ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal appeals court late Friday issued an administrative stay temporarily blocking President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans, throwing the program into limbo just days after people began applying for loan forgiveness. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued the stay while it considers a motion from six Republican-led states to block the program. The stay ordered the Biden administration not to act on the program while it considers the appeal. It’s unclear what the decision means for the 22 million borrowers who already applied for the relief. The…
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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 10/21/22 – KSRE, Senior Center, Animal Shelter, Wareham Project Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 13:05 Segment 3 – 26:40 Segment 4 – 36:03 Friday’s edition of In Focus featured a full slate of guests from K-State Research and Extension, the Riley County Seniors Service Center, T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter, and Wareham Hall Incorporated. The show opened with a conversation with KSRE Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Megan Dougherty about Medicare Open Enrollment — which opened October 15 and continues through December 7 — and the services/counseling offered for Medicare beneficiaries through…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday dismissed an effort by six Republican-led states to block the Biden administration’s plan to forgive student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans. U.S. District Judge Henry Autrey in St. Louis wrote that because the six states — Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas and South Carolina — failed to establish they had standing, “the Court lacks jurisdiction to hear this case.” Suzanne Gage, spokeswoman for Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson, said the states will appeal. She said in a statement that the states “continue to believe that they do in fact have standing…
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. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 300 block of Eighth St. in Ogden on October 20, 2022, around 1:45 p.m. American Property was listed as the victim when it was reported…
Following a month-long investigation, Michael Steere, 26, of Manhattan was arrested yesterday for past sex crimes involving a juvenile female victim known to him. He is charged with three counts each of rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child connected to incidents occurring between August 2017 and September 2022. Steere remains confined in the Riley County Jail in lieu of bond. Due to the nature of these crimes, no further information will be released.
The final week of the high school football regular season includes a key 6A showdown with unbeaten and top-ranked Manhattan High hosting 4th-rated and 6-1 Wichita Northwest visiting Bishop Stadium at seven. The Grizzlies have reeled off six straight wins after falling to Bishop Carroll in a shootout back in week one, while the Indians have outscored their last three opponents 165-14, playing only two games this season where the outcome was determined by less than ten points. Coverage on KMAN begins at 6:30 with the kickoff at seven. Wamego attempts to finish off an unbeaten regular season and ensure…
The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 10/20/2022 Hour 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online 00:00 – Derek Young from K-State Online 21:46 – Do They Know It? Hosted by the Fort 37:22 – Mitch in Vegas The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 10/20/2022 Hour 2 – Interview with Curry Sexton 00:00 – Interview with Curry Sexton 14:44 – Joe Klanderman on TCU offense 31:08 – #1 Song of the Day/Ask Us Anything
News Radio KMAN · 10 – 20 – 22 — Chip Redmond Mesonet Update In our first weekly update with Kansas Mesonet Manager and meteorologist Chip Redmond, we get an update on the record cold and first freeze seen this week in the Manhattan area, plus get information on drought conditions and elevated fire danger expected this weekend. Tune into News Radio KMAN every Thursday morning at 7:35 a.m. for the latest update from the Kansas Mesonet.
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 10/20/22 – Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer Lynn Rogers Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:32 Segment 3 – 25:52 Segment 4 – 32:34 Thursday’s edition of In Focus featured guests from the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and State of Kansas. The program opened with Chamber President and CEO Jason Smith for the first three quarters of the show. Smith discussed the planned retirement of CVB Director Karen Hibbard and plans for tourism promotion going forward. He also discussed Fort Riley’s economic impact and movement on infrastructure and housing needs for post…
A California woman was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after rolling her vehicle on Interstate 70 in Riley County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 54-year-old Cynthia Carmack was westbound on the interstate at around 3:30 p.m. when, for unknown reasons, her car veered to the north shoulder, struck an embankment and rolled. The vehicle also caught fire. The crash occurred near mile marker 319, roughly 20 miles east of Junction City. Carmack, who was wearing a seatbelt, sustained serious injuries in the crash and was transported by LifeStar helicopter to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.