WICHITA, Kan. (AP) An oil boom that started two years ago in southern Kansas has given a boost to landowners and local governments with an infusion of cash for lease payments. But the Wichita Eagle reports that is having a negative impact for some who don’t have a stake in the oil industry because of rising housing costs. Largely out-of-state oil companies have drilled hundreds of horizontal wells in places like Sumner, Harper, Barber and Comanche counties, delivering an enormous shot of cash in lease payments. The Kansas Department of Revenue says total assessed value of Harper County land rose…
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Organizers of a health fair for Hispanic and Latino residents say the event was so popular they’ll be holding more of them. The Wichita Eagle reports an estimated 2,400 people attended the first Hispanic/Latino Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday to receive low-cost or even free medical and health services. Attendees also were screened for diabetes, received back-to-school physical exams and had their teeth, vision and hearing checked. Spanish Media Group president Dan Oropesa says Wichita has about 90,000 members of the Spanish community, and fairs like the one Saturday go a long way toward addressing the…
After a Manhattan man’s motorcycle lost control, his injuries required him to be transported by Lifestar. At 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, a motorcycle accident occured on the 5400 block of Eureka Drive, just 700 feet east of Airport Road. Torrey Lindsay (28) suffered severe road rash and head trauma. His injuries were listed as ‘serious’ and he was transported by Lifestar to Topeka where he is being treated. The motorcycle was reported to have lost control and speed is believed to have been a major factor in this accident. —- A motorcycle accident in Northern Riley County lands a Wamego…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Jury selection is scheduled to begin in the second trial of a man charged with murder after a woman was killed during a police chase in Wichita. Thirty-year-old Greg Berry was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2005. But the Kansas Supreme Court overturned the conviction, saying the jury should been able to consider lesser charges. The Wichita Eagle reports jury selection for the second trial is scheduled to start Monday in Sedgwick County. Prosecutors allege Berry was fleeing from a Sedgwick County sheriff’s deputy when he caused a crash that killed 55-year-old Vicki Brown of Haysville.…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A nationally known quilter is leading a doll-making workshop at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka. Marla Jackson will work with a dozen participants Saturday. The artist-in-residence’s great-grandmother was a slave and Jackson spent time with her as a child. The Brown site says Jackson’s artistic direction was influenced by her family’s stories. And the goal of her quilts is to depict scenes and themes that capture the African-American experience. Participants in the workshop must bring their own sewing machines, but all fabric, filling, accessories, and patterns will be provided.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) Residents near a levee in an unincorporated section of Hutchinson are concerned about the condition of the levee, which both the city and the county have said they won’t pay to improve. The city voted last year to improve and recertify levees along the Arkansas River and Cow Creek, with the exception of Ring Levee C, which protects the unincorporated section of Hutchinson. The Hutchinson News reports that Reno County has also declined to fund the estimated $570,000 in repairs. Federal Emergency Management Agency also plans to remap and reaccredit area levees in 2013, which may mean…
Thursday August 30th the Riley County Extension Office will host their annual “Back to Gardening” night at Pottorf Hall in Cico Park. The event begins at 6:00pm starting with two sessions, one of those will be with K-State Horticulturist Ward Upham addressing Growing Fruits in Kansas and the other will feature Greg Eyestone, Riley County Extension Horticulture Agent, discussing the overseeding of lawns. Eyestone says the next hour will include new topic sessions. “At 7:00pm, we will change gears a little bit with Dr. Cary Rivard talking about extending the vegetable season so vegetables can be grown into the winter,” Eyestone…
Several co-workers and family were in attendance at Monday’s Riley County Commission meeting to honor Rod Meredith, Assistant County Public Works Director/Parks Director, who is retiring Friday. As a token of appreciation, Meredith received a large plaque of appreciation for his 20-plus years of service. Assistant County Engineer Gary Rosewicz told the Commission and those present at Monday’s meeting that it will be tough to replace him. “Probably one of the highest compliments I could give him is that he is leaving things in much better shape than when he got here.” Rosewicz says. Meredith began working with the county…
(Courtesy K-State Sports Information) Senior Jordan Henriquez scored 13 points on 5-of-5 field goals, including a rare 3-pointer, as Kansas State posted a 59-46 win over Pinda, a Brazillian lower division club on Sunday morning. The win was the second in less than 24 hours for K-State after knocking off pro club Mogi Das Cruzes Club, 79-72, on Saturday night. K-State shot 47.6 percent (20-of-42) from the field, including 25 percent (4-of-16) from 3-point range. The Wildcats were solid from the free throw line, knocking down 9-of-10 attempts. Henriquez was the only player in double figures as all 14 players on the roster…
BALTIMORE (AP) Manny Machado hit his third homer in four major league games, Nick Markakis also connected, and the Baltimore Orioles got four hitless innings from their bullpen in a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Mark Reynolds drove in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning for the Orioles, who earned a split of the four-game series. Machado hit a two-run homer in the second off former Orioles pitcher Bruce Chen (8-10). Machado tripled in his debut Thursday night, homered twice in his second game and doubled in a run Saturday night. With his home…