Officers filed a report for theft in the 1600 block of Fairview Ave. in Manhattan on April 10, 2023, around 11:45 a.m. A 63-year-old man was listed as the victim when he reported the catalytic converter on his can was cut off and stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $425. 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 aggravated assault near the intersection of N. 11th and Thurston Streets in Manhattan on April…
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Manhattan’s Airport Advisory Board heard updates Monday on the status of the runway reconstruction project currently underway. One of those updates, provided by Airport Director Brandon Keazer, included the addition of another sub-phase that will work around changes made to the project’s timeline by American Airlines. Additionally, the airline will not resume services until September 5th rather than the previous plan of September 1st. Despite this change giving the contractor a jump-start on later phases, Keazer said it is unlikely services will resume early if construction is completed ahead of schedule. Keazer also noted this means the airport will…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 4/10/23: Perry Wiggins, Tiegan Kreider, Martha Mather, Ignacio Ciampitti, Jeffrey Toney Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:51 Segment 3 – 19:42 Segment 4 – 25:19 On Monday’s edition of In Focus, we spoke with Executive Director of the Governor’s Military Council, Lt. Gen (ret.) Perry Wiggins. Tulip Festival in Wamego is previewed: Tiegan Kreider with the Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce. Sigma XI President Martha Mather, Vice President Ignacio Ciampitti and Dr. Jeffrey Toney joined us. Sigma Xi is hosting Dr. Toney for a public lecture and discussion called Why Science Matters:…
Michael Westgate, 43, of Manhattan was arrested on April 7, 2023, around 9:15 a.m. on his Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. The warrant stems from Westgate’s failure to appear in court for his original arrest by the Kansas Highway Patrol (case 22-005429). Westgate remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $5,000. Officers responded to the report of an injury crash in the 3200 block of Staff Hill Rd. in Manhattan on April 8, 2023, around 1:15 a.m. When they arrived on scene, officers found a motorcycle driven by Douglas Boone, 42,…
During a special meeting Thursday, the Riley County Police Department and their consultant, The Arnold Group, presented the Riley County Law Board with a 2020 salary survey that indicates what pay is required for RCPD employees to reach market level. RCPD Administration Captain Brad Jager explained how the survey relates to their yearly budget needs. Arnold Group Vice President Phil Hayes indicated an 8% increase in base salary pay would be required to keep salaries competitive and alongside market values. Board Member and City Commissioner Wynn Butler said the logic behind this report is solid, but that does not necessarily…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers approved a bill Thursday aimed at helping parents opt their children out of public school lessons with LGBTQ-themed materials, as a Democratic lawmaker whose vote was crucial to banning transgender female athletes from girls’ and women’s sports faced calls to resign. GOP conservatives also hadn’t given up on trying to pass a bill aimed at ending gender-affirming care for minors. They were working on a measure late Thursday night. The Republican-controlled Kansas House voted 76-46 to approve a “parental rights” measure that would allow a parent to place their child in an alternative to a public K-12 school…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A proposal designed to thwart investing that considers environmental, social and governance factors has cleared the Kansas Legislature, but divisions within its GOP majorities kept the measure from being as strong as some conservatives wanted. Lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill that would prevent the state, its pension fund for teachers and government workers and its cities, counties and local school districts from using ESG principles in investing their funds or in awarding contracts. Such investment strategies have become the target of GOP lawmakers across the country who argue they are focused more on pushing political agendas rather than earning…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Abortion opponents pushed a bill through the Kansas Legislature early Friday to require providers to tell patients that a medication abortion can be “reversed” once it’s started — a measure that could face a state court challenge if its supporters can overcome the governor’s expected veto. Republican lawmakers pursued the bill even though experts dispute abortion opponents’ claims about medication abortions. Democrats argue the measure defies a decisive statewide vote in August affirming abortion rights. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a similar measure in 2019. Kansas has been an outlier on abortion among states with GOP-controlled…
An air quality advisory was issued Friday for parts of the Flint Hills, including the Manhattan area. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says its Kansas smoke modeling tool has predicted conditions will worsen because of existing smoke combined with weather inversion patterns starting at 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. with a brief reprieve possible between noon and 5 p.m. that may continue for several days. Individuals are encouraged to limit or avoid strenuous outdoor exercise, help keep indoor air clean by closing doors and windows and running air conditioners with air filters, and stay hydrated by drinking lots…