TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) The chairman of the Kickapoo Indian tribe in northeast Kansas wants Gov. Sam Brownback to intervene in its fight for a reservoir. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Steve Cadue was in Topeka on Friday to receive a proclamation honoring Kansas tribes. While there, Cadue handed out a letter addressed to Brownback asking for help in the tribe’s long-running battle with the Nemaha Brown Watershed Board for a reservoir. The Kickapoo have sought to build the Plum Creek Dam for decades to ease water shortages on their reservation. The Kickapoo and the water board came to an agreement…
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The Pottawatomie County Commission has a few items to tackle at Monday’s meeting as a minor maintenance issue was brought before them. Scott Campbell, with buildings and grounds, explains that there is a leak in the appraiser’s roof that he is hoping to get fixed. The commission approved the work to be done by Diamond Roofing out of Manhattan. Gregg Webster, Pottawatomie County Zoning Administrator, brought to the commission for the next phase of the Elbo Creek Estates Unit III. The commission approved the final plat. The commission was also presented with a request to change the set back for a…
As the county’s population continues to swell, especially the Manhattan area, the demand for the emergency services and programs is at a high point. The current Riley County EMS building is 32+ years old and is lacking important amenities, such as a training area. During the time the facility was built, the county had an estimated 1,500 calls. The call volume has since expanded to around 4,400 calls today. With around 12 full time employees back then and 23 full time employees now, it is no wonder the currently EMS personnel is outgrowing the facility. County EMS Director, Larry Couchman…
A theft at a yard sale results in a huge loss for a local man. Riley County police told reporters on Monday that Duran Salido (45) of the 500th block of 10th St. in Ogden reported to them that while he was having a yard sale on Saturday, an unknown suspect or suspects removed several items of worth that were for sale without paying. Salido says that while he was showing another person the inside of the dwelling, three laptop computers, an ipad, and a tablet PC were stolen. Total loss is $1,400. Police are investigating. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Riley County Police told…
– The Wamego boys entered the state cross country meet as the favorites in Class 4A. The Red Raiders held true to form by winning the state title at home at Wamego Country Club, edging out runner-up Mulvane. Jordan Routh led the Wamego charge by finishing 7th. The Wamego girls came in 8th in the 4A team standings as Allison Seufert finished 15th. – The Manhattan High boys and girls each came in sixth in the 6A team standings at Rim Rock Farm, near Lawrence. Alaina Schroeder was third in the girls race, while Chris Melgares was 10th in the…
San Francisco turned into a big street party late Sunday after the Giants won their second World Series in three years. Some fans showed off their brand new Giants World Series Championship T-Shirts. <iframe width=”425″ height=”239″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/nsEPbGSanRQ” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>
Hurricane Sandy is hundreds of miles from New Jersey, but high winds, rough surf and coastal flooding are already hitting the state. The storm is expected to make landfall in Southern New Jersey early Tuesday. <iframe width=”425″ height=”239″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/xCslidh7w9w” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>
If the season ended today, the K-State football team would play for the national championship as they are ranked #2 in the latest Bowl Championship Series standings. Even there’s still four games on the schedule, the Cats reached their highest ever ranking in the BCS since it was first enacted in 1998. The Cats are #3 in both the Coaches’ and Harris polls, but are helped by the computers with a #1 ranking in three of the six in the survey. Oregon is #4 in the BCS despite being #2 in both polls. Notre Dame slid past the Ducks into…
K-State alum Robert Streb officially secured his spot on the PGA Tour for the first time next season as the Web.com Tour slate came to an end on Sunday. Streb finished 7th on the second-tier tour money list with $305, 591 in winnings this season. The top 25 players on the Web.com money list automatically qualify for their PGA Tour Card. Streb’s win at the Mylan Classic in Cannonsburg, PA on September 2nd essentially locked up his spot on the pro circuit. In addition to his win, Streb had four other top five finishes, and nine total in the top ten. He…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Carson Palmer walked off the field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, where the Raiders had just won for the sixth straight time, and looked just like he did at the start. Not a grass stain on him. No laundry detergent needed. The subject of such scorn over the years, Palmer threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns while having all the time he needed in the pocket, leading Oakland to a 26-16 victory. ”Phenomenal,” Palmer said. ”I don’t think my jersey needs to be washed.” It was the Raiders’ first road win since beating the Chiefs last…