TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A new Kansas law taking effect Monday will require roofing contractors to register annually with the attorney general’s office before they can be paid for their work. The new law was enacted this year by legislators and is designed to protect consumers. It had the support of Attorney General Derek Schmidt, AARP and the roofing industry itself. The law says that roofing contractors must obtain an annual certificate from the attorney general’s office to solicit business or collect fees for residential or commercial jobs. Roofers must be at least 18 years old, and they or their companies…
Author: KMAN Staff
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with US Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas, followed by Riley County Police Director Brad Schoen. [mp3-jplayer]
After watching Thursday night’s NBA draft without seeing his name called, former Kansas State standout Rodney McGruder has signed on as a free agent with the Orlando Magic. McGruder who was a four-year player for the Wildcats and was part of the Men’s Basketball program’s first conference championship in 36 years is expected to join the Magic’s team in the NBA’s Summer League. McGruder also played in four NCAA Tournaments for K-State.
Well-wishers gathered at Nelson Mandela’s hospital to show their support for the critically-ill former president. Members of his family and cabinet ministers also visited the hospital, one day after reports that his health had improved.
During questioning in the George Zimmerman murder trial, a neighbor says he didn’t see anyone’s head slammed into sidewalk.
Sunset Zoo has announced the names of their new 6-month old bobcat Mittens and 4-month old chimpanzee Nkurukoto. Bob Krause and Marty Vanier selected Mittens and Doug and Charlene Anspaugh selected Nkurukoto through a connection at their local church, whose congregation are currently completing missionary work in Kenya. Mittens was named in memory of a beloved pet of the Krause and Vanier who encountered bobcats while protecting the family farm. Nkurukoto was named after a Kenyan Samburu language which means faith. Community members can visit Nkurukoto at the primate building in the Zoo’s African Forest Trail and Mittens can be visited along the…
Kansas State University, along with the other Kansas Board of Regents schools, has requested a four-year exemption from allowing the concealed carry of weapons on campus. In accordance with House Bill No. 2052, Kansas State University will be included in the four-year exemption. K-State’s assistant vice president for public safety Ronnie Grice says this exemption will allow the adequate time to look at all aspects of how the new law impacts the university. The university has signs where weapons are prohibited. The university’s general weapons policy also will remain unchanged during this four-year period.
Two reports say Retired Marine General James Cartwright, a former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is the target of an investigation into a major national security leak.
The smuggling of the crystal methamphetamine at land border crossings has jumped in recent years but especially at San Diego’s San Ysidro port of entry, which accounted for more than 40 percent of seizures in fiscal year 2012.
The NBA draft came and went on Thursday night in Brooklyn, New York, and neither MHS grad Jackie Carmichael nor K-State standout Rodney McGruder went off the board after two rounds and 60 picks. Carmichael, who had an all-Missouri Valley career at Illinois State, was considered by NBA Draft experts to be a surprise not to be selected. Both players are expected to get a chance to play in the NBA Summer League. Four players from the Big 12 were picked in the NBA Draft. The only first rounder was Kansas guard Ben McLemore, who was selected 7th overall by the Sacramento Kings. Jayhawk…