WICHITA, Kan. — It will be a little less expensive to fish in Kansas starting Jan. 1. The Wichita Eagle reports that on Thursday, the Kansas Wildlife Parks and Tourism Commission announced several change related to outdoor recreation. Among them: The cost of a one-day fishing license was reduced to $6 from $8.50. For non-residents, the price dropped to $10 from $14.50. Fisheries Programs Specialist David Breth says the number of fishing permits being sold had dropped dramatically since 2016. That year, the state sold around 60,000 one-day license. Now, the state is selling about 35,000 annually.
Author: KMAN Staff
On Monday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Lori Bishop with the Festival of Lights. We also spoke with Sunset Zoo Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood. And finally we spoke with KMAN’s Brandon Peoples about his time in quarantine.
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 1100 block of Yuma St. in Manhattan on November 20, 2020, at approximately 4:36 p.m. Officers listed a 61-year-old female as the victim…
As students head home for the holidays, the Collegian Media Group has a present waiting for any and all looking to find a new place to call home. As part of an initiative to provide localized content for Students and Greater Manhattan residents with off-campus housing, MHKhousing.com will assist any potential renter with a concise, tabulated inventory of listings beginning in January. Those in the community may make use of the range of options included on this site, such as Distance from Campus (1 – 10 miles or less), Bedroom/Bathroom layout, Price ($0 – >$1000) and Management (Both Privately Owned…
Riley County is reporting 114 new positive COVID-19 cases and 73 recoveries since Wednesday. This puts the county’s total number active cases at 473 and recoveries at 2,670. Ascension Via Christi Hospital is currently caring for six COVID-19 positive patients and four persons under investigation. 1,492 people took part in the free testing events at CiCo Park this week, with 509 being tested on Monday and 983 on Thursday. There will be no free testing event during the week of Thanksgiving, but free testing will resume the following week on Dec. 3. According to the Riley County Health Department, gatherings…
The City of Manhattan’s mayor requested the Riley County commission follow the governor’s mask order during their meeting Thursday. During public comment, Mayor Usha Reddi spoke to the commission about implementing a county wide mask mandate. She says while there was push back from the city’s mandate, overall it has been a success. “It’s worked really well, Kansans are just law abiding people. For the most part, everybody has been following the requirements, as well as businesses,” says Reddi. Reddi says while the county has more rural areas, the people still intertwine with the smaller communities and Manhattan in some way.…
On Friday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Greg McClure, Ag Agent with K-State/Riley County Extension.
The Riley County Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred Thursday morning at about 8:15 a.m. in the 400 block of Leavenworth St. Emergency workers reporting to the scene found a 34-year-old man with a stab wound to his chest. He was later transported to Ascension Via Christi Hospital, reportedly in critical condition. As of Friday morning, officers listed a 42-year-old man as a suspect in the aggravated battery case, but have not identified him. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information, that could help with the investigation is encouraged to call RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime…
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 2000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on November 19, 2020, at approximately 6:33 a.m. Officers listed a 39-year-old female as the victim when it…
WICHITA, Kan. — Federal prosecutors in Kansas say a Wichita woman has pleaded guilty to taking a minor across state lines to engage in prostitution. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister says 22-year-old Taylor Kinsey pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to one count of interstate transportation for prostitution. Prosecutors say Kinsey admitted that she recruited a 17-year-old victim to engage in prostitution, then took the minor from Wichita to Oklahoma City to engage in sex acts for money. Kinsey has agreed to a term of 7.5 years in federal prison when she’s sentenced on Feb. 5.