Demolition of the former First Christian Church property has been delayed due to possible historic status. The county recently received a letter from the Kansas Historical Society of an inquiry into the historic status of the building. County Counselor Clancy Holeman says a hearing is set for August 7. Holeman says if the site is designated historic, the commission would need permission to make any changes or damage to the structure. Commissioners John Ford and Greg McKinley both continue to voice opposition , but Commissioner Kathryn Focke is in favor of keeping the building. A draft motion on the commission’s decision…
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Riley County commissioners reviewed a draft presentation for the proposed 0.2 sales tax Thursday. The presentation served as an informational tool regarding what the tax would cover. Included in the presentation was current projects using the current sales tax, what will be included in future projects, and why to use sales tax. The sales tax is proposed for projects in areas of Riley County outside of Manhattan and would be used to generate funds for road and bridge replacements and repairs. Public Works Director John Ellerman says the county has 230 miles of roads, 135 bridges, 479 large culverts, and…
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 as well as 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 responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of S. Manhattan Ave. and Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan on July 8, 2021, around 9:20 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they…
On Friday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Ascension Via Christi President and CEO Bob Copple. Marshall County Arts Cooperative’s Wayne Kruse previews the July 31 Beach Boys concert at Alcove Spring Historic Park. In our final segment we spoke with Sunset Zoo Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood.
The Flint Hills Discovery Center is celebrating Christmas in July on Saturday, which will include an appearance from Santa Claus himself. Event Supervisor Jonathan Mertz spoke with KMAN about some of the activities surrounding festivities. Mertz says the event ties in with the center’s Hands On Harley exhibit and includes a motorcycle rally, which Santa will participate in before cruising into Blue Earth Plaza at 11 a.m. Those who bring a new unwrapped, toy will receive $2 off their Discovery Center admission Saturday. Christmas in July will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. KMAN’s sister station 101.5…
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas health officials say they are investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 cases at a church camp in Butler County. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said 13 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the last two weeks at an AGK Ministries camp held from June 21 to June 25 at the Wheat State Retreat Center near Maize. The health department says 23 cases from the camp have been reported this summer. State and Butler County health employees are investigating, and anyone who attended the camp is being urged to get tested for the virus.
HAYS, Kan. — A former daycare provider in Hays is charged in the death of an infant. Ellis County Attorney Robert Anderson Jr. said the 8-week-old baby died in August 2013 at the Michelle Sarver Day Care Home. Sarver is charged with involuntary manslaughter. A summons has been issued and she is not in custody. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued an emergency order of suspension of the daycare when the infant died. The agency said the child was left unattended for about 30 minutes while taking a nap. Sarver began CPR after the infant was found unresponsive…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A federal judge issued an arrest warrant for a Kansas man involved in a phony debt selling scam involving millions of dollars. Joel Tucker, of Prairie Village, was to be sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty last year to transporting stolen money, bankruptcy fraud and tax evasion. His lawyers said Tucker was in Colorado dealing with a family matter. Most of Joel Tucker’s charges stem from selling phony consumer information to debt collectors, who then tried to get consumers to pay debts they didn’t owe. In 2017, the Federal Trade Commission obtained a $4 million judgment against…
USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden Schools are planning to start the new school year on site and with no mask requirements. Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade discussed the district’s draft plan with the school board Wednesday night. He says the response plan could also be used for any potential pandemics in the future. Students and staff who are fully vaccinated would not be required to wear a mask in the buildings. However, those who are not vaccinated would be strongly encouraged to do so, under the draft plan, but not required. Currently, those under the age of 12 are not able to get…
On Thursday’s edition of In Focus Fort Riley’s 36th annual 10-5-2 Prairie Run (July 17) was previewed with Reed Scoot, Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Fort Riley’s third annual Bow slinger 3-D archerty tournament (Aug. 21-22) was previewed with Todd Lovin, Recreation Specialist with Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Manhattan Housing Authority Executive Director and Manhattan City Commissioner Aaron Estabrook joined us along with MHA Commissioner Kennedy Clark and Housing Choice Voucher Program Director Katherine Linde.