TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A private contractor from Kansas is appealing his sentence for trying to smuggle $150,000 from Afghanistan to his ex-wife in the U.S. in what the government contends was part of a larger kickback scheme. The attorney for Donald Gene Garst filed a notice of appeal Tuesday from the court order accepting the guilty plea. He is also appealing last week’s prison sentence of 2 .5 years and more than $52,000 fine. Garst pleaded guilty in November to one count of bulk cash smuggling for trying to ship the undeclared cash in a DHL box from Bagram Air…
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A Senate committee has delayed action on a proposal to redefine how Kansas determines how schools are awarded funds for students at risk of failure. Other issues on Wednesday’s calendar for the Senate Education Committee kept members from working the bill. Concerns about a major winter snow storm heading across Kansas forced debate until early next week. Currently districts receive additional state funds based on student qualification for free or reduced-priced lunches. The policy is based on research indicating that students living in poverty frequently need additional support to help them succeed in school. The bill would…
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with USD 383 Board member Pete Paukstelis and Associate Superintendent Bob Seymour, followed by Sally Vonada, Director of Workforce Development at the Manhattan Area Technical College. [mp3-jplayer]
Fire has been reported at the Kirby House Restaurant in Abilene. The restaurant reportedly closed early Wednesday because of winter storm concerns, so no one was present when the fire was reported. Kirby House was originally a mansion built nearly 130 years ago by Thomas Kirby, who was a banker. It has become a popular restaurant over the years. Firefighters were on the scene Wednesday evening.
Surveillance video provided by Shelton Travel Service, Inc in Kansas City, Missouri, shows the massive explosion that destroyed a popular restaurant Tuesday.
Officials said if automatic budget cuts kick in on March 1, the Pentagon may be compelled to furlough the ‘vast majority’ of the Defense Department’s 800,000 civilian workers.
In response to the predicted severe winter weather conditions for this evening and tomorrow, City Hall and all City of Manhattan facilities will be closed to the public on Thursday, February 21, 2013. A small number of necessary personnel will report to City Hall to answer phone calls from the public and direct operating crews. Snow and ice removal crews have already begun preparations for the predicted snow and will continue preventative and clean-up duties throughout the storm for primary and secondary routes. At this time, the City plans to resume normal operations on Friday, February 22, 2013. cityofmhk.com, has…
Secretary of State John Kerry says the greatest challenge to U.S. foreign policy is not emerging China or Middle East instability. It’s Congress. He calls the budget impasse a threat.
An attorney for Jesse Jackson Jr. says the former congressman “has serious health issues” that are directly related to his legal troubles.
Most of Aggieville becomes a tow-zone if a “Snow Emergency” is declared. Folks have 2 hours, post-declaration, to move their vehicles. Affected streets: Moro Street, from Eleventh Street to Manhattan Avenue; Twelfth Street, from Bluemont Avenue to the alley 165 feet south of Laramie Street; Manhattan Avenue, from Bluemont Avenue to Laramie Street; Entrance road to Triangle Park, from Anderson Avenue.