WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A would-be robber wrote a note demanding money at a Wichita restaurant. But he wrote the note on his own check reorder form. Wichita police say the man entered the Spangles restaurant in east Wichita early Saturday. Police Sgt. Scott Brunow told WIBW that the man handed the note demanding money to a cashier. However, he left on foot a short time later after not getting anything. When police looked at the note, they discovered it had been written on a check reorder form and had the man’s name and address on it. Officers went by the…
Author: KMAN Staff
“Water, Water” was the theme of this year’s 25th Annual Garden Tour. Riley County Extension Master Gardener’s hosted the event Sunday afternoon. From 1:00-5:00 p.m., participants had the chance to view five gardens throughout Manhattan. All of the garden’s features waterfalls, ponds, and other water wonders. Master Gardeners were spread out through the five locations to provide additional information. Some of the key concepts for a “water wise” yard include: watering deeply and infrequently, irrigating in the early morning, monitoring the weather and using drip irrigation. The five home gardens are listed below: -Jim and Sally Lindquist-1500 Sharingbrook Drive -Kirk…
Riley County Emergency responders assisted a worker at the West Stadium construction site, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Friday morning. Officials transported the man by ambulance after an accident. No details were available regarding what kind of accident took place, but the man was released from Mercy Regional Health Center. According to a Mortenson Construction spokesman, the man will be back to work on Monday. No other details are available at this time.
Ross Kivett’s double in the ninth inning set up a game-tying single by Tanner Witt then a four-run tenth inning allowed Kansas State to rally for a 6-2 victory over number three National seed Oregon State before 3,574 Saturday night at Goss Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon in Game 1 of the best of three NCAA Super Regional. After the game was scoreless through three and a half innings, the Beavers took a 2-0 lead on a two-run homer by Michael Conforto off starter Joe Flattery. Meanwhile, Oregon State starter Matt Boyd kept the Wildcats off the scoreboard for five innings…
Former South African President Nelson Mandela is in the hospital undergoing treatment for a lung infection, the South African government said Saturday.
Philadelphia plans to change its regulations over building demolitions, including site safety plans, added inspections and mandatory drug testing for heavy machinery operators following a deadly building collapse that killed six people.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Police in Wichita believe a man found dead near a utility pole was electrocuted while trying to steal copper. KAKE-TV reports a passer-by called 911 after finding the body Friday afternoon in southern Wichita. Police Lt. Dennis Wilson says a bicycle was leaning against a power pole. A flashlight and bolt cutters were found nearby. Investigators believe the man attempted to cut a 7,200-volt power line and was electrocuted sometime overnight. The man was thought to be in his 20s. He was not immediately identified. Information from: KAKE-TV.
Beginning Monday, June 10, 2013, the Linear Trail will be closed from Richards Drive and K-18 to Rosencutter Road for approximately four weeks. Pedestrians and trial users will be detoured along Richards Drive and Rosencutter Road, to the intersection of K-18 where a pedestrian crosswalk signal can be activated. This closing is part of the Western Interceptor Sewer project. Pedestrians and trail users should follow all posted detour signs and exercise caution in the project area. For questions or comments, please contact Brian Johnson, Principal Civil Engineer, at 785-587-2455 or by email at johnsonb@cityofmhk.com.
On Monday, June 10, weather permitting, a local roadway improvement project will begin on a two-block portion of Bluemont Avenue from Manhattan Avenue east to 11th Street. Project work includes grading and surfacing, storm sewer and traffic signal installation, and the addition of a raised median in the center of Bluemont Avenue. Work will take place during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, with some occasional Saturday work. The Bluemont Avenue improvement project will be constructed in phases to allow for traffic flow through the area. There will be lane restrictions or lane closures on Bluemont Avenue throughout the summer months…
The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs in May_ a steady pace that shows strength in the face of tax increases and government spending cuts if not enough to reduce still-high unemployment.