Finding a power outlet was difficult for city officials as they began to set up a public address system in the auditorium on Wednesday night, and was emblematic of the issues facing architects and designers in renovating the facility. The aging stage was showing its wear according to specialist Edward Logsdon. Logsdon will be conducting an assessment of the facility as part of a study to bring forward a catalog of possible changes for the memorial to the community. On Wednesday night Logsdon spoke to around a dozen community members to receive input on what they would like to see…
Author: KMAN Staff
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The largest electric utility in Kansas has begun a $200,000 solar panel project in Lawrence. The Lawrence Journal-World reports Topeka-based Westar Energy is installing 160 solar panels at its maintenance facility and service center in southeast Lawrence. The utility also is installing solar panels on buildings it owns in Manhattan and Shawnee. At the Lawrence facilities, Westar is installing the panels in various locations and at a variety of angles to test their efficiency. The public will also be able to use a company website to monitor how the solar panels are performing. Westar also operates a…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) The city of Wichita will help finance a $1.8 million project at the Kansas Aviation Museum to upgrade the aging building. Museum officials said in a news release Tuesday that the city will contribute $900,000 for the work, with the museum pay the rest. Plans include installation of an elevator and modern heating and air conditioning and restrooms that meet federal accessibility requirements. The museum says the upgrades will help it earn more income from facility rentals, boost its education program and provide a better experience for visitors.
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with Curt Herrman, USD 383 School Board President, followed by C. Clyde Jones and Beverly Olson of Shepherd’s Crossing.
On today InFocus, Cathy talks with Ron Fehr, Manhattan City Manager, followed by Kimberly Qualls of KDOT, Chris Trudo, Pottawatomie County Emergency Management Director, Leon Hobson, Riley County Public Works Director, and Mat Droge, Riley County Police Public Information Officer.
The 2014 Powercat Recruiting Special breaks down the Wildcat 2014 recruiting class. Analysis from coaches and players about the class that Bill Snyder has brought in for the 2014-2015 football season. Where does the class rank in the Big 12 and in the country? Who are some players that will provide play right out of the gate? All that and much more on the special edition Powercat Gameday Recruiting special.
Russian speed skaters train at the Adler Arena Skating Center during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014.
Vice President Joe Biden points while speaking at the 2014 UAW National Community Action Program Conference in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Biden said a concerted war on labor threatens to drastically weaken the bargaining power of American unions.
FORT RILEY, Kan. – Fort Riley will delay reporting times for several employees in the wake of the latest winter storm. Work call for all uniformed military personnel is 9 a.m. and physical training schedules are at the discretion of each unit. Soldiers should contact leadership with any questions. Civilians will report to work on a 2-hour delay, however Irwin Army Community Hospital staff will report for normal work call hours. All civilian employees should call supervisors to confirm report times. Post Exchange and Commissary will be open for normal operations. All Child Development Centers and fitness centers will also be open…
The official 24 hour snow total was reported as 11.2 inches, according to Climatologist at Kansas State University, Mary Knapp. This places the daily snow total at number five on the list of largest snow falls in Manhattan. Number one on that list occurred on February 27th, 1900 when 18 inches of snow fell. That means this is one of the largest snow falls in 90 years in Manhattan. When adding the additional few inches we received before 7 a.m. Tuesday morning, this makes the snow storm one of the biggest in a century. Knapp mentioned when you look at snow…