TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Emergency management officials from across Kansas are convening this week for a two-day summit on disaster preparedness. The conference opens Friday at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Wichita. Sponsors include the Kansas Division of Emergency Management and the state Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Topics range from strategic planning and psychological first aid to managing volunteers and responding to human-caused tragedies. The summit is geared for emergency management and human services professionals, first responders, experts in animal health and nonprofit organizations.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A Kansas advocacy group is planning a one-day seminar for businesses and human resources officers on domestic violence in the workplace. The Kansas Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence will hold the conference July 31 in Topeka. Experts will offer advice on how to spot the signs of stalking or domestic and sexual violence in the workplace. The seminar will also provide training in how to respond to incidents of stalking or violence and how to create safety plans. Other sponsors are Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and the Topeka affiliate of the Society for…
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with Pottawatomie County Commissioner Gary Yenzer and Trisha Brooke -Fruendt regarding the soon to be completed Justice Center in Westmoreland. Cathy then turns to Tiger Patrick, who is visiting Fort Riley and is walking across the country in honor of the fallen soldiers. [mp3-jplayer]
Prince William and his wife Kate leave hospital with their newborn baby, the Prince of Cambridge. Report by Sarah Johnston.
New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner says he is responsible for his behavior, that it is behind him, and that his wife Huma Abedin has forgiven him for sending sexually explicit messages.
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The Flint Hills regional Council announced recent transitions within its staff and some new hires on the horizon. The most recent change became effective Tuesday. Community Liaison for the Flint Hills Frontiers Project, Scott Moore has chosen to step back from his position with the Flint Hills Regional Council. He will be moving with his new wife to California to support her during her studies at UCLA School of Law. The Flint Hills Regional Council is advertising to fill Moore’s vacant planning position to bolster efforts to carry out the council’s mission of achieving success through equitable, cost efficient sharing…
Updated:Wedensday afternoon KMAN news has just received word that Tiger Patrick, the Desert Storm Veteran we had a chance to visit with Tuesday, will be speaking at the Wamego City Park from four to six Wednesday afternoon. Patrick is walking across the country, with a panel listing the U-S service members killed while fighting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. #### This year, one man has made it his mission to bring awareness to fallen soldiers. Desert Storm Veteran Joe “Tiger” Patrick plans to walk across the country with a panel listing the names of U.S. service members killed during the…
Local contractors were given a second look at the NBAF project to see where they could fit into the picture as the construction of the facility moves forward. On Tuesday morning at the Sheraton at 4 Points local contractors met with project managers to get a better picture of the project. Vice president of operations for McCarthy/Mortenson Jon Jacobsmeyer says the session will help the local businesses compete for contracts within the facility itself. Contractor Dennis Massey says the presentation will be key in finding out just what the project is looking for during their construction work, and general fact finding.…
A three hour discussion, much of it passionate, dominated Monday’s meeting of the Manhattan historic resources advisory board, with the city auditorium’s possible renovation drawing out veterans and other interested citizens. Deputy City Manager Jason Hilgers was there to present information regarding the many months of study the city has been involved in toward possible renovation of the facility. He says much of the input Monday night dealt with the lack of attention to veterans at the Peace memorial auditorium, with only a simple plaque. Kevin Credit, who serves as staff liaison for the advisory board tells KMAN following the many comments–it was…