WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A coalition that’s being formed to promote the use of alternative fuels is inviting businesses, groups and individuals to attend a meeting in downtown Wichita later this month. The Wichita Eagle reports Central Kansas Clean Cities is one of about 100 such groups across the country formed in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities initiative. The group says its mission is to expand the use and availability of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies. The central Kansas group is being formed under the auspices of the Kansas City-based Metropolitan Energy Center.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A Topeka homeless shelter has received a $5,000 train safety education grant after two recent railroad track deaths of residents. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the Topeka Rescue Mission is among 21 public safety agencies and other groups nationwide receiving such grants from Union Pacific. A woman staying at the Rescue Mission died in May on nearby tracks in a suicide, and a male guest died in July in what was believed to be an accident. Rescue Mission executive director Barry Feaker says at least six people have been fatally injured on the tracks in the past…
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The University of Kansas Natural History Museum is restoring a 360-degree wildlife panorama that was installed in 1903. The panorama in the university’s Dyche Hall was damaged by temperatures, lights and humidity. Leonard Krishtalka, director of the KU Biodiversity Institute, says the building is now equipped with LED lights and temperatures controls that will help preserve the specimens. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that the first step in the restoration process was completed in December when researchers conducted a chemical analysis of the exhibit. In March, researchers will analyze the exhibit for degradation such as the splitting animal…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Kansas farmers are coping with frigid conditions as they look after cattle herds. Most Kansas ranchers have not begun calving yet. But the lack of snow on the ground means cattle can stay dry and better weather the subzero weather. But it also means there is little protective cover for exposed winter wheat crops. It will be spring before farmers know the full extent of freeze damage. The National Weather Service says Garden City and Cottonwood Falls had the state’s lowest temperatures early Monday at minus 12 degrees. Temperatures elsewhere varied widely, with southeast and northeast Kansas…
CHANUTE, Kan. (AP) The public can expect sirens, helicopters and blocked roads in Chanute this week as law enforcement agencies converge on the southeast Kansas town for an active-shooter exercise. The mock event is scheduled Tuesday at Neosho County Community College. Police, fire, medical and media units from local and regional agencies will participate. Officials say the purpose is to prepare, practice and reflect on a response to a major crisis situation. The exercise begins at 10 a.m. and is expected to last about four hours.
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with Glenn Brunkow, local farmer and rancher and agriculture columnist and blogger, followed by Leah Fliter, USD 383 School Board member, and Superintendent Bob Shannon.
As of January 1st, new procedures and a new system for Commercial Vehicles will be utilized. Vehicles must have a US DOT #, which can be found online at truckingks.org. Currently there is no cost for this service. During Monday’s Riley County Commission meeting, County Treasurer, Eileen King mentioned this will not impact farm vehicles, as the new system is only for Intrastate Commercial vehicles. These vehicles will now be issued a purple on white “commercial” plate. Instead of having vehicle charges based off of the appropriate county’s mill levy, this requires commercial vehicles to all be under the “commercial…
Updated: More information has been released on an overnight accident in northwest Manhattan Sunday. According to Mat Droge, Riley County Police Department Public Information Officer, the department responded to a single vehicle collision call shortly after 11:00 PM Sunday in the 7600 block of Anderson Avenue, which closed the intersection of Anderson and Silver Creek Road. Droge stated Jorge Strom, 16, of Manhattan, was driving his 1993 Chevy pick-up when he lost control of his vehicle and hit a rock of some kind on the side of the road. Strom was transported for neck and back pain. According to Droge, the…
The rest of the league and the nation is starting to take notice of K-State freshman guard Marcus Foster as he was named the Big 12’s Newcomer of the Week. Foster tallied 17 points in leading the Cats to a 74-71 victory over #6 Oklahoma State on Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wichita Falls, Texas product grabbed an impressive eight rebounds against the Cowpokes, and dished out two assists. Foster also netted 15 points, plus had three rebounds and three assists in K-State’s 72-55 victory over George Washington on New Year’s Eve. This was K-State’s first weekly honor from the Big…
K-State went ice cold from the field, as they shot just 28 percent for the game, as the Wildcats fell to Texas, 67-53, at the Erwin Center in Austin on Sunday afternoon. K-State was led by Leticia Romero with 15 points, six rebounds, a block and a steal. The Cats made just four of 19 field goal attempts in the first half and trailed the Longhorns 36-21 at halftime. The K-State women will host #11 Oklahoma State on Wednesday night at 7:00pm at Bramlage Coliseum. NewsRadio 1350 KMAN will have pregame at 6:30 from the K-State Sports Network.