Pawnee Mental Health Services’ second annual Pancakes for Pawnee event that took place at the Early Edition restaurants in Manhattan Tuesday is believed to have topped fundraising numbers from last year. Estimates put the amount of money raised at around $17,000. Robbin Cole, the Pawnee Mental Health Services Executive Director, says they also saw the number of walk-in customers increase from 77 last year to about 112 this year along with an increase in the amount of pancakes served by about 200. Cole credits much of the event’s growth to advertising and expanding participation to both Early Edition restaurants. She…
Author: KMAN Staff
On Thursday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with K-State Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Assistant Director for the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy Dr. Tim Shaffer. We also spoke with Pawnee Mental Health Executive Director Robbin Cole.
Manhattan residents gathered Monday for an important discussion on race and reconciliation. On Monday February 24th more than 100 people filled Pottorf Hall to hear from a diverse group of panelists, each with different experiences. After the panelists shared their stories the community members who were seated at tables had conversations among themselves. The tables had community members of different backgrounds who shared their stories and viewpoints in judgement free zones. The panelists who spoke at the event are Event supervisor at Flint Hills Discovery Center Jonathan Mertz, Professor of Finance at K-State Tareque Nasser, Executive Director of Ogden…
Kansas’ lieutenant governor Wednesday discussed his office’s focus on rural broadband and housing deficits and took questions at a Leonardville conference on rural economic development. Lynn Rogers headlined the opening session at Frontage 109, which hosted the event titled Rural Revitalization Conference: Focus on Rural Entrepreneurship. Sponsored by the Riley County K-State Research and Extension, Leonardville PRIDE and others, the conference featured sessions touching on USDA grant and loan opportunities and starting a new business in a rural community. Riley County Extension Director Gary Fike welcomed those in attendance and set the tone for the event speaking about his home…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers are looking to encourage training for law enforcement agencies to help address the high rates of murdered and missing indigenous people. The House approved a bill unanimously Wednesday that calls for closer collaboration between Native American tribes, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and other agencies. The measure goes next to the Senate. The Kansas City Star reports that supporters hope that educating state agencies more thoroughly will help reduce the level of crime in indigenous communities. The Urban Indian Health Institute says indigenous people are murdered and go missing at higher rates than any…
MCPHERSON, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas mobile home death that initially was deemed suspicious is now being investigated as a homicide. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation identified the victim Tuesday as 63-year-old Kelly Peterson. His body was found Monday in the mobile home where he lived in McPherson. Police asked the KBI to assist with the investigation. The KBI said in a news release that there is no threat to the public but provided no explanation. The agency is urging anyone with information to come forward.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A mother is suing a suburban Kansas City school after a teacher was caught on surveillance video kicking her then-kindergartner. The Kansas City Star reports that the lawsuit against the Shawnee Mission School District was filed last month and moved to federal court this week, nearly a year after the video of what happened at the Shawnee elementary school was released. The first-year teacher was fired after the incident but doesn’t appear to have been charged. The girl’s mother accuses the school district of negligence in its hiring, training and supervision of the teacher. She…
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 theft in the 800 block of Twin Oaks Drive in Manhattan on February 25, 2020, at approximately 12:30 PM. Officers listed Oliver Construction as the victim when it was…
Wednesday’s program featured our monthly update on Riley County Schools with USD 378 Riley County Superintendent Cliff Williams and USD 384 Blue Valley/Randolph Superintendent Brady Burton. The 75th annual Battle of the Bulge Reunion at the Pearce Keller American Legion Post No. 17 in Manhattan was previewed. Guests included World War II veteran and organizer Jim Sharp, Barry Maples with the American Legion Riders and Dr. Bob Smith with the Fort Riley Museums.
Since the shooting that killed 17 students and employees and injured 17 others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, in February of 2018, Cameron Kasky and his classmates have traveled the country advocating for gun-control legislation and political activism. K-State was the latest destination for Kasky as he participated in a public question-and-answer presentation called “Tools for a Movement” at the K-State Student Union Tuesday. During the presentation, Kasky spoke about his experiences traveling the country as an activist and lessons he learned along the way. Kasky says he likes speaking to college students because of their…