News Radio KMAN · In Focus 4/28/23: Brian Peete Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:50 Segment 3 – 27:15 On Friday’s edition of In Focus, Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete joins us Friday for the full hour where he’ll review his initial assessment of the police department — taking a look at climate and morale, crime and perception of crime, legitimacy and credibility, early warning systems for systemic bias and Comstat-type statistics.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators in Kansas enacted what may be the most sweeping transgender bathroom law in the U.S. on Thursday, overriding the Democratic governor’s veto of the measure without having a clear idea of how their new law will be enforced. The vote in the House was 84-40, giving supporters exactly the two-thirds majority they needed to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s action. The vote in the Senate on Wednesday was 28-12, and the new law will take effect July 1. At least eight other states have enacted laws preventing transgender people from using the restrooms associated with their gender identities, but most of…
Riley County Police are investigating an aggravated assault incident involving a 16-year-old male who says a handgun was pulled on him while playing tag with others. The incident reportedly occurred around 7 p.m. Saturday in the 2700 block of Anderson Ave. The male suspect was unknown to the victim. According to RCPD Public Information Officer Aaron Wintermote, the victim was playing tag in the parking lot of Sonic with several people and was chasing after the suspect as he thought he was playing tag with him into the Walgreens parking lot, and across Anderson into the Dillons parking lot. When…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 4/27/23: Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy at K-State, Pawnee Mental Health Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:20 Segment 3 – 20:43 Segment 4 – 33:15 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus, Dr. Colene Lind, Director of the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy at Kansas State University joined with Dr. Sean Eddington, assistant professor of communications and students from his new “Coaching and Mentoring” course offering. The course highlights the important role coaching and mentoring plays with effective communication. Students who joined us included Olivia Stephens, Aiden Ballinger and Jace Friesen.…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas health care providers could face criminal charges over accusations about their care of newborns delivered during certain abortion procedures after the Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday overrode Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of their legislation. The new law takes effect July 1 and will require that heath care providers “exercise the same degree of professional skill, care and diligence” to preserve the health of newborns delivered during an abortion procedure that a “reasonably diligent and conscientious” provider would with other live births. The newborns will have to be transported to a hospital, and violating the law…
Officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 1100 block of Kearney Street in Manhattan on April 26, 2023, around 10:43 AM. Officers listed a 27-year-old male as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect took his Cannondale Quick Bicycle and damaged his Masterlock. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $710. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property and criminal…
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By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service While low levels of nitrogen or sulfur in the soil often gets the blame for yellow wheat this time of year, a pair of Kansas State University plant pathologists say other factors may be contributing to yellowing in the 2023 crop. “One thing that’s been interesting this year – and with the dry conditions we’ve had in Kansas – is that such factors as low (soil) pH levels begin to show up,” said Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, a soil fertility specialist with K-State Research and Extension. “We’ve seen some situations related to aluminum…
Evergy customers in Kansas could see an increase in their monthly bill if a request by the energy company gets approved. Spokesperson Gina Penzig says the company filed a request with the Kansas Corporation Commission this week as it seeks to recover investments made to improve service to customers, including a more reliable and resilient power grid and updated customer service systems. Evergy is requesting a net revenue increase of $204 million, equating to a 9.77% overall rate increase for its Central Kansas service area. If approved, the average customer would see a roughly $14 increase in their monthly bill.…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 4/26/23: USD 378, USD 384, Fort Riley, Manahttan Public Library Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:41 Segment 3 – 18:22 Segment 4 – 30:45 On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus, USD 378 Riley County Superintendent Cliff Williams and USD 384 Blue Valley-Randolph Superintendent John Cox provided updates in the districts. Fort Riley Army Combatives Program is highlighted by Major Evan Perperis, 1 st Infantry Division Combatives Instructor and Specialist Brad Johnston. Manhattan Public Library Community Engagement Lead Allie Lousch, Library Director Eric Norris, and Book Sale Co-Chair Keri Mills join us to…