WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A Kansas nonprofit group is joining other grassroots organizations in a campaign for what it calls comprehensive immigration reform. Sunflower Community Action says the “Keeping Families Together” campaign will be launched during a community prayer vigil at 7 p.m. Friday at Newman University in Wichita. The group says it plans to call on U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran to support an overhaul of the system and work on a path to citizenship that allows families to stay together. It’s also asking Gov. Sam Brownback to oppose policies it considers hostile to immigrants.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) More than two dozen Kansas legislators are planning a daylong bus trip to the Wichita area and Oklahoma to view examples of education innovation. Members of the House and Senate Education committees will travel Feb. 1 to the Walton Rural Life Center near Wichita and the Francis Tuttle Technology Center in Oklahoma City. The trip is part of efforts by leaders of the two committees to inform new members about all aspects of education, including school finance and curriculum.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Republican officials in Kansas are interested in lowering corporate income taxes but are struggling to figure out how to mesh such reductions with GOP plans for more cuts in individual income tax rates. Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan said Friday that cutting corporate income taxes would boost the economy and that the state needs to consider the issue. But Jordan said the issue also is complicated, and GOP Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposals focus on reducing individual income tax rates again after aggressive reductions last year. State Rep. Marvin Kleeb, an Overland Park Republican who serves on the House…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) This year’s legislative agenda for the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism focuses heavily on boats and boating. The department says on its website its legislative initiatives this session include a proposal that would phase out the property tax on boats. The proposal calls for reducing the tax from 30 percent of appraised value to 20 percent in 2014, 10 percent in 2015 and zero in 2016. The agency also wants to bring laws on boating under the influence in line with those for driving motor vehicles, and require people 21 and older to take boater…
It’s the final day of Cathy’s journey with us. [mp3-jplayer]
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with State Legislator Tom Phillips of Manhattan, Riley County Police Director Brad Schoen, and US Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas. [mp3-jplayer]
A Garden City man is being confined here in Manhattan. Raymond Lucero, JR, 34, was arrested on a failure to appear charge stemming from an original theft case. Lucero’s bond is set at $15,000.
Ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes at the Riley County Police Department? Now’s the time to find out with the Citizens Police Academy. Beginning March 5 and running one night a week for ten weeks, the Citizens’ Police Academy will be giving people an opportunity to explore the inner workings of the RCPD. Darla King, Community Relations Officer, talked during a recent interview with KMAN about some of the departments that will be presented including for the first time the bike unit. King also mentioned those who attend will get a tour of the facility as well including the jail. The academy…
Owner and CEO of GTM Sportswear, Inc., Dave Dreiling will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony next Tuesday to announce the opening of a new, state-of-the-art UltraFuse Sublimation Center, the first of its kind in the Midwest. Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, as well as Manhattan City Mayor, Loren Pepperd and President of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Lyle Butler, will also take part in the ceremony. Advanced dye sublimation technology used in the facility will allow custom designs to be heat-infused directly into fabric, creating endless design capabilities. The opening of the UltraFuse Sublimation Center and other initiatives, to be announced…
With both teams exchanging runs throughout the night, the Emporia boys made the last one, as they went on a 17-4 spurt en route to a 73-60 win at Manhattan High on Thursday night. After trailing by as many as nine points, the Indians had pulled within 53-52 of the Spartans. Post man Garin Vandiver set off the surge with a 4-point play; he hit a three-pointer and made the subsequent free throw that seemed to break MHS’ back. Oklahoma State football recruit Jerel Morrow led the Emporia (11-1, 4-1) effort with 20 points. Jackson Perez had 18 points and…