TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) State revenue officials say Kansas will not pay the final 10 percent of its contract for a new $40 million motor vehicle system until problems are fixed. The Kansas Department of Revenue notified the 3M Co. Thursday that it needs to improve the new software, which has caused long lines and frustration at motor vehicle offices across the state since it was installed seven weeks ago. Donna Shelite, the state director of vehicles, told the Shawnee County Commission that as many as 73,000 records didn’t convert correctly to the new system. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports Shelite told…
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Roman Catholic bishops in Kansas are sponsoring a Statehouse rally over what their church views as attacks by the federal government on religious freedom. The rally is set for Friday afternoon, with Gov. Sam Brownback and U.S. Jerry Moran among the scheduled speakers. The event is part of a nationwide campaign prompted by a mandate announced by President Barack Obama earlier this year requiring most employers to provide health insurance covering birth control. Many Catholics and other religious conservatives oppose the mandate. The Obama mandate included a religious exemption for houses of worship but not religiously affiliated…
Below is a press release from the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles sent Friday afternoon after yet another glitch with the tag renewal system. As a result, motorists whose last names begin with H or I now have until July 13 to renew their tags…. The Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles has asked law enforcement to extend a two week grace period for drivers with tags expiring June 30. The grace period will extend to July 13 and will apply to those with last names starting with H or I, or vehicles with 30 day temporary…
The neighborhood watch volunteer who killed Trayvon Martin will have to remain in jail while he waits for a judge to decide whether to grant bond.
Firefighters battling a massive blaze in Colorado say while they are exhausted they will not give in until the wildfire is contained and extinguished.
With the heat indexes skyrocketing folks are having to crank up their air conditioners to try to beat the heat. Bluestem Electric Coop representative Ken Maginley says the added pressure is noticeable on their systems, but so far prior planning and equipment maintenance has kept the system operating without too many problems. Maginley says if you are having troubles with low voltage or outages you should call Bluestem Elcectic Coop offices at 785-456-2112, or 785-632-3111.
After a turnout of about 400 people last year, the Cattle Baron’s Ball event coordinators expect an even larger turnout. The ball’s proceeds goes to helping both cancer research and cancer patients locally. This year the hope for an even larger turnout is in minds of those in charge. “We are hoping to have 500 people this year including sponsors and others as well,” Distinguished Events Manager Stacie Schroeder with the American Cancer Society says. “We’re still taking tickets and collecting attendees.” The ball is scheduled for August 25th. For more information call 1-800-359-1025.
Arrests Michael Joshua Bartle, 23, 1106 Garden Way, Apartment A, for driving under the influence and unlawful possession of hallucinogens. Released on $1,500 bond. Jessica Ann Cantrell, 23, 720 Kearney St., for driving under the influence. Released on $750 bond. Robert John Edleston II, 33, 3448 Dempsey Rd., for failure to appear. Released on $1,000 bond. Jay Thomas Jernigan, 31, 2000 Green Ave., for driving under the influence. Released on $1,000. Danyelle Marie Lamb, 22, 2500 Farm Bureau Rd., No. 250, for probation violation. Released no bond. Jermaine Tyrell Patton, 24, Junction City, Kan., for failure to register as an…
The Riley County Commission continued making tweaks to the 2013 budget during a Thursday’s work session. The commission finalized its appropriation to the Health Department, which will receive $639,331 in the upcoming fiscal year. “This amount ($639,331) is required as a local match to KDHE’s state formula funding,” budget and finance officer Johnette Shepek said. That was the only adjustment that needed to be made to the county’s projected expenses; however, modifications were made to the county’s unencumbered cash balance. “One of the things we didn’t take into account (last week) was the commission’s approval for the expenditure of HVAC…