WICHITA, Kan. (AP) The U.S. Census Bureau says more Kansans under the age of 65 are living without health insurance. The bureau issued a report Wednesday showing that more than 380,000 Kansas residents under age 65 did not have health insurance in 2010. That’s 15.8 percent of that age group, an increase from 14.6 percent in 2009. The Wichita Eagle reports that the census for the first time estimated health coverage for people between ages 50 to 64, who are more likely to use health insurance than younger age groups. In 2010, about 60,800 people ages 50 to 64, or…
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) Investigators are trying to determine what caused a two-alarm fire at a recycling plant in Kansas City, Kan. The fire early Wednesday at the Deffenbaugh Recycling Co. plant did an estimated $1.5 million in damage. Fire department spokesman Craig Duke says the fire occurred in a steel building that was a sorting and processing center at the plant. Crews had to use heavy equipment to cut a path through the material so firefighters could get to fire. No injuries were reported.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) A Washington woman who is serving a 26-year sentence for hitting and killing two highway workers in Kansas says she did not receive a fair trial. An attorney representing Ramona I. Morgan (53) of Chewelah, Wash., argued Wednesday that jury instructions and other factors in Morgan’s 2008 trial in Douglas County created a prejudice against her. She is suing the state of Kansas, alleging she is wrongfully imprisoned. Morgan was convicted of two counts of reckless second-degree murder and one count of aggravated battery. Prosecutors allege Morgan was driving recklessly through a construction zone on U.S. Highway 59…
SALINA, Kan. (AP) A Salina company says it will lay off 22 employees because of a drop in demand for fluorescent lamps. Philips Lighting announced Wednesday that the employees who will lose their jobs in November help make fluorescent lamps. Philips Lighting spokesman Silvie Casanova says Philips will employ just under 400 people in Salina after the layoffs. She says the plant also is not filling open positions. The Salina Journal reports the city and state have given Philips hundreds of thousands of dollars to expand and bring jobs to Salina. Plant manager Dan Mendicina says the jobs being eliminated…
A vehicle has been taken and not returned leading to a theft report. The Riley County Police Department said that James Shaffran (68) from Alabama has reported that his 1999 Ford Explorer has been stolen. About two years ago, Shaffran loaned his car to the person he suspects stole his car. Shaffran was supposed to be given the car back at a designated time, but that time has passes and the car still has yet to be returned. The total loss is 3 thousand dollars.
Purple filled Poyntz Ave Thursday night as the first night of Purple Power Play of Poyntz took place. The was the 24th year for this fun festivity that would kick off the football season at Kansas State University. Among the events, there were booths, jump houses, along with the K-State Band, cheerleaders and Classy Cats along with Coach Bill Snyder who made a speech thanking the band, the community and all the support that has come to the football program here in Manhattan. Had it not been for the support, Snyder said the football program is not what it would…
MANHATTAN, Kansas, August 30, 2012 – As a reminder, the city has Game Day Parking ordinances to improve safety and allow for better emergency access during Kansas State University home football game days. Parking is restricted and/or prohibited and tow zones established along the following streets: Hillview Drive, from Kimball Avenue to College Avenue; Snowbird Drive, from Tamarron Terrace to the end of Snowbird Drive cul-de-sac; Skyler Circle, from Snowbird Drive to the end of the cul-de-sac; Hobbs Drive, from College Avenue to Kenmar Drive; Himes Road, from College Avenue to Winne Drive; Vaughn Drive, from College Avenue to Kenmar…
– The Riley County Volleyball team defeated Marysvillle in two sets and Rock Creek in three sets on Thursday evening. With a record of 4-0, the Falcons turn there head to next Thursday as they go to Herington for matches against Herington, Council Grove, and Hillsboro. – Junction City hosted a Tennis quad last night with Lawrence Free State, Salina South, and Manhattan present. The Tribe’s Cathy Lei placed 2nd in #2 singles for the Tribe who ended up third overall. Their next tennis meet will be Tuesday for the Topeka High Quad. – The Wamego Lady Red Raiders competed in the…
In spite of fluctuating gas prices, holiday travel is expected to be up this year nationwide, as travelers get a jump start into the labor day weekend.
Deep floodwaters cover parts of Louisiana after Isaac dumped 16 inches of rain and pushed water over levees. At least 500 people were rescued by boat.