois Lerner to be found in contempt of Congress for her previous refusal to answer questions at two hearings probing whether tea party and conservative political groups had been targeted for extra scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status. Yesterday, the House Ways and Means Committee voted to refer former Internal Revenue Service official Lois Lerner to the Justice…
Updated 1 p.m. Friday: U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) Friday issued the following statement on the resignation of U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius: “Six months ago I was the firstto call on the Secretary to resign for gross incompetence resulting in the failures of the exchange websites,” Roberts said. “This decision by Secretary Sebelius to resign is prudent, but overdue. “Today, we have more Americans losing the care they like than we have receiving care in the exchange. Obamacare has cost the nation more than a trillion dollars and has created higher premiums, higher taxes,…
Amanda Leonard, right, looks to her son, Brett Hurt, 16, a sophomore at Franklin Regional High School, during a news conference at Forbes Regional Hospital, Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Monroeville, Pa. Hurt is one of the victims injured in the multiple stabbings at the high school in Murrysville, Pa., on Wednesday, April 9. Authorities have charged Alex Hribal, 16, with four counts of attempted homicide and 21 counts of aggravated assault in the attack.
Thursday’s edition of “The Game” on KMAN breaks down the K-State baseball win at Nebraska last night as the bat cats get ready for a huge big 12 series this weekend at Texas Tech. The Royals are .500 and 4-4 with a day off and the Twins and Astros next up for Kansas City. How important are these next nine games for KC against teams that they should beat? K-State spring football continues in Manhattan as the spring game is slowly approaching for the Wildcats. The Masters are underway, Missouri athletics seem to be in quite a spiral all that and much more. Plus Full Throttle and you can’t be serious in a jam packed version of “The Game” on KMAN.
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Army Career and Alumni Program and Transition Service Manager, Glenwood McLaurin and Army Community Services Employment Readiness Counselor, Laura (Jane) Brookshire as well as Manhattan Catholic Schools Principal, Scott Hulshoff and Flint Hills Christian School Administrator, Tim McDonald.
Primary Care Services were previously cut from the Riley County Health Department, and since that time-the question has been raised of where those services could be offered. During Thursday’s county commission meeting, one agenda item involved discussing whether Konza Prairie Community Health Center could partner with the health department for these services. Konza’s dental clinic is located the health department building, and could potentially expand it’s services by providing health care in addition to dental. Konza Prairie Community Health Center Executive Director, Lee Wolf was in attendance during the meeting to provide background and information regarding future plans. Wolf said…
Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 authorities have learned from the Kansas Department of Education, that should the district choose to stop state assessments, it is at risk of losing over $2 million of federal Title and Special Education funds. Schools and staff have been asked to resume testing with logistical modifications. This allows USD 383 to meet state and federal compliance while adjusting testing requirements. The latest decision was made with what officials say include “our students and their success at its heart.” A statement from Superintendent Bob Shannon and Carol Adams, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning adds “This is difficult information to share and…