LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The University of Kansas journalism school has received a $1.36 million bequest from the estate of a Kansas couple. The university’s Endowment Association announced Thursday that the bequest from John and Mary Kaiser will be added to a scholarship fund for journalism students that the couple started in 2005. The Lawrence Journal World reports Mary Kaiser died in January at age 84. Her husband died in 2007 at 79. John Kaiser was a 1951 Kansas journalism graduate. The journalism school has awarded Kaiser Scholarships to nine students since 2005. The new bequest will allow the fund to…
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Some county officials are asking Kansas lawmakers to clarify whether back taxes on personal property follow the property, or should be assessed to its owner. The confusion arises when someone buys property, such as a boat or trailer, and then discovers the previous owner had not paid all the taxes. The state says the unpaid taxes follow the property. But some counties say the original owner should be responsible for paying the delinquent taxes. Kansas officials say state law requires that the tax bill stay with the property. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports many counties do not interpret…
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with Riley County Police Director Brad Schoen, followed by Ron Wilson, Poet Lariat, on National Day of the Cowboy celebration, and ending with U-S Senator Jerry Moran of Manhattan. [mp3-jplayer]
The Riley County Fair continues on for the rest of the weekend with a number of different activities. Along with the carnival and rodeos, there will be Blue Valley Pork Producers BBQ, a Dog Agility Exhibition and an Apple Pie contest, just to name a few. Throughout the weekend there will also be more judging of animals as handlers wait to see where they rank. Claire Larkins, of Manhattan, was there Friday morning with her chickens as people came to look at the animals. Not only are awards given to the animals, but within Pottorf Hall there was an array…
A series of busts has many folks asking what is happening on this Friday morning. Police vehicles, and people being taken out of homes in manacles led Riley County Police Director Bradley Schoen to make a few comments during his interview on KMAN’s InFocus. Schoen says the operation is ongoing, and that it’s a bit too early to release any details as of this time. Schoen says the community should be assured that the police department knows about the activity, and will release more details very soon. Witnesses say officers from Geary County were also seen at some of…
Pro Football Talk.com is reporting that the Kansas City Chiefs and #1 overall draft pick Eric Fisher have agreed to a contract, per an NFL source. The 6-foot-8-inch 305-pound Fisher shot to the top of the draft boards after a great workout at the combine following a career at Central Michigan. Fisher is reportedly on his way to the Chiefs’ training camp at Missouri Western State in St. Joseph, MO, where he will sign his contract and participate in team’s first practice on Friday. Terms of the deal are not yet disclosed.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Jeremy Guthrie pitched six solid innings and Billy Butler homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 on Thursday. The Royals, who limped into the All-Star break with five consecutive defeats, went 5-2 on the homestand against the Orioles and AL Central Division-leading Detroit Tigers. Guthrie, who won 47 games in five seasons with the Orioles, allowed six hits over six innings. He gave up one run, while striking out five and walking one. Guthrie went 3-1 in July and his 10 victories are one shy of his season high, set in 2010…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) George Brett is stepping down as interim hitting coach for the Kansas City Royals. The Hall of Famer took the job May 30, with the Royals mired in an eight-game losing skid. He said he would do it for a month and wound up doing it for two. He will return to his job as vice president of baseball operations for the Royals, the same job he’s had since retiring as a player following the 1993 season. General manager Dayton Moore says Brett did an incredible job.
The last hospitalized Boston Marathon bombing victim has gone home, exactly 100 days after the attack that killed 3 people and wounded more than 260. Marc Fucarile lost his right leg above the knee and suffered severe burns and shrapnel wounds.
Cleveland kidnapping suspect Ariel Castro is in plea deal talks. Castro is accused of kidnapping three women, raping them and holding them hostage for about a decade. A deal would help him avoid the death penalty.