OMAHA, Neb. — A new monthly survey of bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states suggests continued economic growth in the region, but some say worsening drought could threaten their banks. The overall Rural Mainstreet economic index dropped slightly in August to 65.3 from July’s 65.6. Any score above 50 suggests growth. The survey shows nearly 16% of bankers reported that continuing drought conditions are the greatest threat to banking operations over the next year, while more than 40% of bank CEOs see low farm loan demand as their bank’s greatest challenge over the next year. Bankers…
Author: KMAN Staff
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 damage to property in the 1500 block of Fairchild Avenue in Manhattan on August 18, 2021 around 9:30 AM. Officers listed a 23-year-old female as the victim when…
On Thursday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President Jason Smith and Talent Strategies Coordinator Amber Wilhelm.
EMPORIA, Kan. (AP) — Four people from Kansas and one from Oklahoma have been arrested in the 2017 death of an Emporia man. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said the suspects were arrested early Wednesday in locations in Emporia and Tulsa, Oklahoma. They are suspects in the Sept. 6, 2017, death of 19-year-old Jesus Avila-Galvin Jr., whose body was found in a burning car east of Emporia. The KBI did not say what motivated the killing or what led investigators to the suspects. The suspects are Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde, 21; Armando Nunez, 20; Alan Alanis, 19; and Jovan Pecina, 22, all…
Riley County is reporting one new COVID related death this week. The 60-year-old woman was unvaccinated and died July 30 at the University of Kansas St. Francis Hospital in Topeka after testing positive just three weeks earlier. Her death represents the county’s 53rd COVID-related death. Eight COVID-positive patients are currently under care at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Five patients are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on ventilators. Riley County has identified 85 new positive Coronavirus cases and 81 additional recoveries since the last report on August 11. There are currently 126 active cases. Third doses of the…
A local developer is proposing an estimated 40-million dollar project that would supplant the parking lot at 12th and Laramie in Aggieville, and will begin negotiations with the city on a final plan after getting City Commission approval Tuesday night. Back 9 Development’s T.J. Vilkanskas noted that the proposed retail, office and residential space would cost the city nothing, other than selling off the parking lot for one dollar. Vilkanskas says the estimated property tax impact could reach between one and two million dollars annually plus another 413 thousand dollars in sales taxes. Vilkanskas also projects 700 jobs to be created…
On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with USD 383 Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid and board member Katrina Lewison. Riley County K-State Extension Horticulture Agent Gregg Eyestone also joined the program. Meadowlark’s Sarah Duggan previews the Walk to End Alzheimer’s kick off event in our final segment.
The Pottawatomie County Commission met with department heads Monday to discuss how to spend federal COVID-19 stimulus funds. Pott. County has so far received about $2.4 million, with another approximately $2.4 million set to arrive in the near future. Ideas ranged from Justice Center security upgrades and a storm-water detention pond to a drone program, which Sheriff Shane Jager says would be useful for his department and many others. Other ideas focused more on compensation for new and existing employees. EMS director Hal Bumgarner says funds could be used to recruit new talent. Multiple administrators also suggested extra compensation for…
The Republican River Compact Administration will hold its 2021 annual meeting next week in Nebraska. The meeting will focus on water-related issues and activities, including compact compliance, within the Republican River basin in Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska. The meeting is planned for 10:30 a.m. Aug. 25 with a work session prior to the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m. It will take place at McCook Community College in McCook, Nebraska and a link to the virtual meeting can be accessed at agriculture.gov/RRCA. Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska entered into the Republican River Compact in 1943 to provide for the equitable division of…