WICHITA, Kan. — A Kansas woman who pleaded guilty to being drunk when she caused a crash that killed her 5-year-old daughter has been sentenced to three years’ probation. Television station KSNW reports that Nory Lam was sentenced last week after pleading guilty in January to involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence. Police investigators say Lam was behind the wheel of her sport utility vehicle around 3 a.m. on March 7, 2021, when she went off the road and crashed. Arriving deputies found her holding 5-year-old daughter Aleah Reyes in her lap in the backseat. The girl died at…
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WICHITA, Kan. — Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife officials confirmed Tuesday that the African flamingo, known as No. 492 because of the number on its leg band, was seen near Port Lavaca, Texas. An environmental activist shot video March 10 that featured the bird with the leg band visible. The bird and another flamingo had not yet had their wings clipped when they escaped from the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita in June 2005.…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 3/30/22: USD 475, Beach Mueseum of Art 00:00 – Segment 1 08:53 – Segment 2 16:15 – Segment 3 28:39 – Segment 4 On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with USD 475 Geary County Schools Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston regarding the fight that broke out at JCHS, as well as the new school being built on Fort Riley. We also spoke with Marianna Kistler Beach Museum Director Linda Duke.
The Flint Hills Breadbasket is holding their 27th annual “Take a Swing at Hunger” golf tournament. The Flint Hills Breadbasket is a community food network that was founded inside a small shed which housed machinery for the city of Manhattan in 1983. Since then, they have grown and continue to offer much needed food assistance through community donations and volunteer support. The golf tournament is one of their largest fundraisers and allows them to continue providing assistance to those in need throughout the community. The “Take a Swing at Hunger” golf tournament is a four player scramble. Player packages are…
A local entrepreneur will be speaking at the 2022 Kansas Minority Business (KMB) Summit in April. Sheila Ellis-Glasper is the founder of SEG Media Collective, a marketing agency based in Manhattan that provides a host of services from social media strategizing and management to IT consulting and brand design. Ellis-Glasper is also the founder and president of the Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills, a not-for-profit organization with a mission to aid Black business owners in the region in streamlining and strengthening their firms. Ellis-Glasper is among at least 18 different individuals who will be speaking or presenting at this…
Riley County commissioners on Monday approved a resolution to appoint an interim county appraiser. Assistant County Appraiser Danny Williams will serve in the interim role until a permanent candidate is hired. The position was left vacant after the passing of Greg McHenry last month. State statute requires the commission appoint an interim in the position since it is an elected position. “That can be for a period of up to six months. Standards are very different. The fact is state law does require this. The appointee has to be somewhat approved in advance by the department of evaluation division and…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 3/29/22: Crisis Center, Inc & Flint Hills Breadbasket 00:00 – Segment 1 10:06 – Segment 2 20:57 – Segment 3 38:53 – Segment 4 Tuesday’s In Focus featured Crisis Center, Inc. Director Kathy Ray and Ascension Via Christi Forensic Nurse Crystal Pratt as well as Flint Hills Breadbasket Executive Director Karla Hagemeister. Ray and Pratt previewed the ‘What Were You Wearing?’ Survivor Art Exhibit which has its opening reception on Friday, April 1, 2022. Hagemeister joined the program to discuss her new role, now entering her fourth week on the job, and goals for…
Riley County Community Corrections has recruited 11 new households for its protective home program. In January, community corrections hosted a series of classes for new home participants. When background checks and home investigations are completed, Riley County could have a total of 24 protective homes. These volunteers must complete a certification process that includes eight hours of training, a background check, and a home inspection. This program provides temporary placement of children who are in Police Protective Custody (PPC) because of abuse and/or neglect. Protective Homes, on very short notice, take in and care for children for up to 72…
More than $600,000 was raised last week to increase mental health services for K-State students. Through its annual one-day All In for K-State campaign, alumni, faculty, students, staff and friends donated from as far away as Canada and the United Kingdom, according to a release from the university foundation. Sally Linton, wife of K-State President Richard Linton, thanked those who donated for their support saying “your heartfelt support will have a significant impact on many lives journeys.” Foundation associate vice president of development Eric Holderness also expressed gratitute stating “we are grateful that K-State family showed up again to support…
Two people were injured in Manhattan after shots were fired in a Sunday morning domestic altercation, according to Riley County police. 37-year-old Ryan Powell was arrested after the incident on two counts of aggravated battery and assault, as well as three counts of aggravated endangerment of a child. Powell is accused of firing shots Sunday in the 3000 block of Kimball Ave., hitting a 23-year-old man in the leg and grazing a 21-year-old woman. The two victims’ injuries were treated at Ascension Via Christi. The woman has been released, the man was transported to Stormont Vail in Topeka for further…