TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ Democratic governor on Friday vetoed Republican legislation that would have provided a financial boost to anti-abortion pregnancy centers and prevented officials fighting outbreaks of contagious diseases from prohibiting public gatherings or ordering infected people to isolate themselves. The two measures were part of a wave of conservative policies passed by GOP-controlled state legislatures this year, including ones in Kansas rolling back transgender rights and establishing new restrictions on abortion providers. But Gov. Laura Kelly’s two vetoes will stand because lawmakers have adjourned for the year, barring any attempt at overriding them. The anti-abortion measure would have granted up…
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STILLWATER, Okla. (K-State Athletics) – No. 15 K-State used a four-run seventh inning to defeat No. 13 Oklahoma State in a 10-9 thriller at O’Brate Stadium Friday night. The victory puts the Wildcats just one game behind No. 12 West Virginia in the Big 12 standings, ranking second overall while OSU moved to third. Seven Wildcats (32-18, 12-7 Big 12) produced a hit in the nightcap to lead the team to its first victory over the Cowboys (33-15, 11-8 Big 12) in Stillwater since April 7, 2017 to break an eight-game losing streak. “What a great win for our guys,” said…
Riley County Police are investigating after a car, stolen from Manhattan, was found totaled in Georgia. Officers filed a theft report Thursday morning at Enterprise Leasing, after the company told police an unknown man stole a BMW X2, valued at approximately $39,000. The car was found Thursday afternoon by authorities in Lawrenceville, Georgia, a suburban community northeast of Atlanta. Anyone with information that might lead to an arrest, is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers. An anonymous tip could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/12/23: Ascension Via Christi, Manhattan Regional Airport Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:05 Segment 3 – 24:46 On Friday’s edition of In Focus, Ascension Via Christi Occupational Health Clinic Manager Michelle Overstreet and Director of Rehab Eric Melander visit with us about North American Occupational Safety and Health Week & June is National Safety Month. Ascension Via Christi President and CEO Bob Copple joins us to talk about the hospital’s Leapfrog A recognition, economic trends of healthcare providers in Kansas and a few frequently asked questions Bob gets asked about healthcare related…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 5500 block of Fort Riley Blvd. in Manhattan on May 11, 2023, around 8:00 a.m. Enterprise Leasing was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown man stole a grey 2021 BMW X2 worth approximately $39,000. The car was later found totaled in Lawrenceville, Ga. around 4:00 p.m. by local police. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Darrel Smith, 42, of Manhattan was arrested on May 11, 2023, around 12:00 p.m.…
Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the NFL season against the upstart Detroit Lions in a matchup of high-powered offenses and will host Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch on “Monday Night Football” in Week 11. Aaron Rodgers will make his New York Jets debut in the first Monday night game of the season against the Buffalo Bills and later faces the Miami Dolphins in the NFL’s first Black Friday game on Nov. 24. Thanks to Rodgers’ arrival in the Big Apple, the Jets will have six nationally televised games, including…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/11/23: Fort Riley, Manhattan Housing Authority Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 08:56 Segment 3 – 20:36 Segment 4 – 30:05 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus, Sgt. Andrew Sulzman and Specialist Patricio Alduvin will highlight Big Red One Year of the NCO and the Best Squad competition. Fort Riley Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Director Tod Scalf discusses next month’s Rockin’ Riley Music and Street Eats event. Manhattan Housing Authority: Executive Director Aaron Estabrook, Chairperson Jan Galitizer, Housing MHK Fund board member Dr. Lorenza Lockett and Pete Frasco with Intelligent IT…
Kansas State University has named Chris Culbertson dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective May 14. Culbertson has served as interim dean for the past year as well as professor of chemistry and associate dean of research and graduate studies in the college. He was appointed by Provost Charles Taber. As the new dean, Culbertson will lead all academic programs and serve as chief academic and administrative officer within the college. He joined K-State as an assistant professor in 2002 and was promoted to associate professor in 2008 and professor in 2018. Culbertson co-founded the Molecular Biosensing Diagnostics…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ governor and top state lawmakers were to meet Thursday to consider a proposed legal settlement between the state and the owner of a Wichita fitness studio forced to shut down during the first months of the coronavirus pandemic and then operate under restrictions. Approval of the settlement by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, six Republican leaders of the GOP-controlled Legislature and its two top Democrats would end a state court lawsuit filed in December 2020 by Ryan Floyd and his business, Omega Bootcamps Inc. The lawsuit has yet to go to trial in Sedgwick County District Court in…
K-State alum Eldon Gideon has given a gift to name the deanship in the Kansas State University College of Agriculture, the fourth such named deanship at the university. The Eldon Gideon Deanship will be transformational for the college and future agriculture students, according to K-State officials, who say the funds will empower the dean to take advantage of emerging opportunities and recruit outstanding faculty and students. Gideon is a 1957 graduate of K-State with degrees in animal sciences and industry and agronomy, who farmed for years outside of Topeka. In a statement, Dean Ernie Minton, who is also director of…