TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ anti-abortion Republican attorney general is asking the state’s highest court to reconsider a landmark decision protecting access to abortion months after a decisive statewide vote affirming abortion rights. Attorney General Kris Kobach said Wednesday that one reason for the Kansas Supreme Court to reconsider its 2019 ruling is the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in June overturning Roe v. Wade and declaring that the U.S. Constitution doesn’t grant a right to abortion access. The Kansas court is set to consider that issue and others in two abortion cases on Jan. 30, though Kobach said he is likely to ask for…
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The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 01/11/2023 Hour 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online 00:00 – Derek Young from K-State Online 16:31 – DY 26:41 – “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 01/11/2023 Hour 2 – 00:00 – Best start for K-State MBB since 1958-59 18:52 – Big running back recruiting win 30:25 – #1 Song of the Day/Ask As Anything
The bracket for the annual McPherson Boys Invitiational Tournament has Manhattan set for a Thursday night contest as part of a loaded field. The Indians will open with Shawnee Mission East as both enter the final part of this week with three losses thus far this season. Game time is at 6:30 next Thursday night, to be followed by McPherson taking on Wichita East. The other matchups will be Lawrence Free State opening with Olathe East followed by St. James Academy taking on Blue Valley West. The girls bracket for the following week’s tournament should be settled after next Tuesday’s…
The latest Kansas Basketball Coaches Association rankings released Tuesday continue to have two Pottawatomie County teams in the top 5 of the 4A Girls poll. Wamego remains number three, Rock Creek is slotted fifth in the class that continues to be lead by Bishop Miege, followed by McPherson. Manhattan High’s Friday night opponent, Washburn Rural, holds the fifth slot in 6A, with Blue Valley North atop the class. Former Centennial League foe Seaman is the top ranked team in 5A. Goodland leads 3A, Berean Academy is atop 2A and Little River and Hanover are the top teams in the split…
Rock Creek Schools had a bit of a rocky start to the 2023 spring semester following water damage and flooding to parts of the junior and senior high school, that occurred on Dec. 23. The flooding was a result of a failure in the system for the building’s fire sprinklers. USD 323 Superintendent Joan Simoneau says the water impacted the middle school’s activity hallway, offices, commons area, band room, and the high school gymnasium. “The middle school is all cleaned up, put together, carpet is cleaned and everything is back in order. The only issue we’re having at this point…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 1/11/23: Joan Simoneau, Rob McKim, Kevin Bryant and Campbell McNorton Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:56 Segment 3 – 22:16 Segment 4 – 29:33 Segment 1: USD 323 Rock Creek Superintendent Joan Simoneau provided an update on the cleanup effort following a Dec. 23 sprinkler failure that resulted in flooding at Rock Creek High School and other news from around the district. Segment 2: USD 320 Wamego Superintendent Rob McKim provided an update on boiler replacements the district recently had to purchase and prospects of a new scoreboard for the Wamego…
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law and in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Conservative Kansas legislators are pushing back more aggressively this year on LGBTQ-rights issues than in the past two years, with proposals to ban gender-affirming care for trangender youth and restrict how public schools discuss sexual orientation and gender identity. Top Republican lawmakers on Tuesday outlined an agenda for the year that includes culture war issues pursued by Republicans in other states, including a ban on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s K-12, club and college sports. Their broader agenda on LGBTQ-rights issues this year in Kansas also comes after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly narrowly won reelection in November despite GOP…
Nine-year Manhattan City Commissioner Usha Reddi was picked last week to succeed the retiring Tom Hawk as the State Senator for the 22nd district, and Tuesday said she will resign from her city seat eventually – though wants to be sure what the process for replacing her will look like before stepping down. Commissioner John Matta, though, viewed the situation as Reddi trying to leave while still exerting influence over the commission’s next steps. City officials are looking into the legalities and logistics of having the seat on the ballot this November for a candidate to serve out the remainder…
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has joined the ownership group of the Kansas City Current of the National Women’s Soccer League. Mahomes’ wife, Brittany, was one of the founding owners of the team, along with Angie and Chris Long of Kansas City-based Palmer Square Capital Management. “We are so thrilled to make this a family affair and have Patrick join as an owner,” Brittany Mahomes said in a statement. “He has been a huge supporter behind-the-scenes. His passion for the Current is undeniable and I am glad that he will be with us as we continue on our journey…