WICHITA — An effort to have a Kansas priest who died in a North Korean prison camp reach sainthood could take an important step forward next month. The Wichita Eagle reports that a panel of archbishops and cardinals will meet March 10 to vote on whether Emil Kapaun is worthy of the title of “Venerable,“ which is the second step in the process toward sainthood in the Catholic Church. Pope Francis will make the final determination. Kapaun was named a “Servant of God,” the first step towards canonization, by the church in 1993. If the Venerable title is bestowed, the…
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A federal judge in Kansas who was publicly reprimanded for sexually harassing female employees and having an extramarital affair with an offender has resigned. U.S. District Judge Carlos Murguia submitted his resignation letter Tuesday. He said the resignation will be effective April 1. In his letter, Murguia, who is based in Kansas City, Kansas, said it has become clear that he could no longer serve effectively on the federal court. He was reprimanded in September for his sexual improprieties, as well as for being habitually late to court proceedings and meetings. He was appointed to the…
LAWRENCE — A Kansas man accused of selling fake Tide laundry detergent has been fined $1,000 and sentenced to a year of probation. The Kansas attorney general’s office say 44-year-old Brian Glenn, of Baldwin City, was sentenced after pleading guilty last week to one misdemeanor county of counterfeiting. The state previously dismissed a felony counterfeiting charge just before the case was set to go to trial, citing the need for further testing of the laundry soap. In 2016, law enforcement agents and Procter & Gamble representatives raided Glenn’s home.
Manhattan Tuesday took the first step toward conducting a housing market analysis, approved funds for increased costs related to the planned middle school recreation centers and residents showed up in numbers to support the updated bicycle and pedestrian systems plan. Bicycle and Pedestrian Systems Plan Community members filled the Manhattan City Commission chamber not only to support an updated bicycle and pedestrian systems plan, but to urge commissioners to follow through with it. The plan updates a circa-1998 predecessor, laying out potential future projects to improve biking and walking around Manhattan. The plan prioritizes projects to be initiated over a…
On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid and board member Kristin Brighton. We also spoke with Tina Rockhold with Mercy Community Health Foundation and Wamego Health Center Lead Radiology Technologist Emily Schraderpreviewing the 3D mammography unveiling at the Wamego Health Center.
Fake Patty’s Day comments Riley County Law Board member and Manhattan City Commissioner Wynn Butler commented on the public’s perception of Fake Patty’s Day law enforcement tactics during a meeting Tuesday. Butler says even though some believe the amount of officers is overkill, the community is ultimately kept safe. Butler also commented on the perception that too much money is spent on law enforcement during Fake Patty’s Day. Fake Patty’s Day is on March 21st this year despite originally being scheduled for Feb. 29th. According to Riley County Police Department Assistant Director Kurt Moldrup, there will still be an increased…
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 aggravated battery and battery in the 1300 block of Marlatt Ave. in Manhattan on February 17, 2020, at approximately 3:15 PM. Officers listed a 31-year-old male and a 15-year-old…
Tuesday’s guests were Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Mayor Usha Reddi.
The longtime Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce executive director is coming to work for the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. The Manhattan Chamber announced Monday the appointment of Daryn Soldan as its new Director of Economic Development. Soldan takes over for Trent Armbrust, who took a position with the Kansas Department of Commerce last year. “We couldn’t be more pleased that Daryn has accepted this position,” said Jason Smith, President and CEO of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. “His experience in business and economic development is impressive. He also has a strong love for this region and wants to…
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