TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Gov. Sam Brownback’s office has awarded grants totaling more than $1 million to 22 groups that help victims of domestic violence. The governor’s office said Wednesday that the grants come from federal funds and are designed to ensure that victims can receive free services around the clock. The programs provide shelter, support groups, crisis intervention and help in obtaining court orders against abusers. The grants went to groups in 21 counties. The largest grant of almost $106,000 went to Safehome in Johnson County. The YWCA of Wichita and Catholic Charities’ Harbor House in Sedgwick County each received…
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On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with Capt. James Carter, Company B Commander, Warrior Transition Battalion, and Thomas Tessendorf, Chief, Occupational Health, Irwin Army Community Hospital, followed by Loren Pepperd and his group regarding their trip to China. https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/111413-Seg-1.mp3 Capt. James Carter and Thomas Tessendorf https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/111413-Seg-2.mp3 Loren Pepperd and group https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/111413-Seg-3.mp3 Loren Pepperd and group
President Barack Obama pauses while speaking about his signature health care law, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington. Bowing to pressure, President Barack Obama intends to permit continued sale of individual insurance plans that have been canceled because they failed to meet coverage standards under the health care law, officials said Thursday. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Bobby Thompson, who authorities have identified as Harvard-trained attorney John Donald Cody, looks over to the jury as the verdict is read Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Cleveland. Thompson was convicted of racketeering, theft, money laundering and other charges. Thompson was charged with looting the United States Navy Veterans Association, a charity he ran in Tampa, Fla. Authorities believe he defrauded donors of up to $100 million in 41 states. A fraction of that money was found. When he was arrested, authorities found fake IDs and a suitcase with $980,000 in cash. He faces up to 67 years in prison…
Thursday’s edition of “The Game” gets you set up for a big weekend in college football and the NFL. Bruce Weber and the K-State men’s basketball team picks up their first win of the season against Oral Roberts. Marcus Foster dropped 25 points for the cats and was very impressive in game two for Bruce Weber. Both Bruce Weber and Deb Patterson have inked some recruits for the 2014 season. Hear sound from Gary Patterson as TCU gets ready to roll into Manhattan for a 2:30 kickoff on Satruday afternoon at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Will it be a closer game than most people think? What would the Royals look like with Carlos Beltran on the roster next season? Beltran said he was open to the idea of returning to KC, what kind of impact would that have for the Royals. Full Throttle and You can’t be serious as well as “The Game” gets you ready for a big sports weekend.
Thursday’s edition of “The Game” gets you set up for a big weekend in college football and the NFL. Bruce Weber and the K-State men’s basketball team picks up their first win of the season against Oral Roberts. Marcus Foster dropped 25 points for the cats and was very impressive in game two for Bruce Weber. Both Bruce Weber and Deb Patterson have inked some recruits for the 2014 season. Hear sound from Gary Patterson as TCU gets ready to roll into Manhattan for a 2:30 kickoff on Satruday afternoon at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Will it be a closer game than most people think? What would the Royals look like with Carlos Beltran on the roster next season? Beltran said he was open to the idea of returning to KC, what kind of impact would that have for the Royals. Full Throttle and You can’t be serious as well as “The Game” gets you ready for a big sports weekend.
A work session was held during Thursday’s Riley County Commission meeting, to begin conversations on constructing a concealed carry security plan and personnel policies. County Counselor, Clancy Holeman led the discussion by providing input and suggestions on decisions the board needs to make soon. Holeman came up with five different options that the commission could choose-including not doing anything at all. The option the commission seemed interested in exploring was the choice of exempting buildings and/or putting adequate security measures into place. The county departments are spread out through 44 separate buildings, some of which have higher risk of threat…
KMAN received word of an incident involving a suspicious phone call Thursday afternoon just after one o’clock. Riley County Police are on scene investigating, and the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department has been called in to assist. According to other reports, a Kmart employee received a threatening phone call. Riley County Police Public Information Officer, Mat Droge did confirm there was a suspicion at Kmart, but stated no details would be released until late Friday morning. KMAN will continue to bring you updates as they become available.
KMAN received word of an incident involving a suspicious phone call Thursday afternoon just after one o’clock. Riley County Police are on scene investigating, and the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department has been called in to assist. According to other reports, a Kmart employee received a threatening phone call. Riley County Police Public Information Officer, Mat Droge did confirm there was a suspicion at Kmart, but stated no details would be released until late Friday morning. KMAN will continue to bring you updates as they become available.
K-State coach Deb Patterson announced the signings of three players to the 2014 recruiting class on Thursday, forward McKenna Treece, and guards Shaelyn Martin and Lauren Mertz. The trio all stands six feet or taller. Treece is a 6 foot 3 inch post from St. Peter’s, Missouri, who’s helped lead Incarnate Word Academy to two state titles, who is ranked #5 nationally as a team this season. Martin is a 6 foot guard from Salina Central, who committed to the Wildcats during her sophomore year. She’s a three-time all-state pick that nearly averaged a double-double last season at 11.3 points and 9.6 rebounds…