WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A Wichita State University study projects that most of the state will continue to lose population for decades. The university’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research found that the population decline will continue at least through 2040. The Hutchinson News reports the study projected that if migration was not considered, 37 counties would lose population in that time period. When migration is factored in, 83 counties would continue to lose population through 2040. Most of those counties are in western Kansas. The center’s director, Jeremy Hill, says any potential growth is likely to occur around the…
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) Attorneys for Kansas officials, business leaders and voters are heading to federal court for the trial of a lawsuit over the Legislature’s failure to redraw the state’s political boundaries. Three federal judges must adjust congressional, state House, state Senate and State Board of Education districts to account for population changes over the past decade. The judges hope the trial in U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Kan., wraps up in two days. The lawsuit was filed earlier this month by Robyn Renee Essex, a Republican precinct committee member from Olathe, against Secretary of State Kris Kobach,…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) There’s been a delay in a long-sought settlement that would allow Salina to take over the cleanup of pollution at a former Air Force base. Salina, which acquired the former Schilling Air Force Base when it closed in 1965, filed a federal lawsuit in 2010 to recoup the cost of cleaning up pollution left from when the base was in operation. The cleanup had previously been the jurisdiction of the federal government. In March, the two sides said they’d agreed in principle to a settlement. They were expected to have a finalized settlement April 27. Since…
On Tuesday evening, May 29, K-18 at Walnut Street will be closed so that crews can begin preparation work for the setting of bridge beams for the Walnut Street Bridge over K-18. K-18 at Walnut Street will be closed beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29 and will reopen to all traffic at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30. Advance message boards will alert drivers on I-70 and on K-18 in Manhattan to the roadway closure. Drivers should expect delays during peak travel times and should use alternate routes during the roadway closure. Updated traffic information for this K-18…
The 6th annual Sunset Zoo, Wine in the Wild event is happening June 2nd and there are many things that ticket holders can get excited about. The event begins at 7P.M. and will feature two kinds of white and red wines, chose by Nespors Liquor, throughout different parts of the Zoo. The event will also feature different types of food and music from Manhattan native Caleb McGuinn. The crowning jewel of the night is the V.I.P. event, which will feature a special sneak peak of the new Nature Exploration Center that opens Sunday, June 3rd. V.I.P. ticket holders will also…
Many Manhattan residents took advantage of the amazing weather this weekend by hitting the water. All three pools opened this Memorial weekend to a huge crowd. Each pool has different aquatic features so there is sure to be something for everyone. City Park features a number of slides, diving boards, and a traditional 50 meter pool as well as a lazy river. Northview has many of the same features as City Park, just on a smaller scale. It has a play structure for children and a new diving board. Cico Park is the perfect aquatic site for any family with…
Now that his playing days are over, K-State officially named Chester Frazier as the assistant coach to fill out Bruce Weber’s first staff. The 26-year old Frazier was a four-year letterman for Weber from 2005-2009 at Illinois. He averaged 4.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 125 games in helping lead the Illini to three NCAA tournaments. Since graduating from Illinois in 2009, Frazier spent one year as a graduate assistant and video coordinator for the Illini. He also played two years professionally in Germany, where he averaged 7.7 points per game this past season in leading his team…
A female Wamego resident was allegedly a victim of rape in southern Manhattan. According to Riley County Police the rape occurred sometime around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday. The suspect is said to be known to the victim and there were no injuries requiring medical treatment. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
For the 10th time in the short history of the Big 12, a pair of league schools will host NCAA baseball regionals this weekend. Baylor is the #4 national seed and will host Oral Roberts on Friday night in Waco. #2 seed Dallas Baptist will also face #3 seed UT-Arlington at Baylor Ballpark. 2011 College World Series qualifier Texas A&M will be at home for the first hurdle towards returning home to Omaha. The Aggies will host Dayton at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park on Friday night. #2 seed TCU and #3 seed Ole Miss will also meet up in…
Rock Creek came within an eyelash of winning the 3A state softball tournament over the weekend, bowing out in a 13-inning title game loss to Hillsboro. Six Mustangs earned all-Mid-East League honors, including a trio on the first team, Bailey Elliott, Katie Hodges and Megan Srna. Plus, Caitline’ Christenson, Kelsey Quinn, and Jessi Snapp made the second team. Riley County also had two all-Mid East League selections, Rachel Rheaume on the first team and Heidi Prockish on the second team.