VALLEY FALLS, Kan. (AP) The Kansas Board of Regents wants an in-depth study of a new law that loosens restrictions on carrying concealed weapons into public buildings. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that the regents indicated they would pursue the study during their annual retreat Tuesday. The new law allows licensed concealed carry on public college campuses. But the regents have taken an immediate six-month exemption for universities, and could later seek an extension through 2017. Some regents said the study would be helpful if the board decides to seek future exemptions in specific areas. Chairman Fred Logan says the regents…
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) The Kansas Department of Transportation says it spent more than $18.5 million clearing and salting highways during the past winter. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that KDOT included its winter storm expenses in a quarterly summary of operations posted online Tuesday. The figure for clearing snow and spreading salt to prevent ice buildup was for the 2013 fiscal year, which ended June 30. It was a big jump from fiscal 2012, which saw a mild winter and less than $7 million in spending on dealing with snow and ice. KDOT estimates that 575 trucks spread more than 4…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) The owner of Asian massage parlors in Wichita has asked a federal judge to release him from prison while awaiting trial on charges of recruiting women and coercing them into prostitution. A magistrate judge earlier this month ordered the continued detention of Gary H. Kidgell, 44, of Waltham, Mass., ruling he was a flight risk and a danger to the community. U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren scheduled a hearing Wednesday in Wichita to review that order. A six-count indictment charges Kidgell; Yan Zhang, 49, of Wichita; and 42-year-old employee Xiuqing Tian, of Framingham, Mass., with taking part…
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with the Pottawatomie County schools as Darrel Stufflebeam, Rock Creek USD 323 Superintendent, and Denise O’Dea, Wamego’s USD 320 Superintendent, stop by. [mp3-jplayer]
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The Kansas City Royals have finally dropped a series since the mid summer classic. The Royals dropped the final two games with the Miami Marlins, losing this afternoon (Wednesday) 5-2. Ervin Santana gave the Royals a chance in the game giving up just one run in six innings of work. Justin Ruggiano snapped a franchise worst 0-42 stretch at the plate in the first inning with a single, then added a couple more hits and an RBI in the winning effort for Miami. Jacob Turner started on the mound for the Marlins and he gave up two runs on four…
A UPS cargo plane crashed and burned Wednesday morning on the outskirts of an Alabama airport, killing two crew members and scattering boxes and charred debris across a grassy field, officials said.
Supporters and opponents of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi clashed on the streets of Alexandria hours after police attempted to clear Cairo protest camps. Street battles also erupted in Giza and other provinces.
Abilene Products Co., Inc., has agreed to pay a $15,290 civil penalty to settle alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) at its fertilizer facility in Abilene, Kan. As part of its settlement agreement with EPA Region 7, the company will spend an additional $75,370 to complete a supplemental environmental project. The settlement stems from an inspection that revealed Abilene Products failed to develop and implement a Risk Management Program for its fertilizer facility that complied with the requirements of the chemical accident prevention regulations. Following community complaints, EPA inspected the facility in November 2011. At that time, the…
Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan announced a gift of technology today from Cox Communications. This $11,000 grant will be used to purchase upgrades to the Cox Communications Technology Lab which will supplement learning and tutoring at the Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan 5th Street location. The technology will be used year-round at the Club for academic activities within programs as well as programs such as robotics. The Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan has a mission to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. “By partnering with Cox Communications, we…