Senator Roger Marshall spoke to members of the community during his town hall over the weekend. Marshall heard from members of the Manhattan community and their concerns about current topics. One of the big topics discussed was the national vaccine mandate from President Joe Biden and “vaccine passports.” Marshall says while he is a supporter of people being vaccinated, he is against both the mandates and passports. Marshall proposed an amendment in the recent resolution to keep the government open that stopped funding for a vaccine mandate. Marshall has also been working with other physician senators, such as Senator Rand…
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Chris Klieman was frustrated with the explanation that he got from the officials on the critical onside kick review in the loss to Oklahoma. https://youtu.be/yakxl1scqwM
Not quite a year after his passing, a crowd gathered at the Kansas State University Alumni Assocation Friday to celebrate the life of agricultural economics professor Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh. The farm policy heavyweight who harbored a love of cigars passed away November 2nd of last year. Former Senator Pat Roberts first met Flinchbaugh when working for then-Congressman Keith Sebelius. That first meeting came as they shared the backseat of a car on a trip to Oklahoma. The two worked on agricultural policy issues over nearly five decades and Roberts said that while the issues may have been serious, the conversations…
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — Federal authorities say two former prison guards at Leavenworth Detention Center have been indicted by a federal grand jury on counts accusing them of smuggling drugs and other contraband into the prison. A news release Thursday from the U.S. Department of Justice says 25-year-old Jacqueline Sifuentes, of Laredo, Texas, and 29-year-old Cheyonte Harris, of Raytown, Missouri, were both indicted Sept. 22. Sifuentes was arrested Tuesday and is charged with bribery, conspiring to commit bribery and provide contraband, and providing contraband to an inmate. She faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted. Harris was arrested Monday…
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Police have recovered a stolen panel from a Native American art exhibit at the University of Kansas, weeks after other panels in the exhibit were vandalized. One panel from the art installation outside the Spencer Museum of Art was reported stolen on Wednesday. University police Deputy Chief James Druen said the panel was found on Thursday and police are speaking to a person of interest in the case. Four other panels were vandalized on Sept. 4 and were taken down to be repaired. Museum and university officials said they are determined to reinstall the exhibit, called “Native…
WICHITA, Kan. — Authorities say preliminary autopsy results show that a 17-year-old youth who died after being restrained at a Kansas juvenile facility didn’t suffer any injuries that would have been life-threatening. Law enforcement officials said Thursday they are awaiting a toxicology report as they investigate the circumstances surrounding his in-custody death last weekend. Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter says the early results of the autopsy found only scratches and a bruise on Cedric “CJ” Lofton’s body. Lofton’s cause of death is undetermined. Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett said he expects to receive a report from investigators either next…
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 filed a report for criminal use of a financial card on September 30, 2021 around 10:53 AM. Officers listed a 49-year-old female as the victim when she reported an unknown suspect fraudulently made…
On Friday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with KSRE Megan Dougherty. We also spoke with Red Cross spokesperson Jane Blocher. In our final segments Konza United Way CEO Tara (Tar-uh) Claussen and this year’s Campaign Champions John and Karen Armbrust joined the program.
Boating, glow sticks, s’mores, and prizes- that’s all part of the 2021 Little Apple Glow Paddle. Travis Schulte, Pottawatomie County Game Warden, tells KMAN as the fall season sets in, more outdoor events fill the calendar. One event that he is particularly interested in, is the Little Apple Glow Paddle, which he says has taken place the last few years and has been a great success. He adds that it is a great family event, with more than enough to do. “They do costumes, they do a decorate your boat competition, and they will do s’mores and some other things…
WICHITA, Kan. — The U.S. Marshals Services says a 60-day effort to reduce violent crime in the Wichita area led to more than 1,000 arrests and numerous drug and weapons seizures. The Marshals Service said in a news release Wednesday that Operation Triple Beam-Wichita, which ended Sept. 5, involved numerous federal, state, county and Wichita law enforcement agencies. Operation Triple Beam is a national effort developed by the Marshal’s Service to reduce gang violence by arresting violent fugitives, gang members and those who have committed violent crimes. The 1,072 arrests in the Wichita area involved 808 felonies and 264 misdemeanors,…