WICHITA, Kan. (AP) The Urban League of Kansas says its president and chief executive officer has resigned. The nonprofit group announced Thursday that Chester Daniel resigned Oct. 26 to pursue other opportunities. The organization, which provides education and counseling programs to help improve economic self-reliance, said in a news release that it will hire an interim president at its Nov. 15 meeting. The Wichita Eagle reports Daniel became president of the Wichita-based agency in March 2008. Linda Merrill-Parman, former chairwoman of the league’s board of trustees, said it’s not known yet when the search for Daniel’s permanent replacement will begin.…
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HOLCOMB, Kan. (AP) A western Kansas woman has been sentenced to a year of probation for stealing about $4,500 from the city of Holcomb while she worked as a court clerk. Thirty-seven-year-old Susan Marie Dreiling of Deerfield will have to serve two years in prison if she violates terms of her probation, which includes paying back the money within 60 days. Dreiling was sentenced Thursday for two misdemeanor counts of theft after reaching a plea deal with Finney County prosecutors. She was arrested in September on a charge of felony theft. Finney County Prosecutor Brent Watson says Dreiling took money…
SALINA, Kan. (AP) Hunters who fan out across Kansas Saturday for the start of quail and pheasant season are likely to find fewer birds. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism says two years of drought have reduced the birds’ population in most regions. Mike Miller, editor of the agency’s magazine, says the southwest corner of the state is expected to have the fewest number of birds. He says the extreme heat and dry conditions reduced nesting and brood habitat for the birds. The Salina Journal reports northwest and north-central Kansas were not as affected by the drought. And…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Immigration officials have arrested 16 illegal immigrants during a three-day sweep across Kansas targeting criminals and fugitives. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Friday the arrests occurred in Wichita and surrounding communities and in Liberal and Dodge City. Fourteen of the immigrants were from Mexico, with one each from Guatemala and El Salvador. The agency says 11 of the men had prior convictions for crimes such as aggravated assault, aggravated battery, identity theft and domestic battery. Three were immigration fugitives who failed to leave the country as ordered. Two had re-entered the U.S. illegally after being…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Officials of the Machinists union have released details of a contract offer that could end a month long strike at Bombardier Learjet’s Wichita aircraft plant. Union spokesman Bob Wood described the offer Friday as a “substantial improvement” over the proposal that prompted Oct. 8 walkout. The union is recommending approval when members vote Saturday. Bombardier Learjet is proposing a five-year contract that keeps wages unchanged in the first year but raises them 1 percent in each of the following years. It also includes a $2,500 signing bonus, and lowers employees’ share of health insurance premiums from the…
At about 3:15 pm, a traffic accident involving a motorcycle was reported on Tuttle Creek and Griffith Dr. At this point, not much is known, but motorists are being encouraged to take alternative routes at this time. KMAN will bring you updates as they become available.
It was a day of celebration for Capstone 3-d and other businesses located in the newly restored building at the corner of Fourth and Poyntz Avenue. The building was originally constructed in 1890, but a major renovation has opened the building up to not only Captstone 3-D development offices, but also government services, Fresh Hair Style and Barbershop, and Wells Fargo Advisors. John Pagen, who seves as Vice President for Economic Development with the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, had some other good news to share with the large crowd assembled for Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony, saying this will be…
Veteran’s Day has a history dating back to World War I and has since grown in the scope and magnitudes of celebrations. On Friday, the City of Manhattan had their annual Veteran’s Day Parade down Poyntz Avenue, followed by the Ceremony at the City Hall. During the ceremony, a number of people spoke including Mayor Loren Pepperd and Riley County Commissioner Karen McCulloh. Students from the district came to perform and show their support for the troops. All of this led up to the keynote speaker Brigadier General Donald MacWillie. During his speech, MacWillie states ” We talk about the fact that…
Another person has been arrested in connection with the prominent Riley County murder case involving the death of Steve Freel. Tevin Bruce, 20, of Clay Center, was being held Friday on a $5,000 bond for failure to appear. Bruce was one of seven to be arrested in connection with the case. His charges included conspiracy to commit burglary, obstruction of the legal process and aiding a felon. Over the past few weeks, KMAN has been on scene for the conviction of Domingo Soto and when Michael Layne entered a plea.
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek information on the driver and vehicle involved in a fatality accident on October 28 at about 12:09 a.m. Konley L. Harding, 21, of Manhattan was struck and died as a result of this accident. The vehicle has been described as a light colored SUV type vehicle. Sheriff’s Detectives have identified a vehicle of interest that was in the area at the time of this accident. This vehicle was on highway 24, and travelled South on K-99 in Wamego. If you have any information call the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office at 785-457-3353.