Author: KMAN Staff
Riley County public works will be shutting the transfer station to the public during the stay at home order. The transfer station had reduced its hours and face to face transactions last week to protect its employees. Public Works Director Leon Hobson says they have seen an increase of traffic at the station. “That kind of defeated the purpose as far as social distancing. So I think we are in a position now we need to make a change especially with the governor’s stay at home order.” says Hobson. The request is to discontinue receiving solid waste from the public…
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran joined the KMAN Morning Show Monday to discuss the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. Congress recently passes a $2 trillion stimulus package, signed by President Trump on Friday.
Monday’s show featured updates from Manhattan Regional Airport Director Jesse Romo, Kansas Farm Bureau District 1 board member Glenn Brunkow. We also had a special interview prior to In Focus Monday with U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.).
Riley County EMS Director David Adams brought us the latest health department update Sunday, filling in for Riley County Health Department Director Julie Gibbs.
Kansas is joining several states in issuing a temporary statewide stay-at-home order to limit the spread of COVID-19. Gov. Laura Kelly announced Saturday an executive order that goes into effect Monday at 12:01 a.m. and will remain in place until at least April 19. The news came a day after Riley and Geary counties issued similar orders for their respective counties. The governor’s order essentially overrides those county orders. “I know this is hard, and I can’t tell you how much I wish it weren’t necessary,” Kelly said. “But we have a small window to ensure that Kansas does not suffer the…
RCHD Director Julie Gibbs joined News Radio KMAN during the 5 p.m. hour for our daily COVID-19 update.
President of Ascension Via Christi Bob Copple gives an important update on Ascension Via Christi’s pay continuation program. Copple also says how Via Christi is practicing social distancing. Copple also shared his thoughts on the 14 day stay at home order announced yesterday. https://1350kman.com/14-day-stay-at-home-order-takes-effect-march-29-in-riley-county/ Furthermore Copple is supportive of the stay at home order.