KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Highway Patrol uses a tactic dubbed the “Kansas two step” to search vehicles — often from other states — when there is often no legitimate cause for the search, according to a lawsuit being heard this week in federal court. Shawna Maloney of Colorado recalled her fear after troopers used the tactic to search her family’s RV as they were on a cross-country vacation in March 2018. The predawn search on Interstate 70 turned up nothing illegal. “I don’t feel safe driving through Kansas anymore,” Maloney testified Monday in sometimes emotional testimony, the Kansas…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate approved a measure Wednesday that would reinstate tariffs on solar panel imports from several Southeast Asian countries after President Joe Biden paused them in a bid to boost solar installations in the U.S. Lawmakers also approved a separate plan to undo federal protections for the lesser prairie chicken, a rare grouse that’s found in parts of the Midwest and Southwest, including one of the country’s most prolific oil and gas fields. The two measures are part of efforts by newly empowered Republicans to rebuke the Democratic president and block some of his administration’s initiatives, particularly on the environment. Republicans…
Monday marked the deadline for tenants of the crumbling and condemned Royal Towers Apartments to vacate their residences. Manhattan City Commissioners Tuesday heard from Royal Towers tenants and Renters Together MHK representatives who say the vacating process was extremely difficult and lacked the proper city support. Renters Together MHK Representative Noah Rude. Rude suggested financial reparations be made by the City of Manhattan, since many residents had to leave valuables behind, including furniture, due to safety concerns in walkways and stairwells. Rude says the information they learned from tenants was shocking, but Renters Together Representative Justin Yeary says the most…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/3/23: USD 383, Manhattan Fire Department Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 09:07 Segment 3 – 22:02 On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus, USD 383 Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Paula Hough and Board President Karla Hagemeister previewed Wednesday’s meeting, touched on end of year events such as Manhattan High School Graduation May 14, the last day of school May 19 and a thank you to retirees. Manhattan Fire Department Building Official Darren Emery joins us to highlight Building Safety Month, which is recognized in May.
Officers filed a report for aggravated battery and battery in the 2200 block of Green Ave. in Manhattan on May 2, 2023. A 15-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported 17- and 18-year-old males and two other unknown males punched him multiple times and stomped on his head while he was on the ground. The extent of the victim’s injuries is unknown at this time. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Nichole Costley, 39, of Manhattan was…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs are re-signing Jerick McKinnon and declined the fifth-year option on fellow running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on Tuesday, solidifying their backfield behind incumbent Isiah Pacheco heading into offseason workouts. McKinnon, who turns 31 this week, ran 72 times for 291 yards and a touchdown but was at his best out of the backfield, catching 56 passes for 512 yards and nine scores. McKinnon ended the regular season by reaching the end zone in six straight games, helping the Chiefs secure the No. 1 seed and first-round playoff bye. McKinnon helped the Chiefs reach the…
Manhattan City Commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the McCall Road Landing Planned Development Unit to allow for construction of a new Culver’s restaurant. The restaurant, which will provide both dine-in and drive-through services, will reside at the corner of McCall Road and McCullough Place, south of Menard’s. A project timeline was not provided. Additionally, the board approved USD 383’s request to relieve an island landscaping requirement set forth in the Manhattan Development Code for the Bluemont Elementary School parking lot. The district cited concerns that the required landscaping would interfere with drop-off and pick-up flow,…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 600 block of S. 1oth St. in Manhattan on May 1, 2023, around 1:15 p.m. Howie’s Recycling Inc. was listed as the victim when it was reported a tail light was stolen from a company truck. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report for theft in the 1400 block of Colorado St. in Manhattan on May 1, 2023, around…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/2/23: Ron Fehr, Usha Reddi Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 08:59 Segment 3 – 22:03 Segment 4 – 31:15 On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus, Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Commissioner Usha Reddi spoke to Tuesday night’s agenda items, including a new Culver’s restaurant being proposed on McCall Road and a request from USD 383 involving the Manhattan Development Code at Bluemont Elementary. We also reflect with Commissioner Reddi on her 10 years on the city commission. She is resigning from her position after Tuesday, to focus on her duties as…
The Board of Riley County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to deny a request from Evergy Inc. to construct an electrical switching station west of the McDowell Creek Road and Konza Prairie Lane intersection, on the north side. County Planner Bob Isaac says the switching station would provide improved electrical services to members of the community. Evergy Manager of Permitting and Civil Engineering Jessica Keck spoke during the meeting and says the location of the station on the proposed property was altered in hopes of decreasing its obtrusive nature and relieving some of the public’s concern. Despite this location shift, the…