Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa.
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Due to the importance of some of the senate bills currently going through the legislative process in Topeka, and the effect they could have on Kansas counties, Riley County Counselor, Clancy Holeman has frequently been updating the county commissioners on the status of these bills. During Thursday’s Riley County Commission meeting, Holeman shared updates on Senate Bill 109, which is the most concerning to the commission. Under this bill, public funds would not be able to be used directly, or indirectly, for lobbying. Holeman said, “lobbying is defined as ‘promoting or opposing in any manor, action or non action by…
A vehicle burglary leaves a Manhattan woman without some personal items. Meghan Lee, 20, was working out at Max Fitness located in the 400 block of East Poyntz on Wednesday when someone broke into her car. The passenger window of Lee’s Chrysler PT Cruiser was damaged and a number of items were taken including a purse, wallet, an iPad, an iPod, some currency, and other items. The total loss was a little under $1,300. The Riley County Police are still investigating. — A Kansas City man faces a significant bond after failing to appear for a misdemeanor. Carl Garrett Jr., 20, was arrested around…
Double-amputee Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius was arrested on Thursday, after a woman was shot dead in his home in Pretoria, South Africa.
American Airlines and US Airways will merge and create the world’s biggest airline. The boards of both companies approved the merger late Wednesday, according to three people close to the situation.
There are mixed reactions to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech in which he stated a desire to raise the minimum wage. Customers and business owners in Miami are at odds, as are some economists who feel it could crimp hiring.
Wamego is participating in the 4A Regional Wrestling Tournament at Abilene and many wrestlers are still very much alive in making the state tournament next week. Dylan Bloom (106 lbs) lost in the quarterfinals but is capable of still making a run to the top four. Dalton Carley (120 lbs) lost in the quarterfinals but still has a chance, he would need to win three straight matches. Elijah Darey lost in the first round but still has a chance on the consolation side. Kyle Wilson (132 lbs) won his first three matches to make the championship, and he will wrestle…
Today we focus on the Pottawatomie County schools as Tom talks with Darrel Stufflebeam, Rock Creek’s USD 323 Superintendent, and Denise O’Dea, Wamego’s USD 320 Superintendent. [mp3-jplayer]
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) A police chase that started in Kansas City, Mo., has ended in Kansas City, Kan., after the driver speed the wrong way down roads and through a park. Video from a KSHB helicopter showed the driver veering through parking lots and narrowly avoiding other vehicles around rush hour Wednesday as he headed into oncoming traffic. The driver also sped past playground equipment in a park and through residential neighborhoods. The chase came to an end after the fleeing driver’s sport utility vehicle clipped another SUV. The driver was caught after stumbling out of the SUV, while…
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) An escaped prisoner is back in custody in Kansas City, Kan., after running through downtown streets dressed only in socks and boxer shorts. KSHB-TV reports the inmate is facing charges of first-degree murder. He escaped Wednesday afternoon while being taken from a Wyandotte County courtroom back to a holding cell. Authorities say the inmate attacked the deputy who was guarding him and smashed her head against the wall. He then bolted outside, stripped off his prison jumpsuit and ran through downtown while police closed off streets. An off-duty police officer spotted the escapee and wrestled him…