Updated at 2 p.m. Thursday: Riley County Police released details just before 2 p.m. Thursday regarding Wednesday night’s armed robbery and aggravated assault at Ray’s Apple Market downtown. Public Information Officer Mat Droge indicates RCPD was contacted at 9:05 p.m., regarding the incident at 222 North Sixth Street. Police were told two subjects, one brandishing a handgun, had entered the grocerty store and then a short time later were able to flee the area with U-S currency. The amount is not being released. There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident. Police officers and detectives with…
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GARDEN CITY, Kan. (AP) Pit bulls and similar breeds are no longer considered vicious dogs in Garden City. The city commission voted Tuesday to remove the breed from its vicious dog ordinance. The decision includes any American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier, or any mixed animal that appears to be predominantly one of those breeds. The Garden City Telegram reports the decision means owners of those types of dogs no longer have to post signs or maintain pens or structures unless their animals are declared vicious in municipal court. Owners also can walk their dogs…
CLAY CENTER, Kan. (AP) Clay Center voters have again approved a new tax to build a swimming pool to replace one built in 1937. A special election that ended Tuesday passed 549-251. The Clay County Clerk’s office says 27 percent of eligible voters participated. Voters had approved a 0.5 percent sales tax Oct. 1 to raise between $30,000 to $35,000 a month to help fund a $7.2 million pool. The vote raised Clay Center’s sales tax rate to 9.15 percent on Jan. 1. The Salina Journal reports a group opposed to the city carrying the debt collected petitions last fall…
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…
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.