USD 320 Wamego superintendent Tim Winter has announced that he will be stepping down from his role. Winter says he will stay on with the district as an eighth grade math teacher at Wamego Middle School, where he hopes to reconnect with students. “I went into education to work with kids and I enjoyed my 12 years of teaching and then was a principle for 12 years,” Winter said. “All of those years, I was able to build wonderful relationships and be involved in the celebrations and activities with students. You do your best as a superintendent but it’s just…
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The construction of encroachments into public easements will no longer be permitted, according to the newly created Manhattan Development Code. The topic came up during the Manhattan City Commission meeting Tuesday, during which officials discussed proposed changes to subdivision standards. “When we have utility failures or need maintenance for a utility line and there are fences in the way or all sorts of other things in the way of our utility easements, it becomes a costly and cumbersome process for both the city and those homeowners and business owners,” Chad Bunger, assistant director of community development for the City of…
With the likely approval of the Pfizer version of the coronavirus vaccine expected by the CDC this morning (WED), local pediatricians are trying to ease concerns parents may have over the potential of long-term effects. Dr. Mark Duff with Pediatric Associates says what people view as quickness in the development of the vaccines was actually tremendous efficiency. As for youngsters who have coronavirus antibodies in their systems, Duff still suggests they get vaccinated. The Riley County Health Department is scheduling a May 20th event to give doses to those between the ages of 12 and 15 and should receive a…
Kansas State University has named what they term as a “national voice on the future of land-grant universities” to the post of vice president for research. David Rosowski comes to Manhattan from the University of Vermont where he is currently serving as a professor of civil engineering. He had previously served and senior vice president there, after stints at RPI, Texas A&M and Oregon State. Rosowski will be a member of President Richard Myers’ cabinet and is to begin his duties at K-State in July. Myers stated in a news release Tuesday that Rosowski is “an innovator and accomplished communicator”…
A Kansas priest who died in a prisoner of war camp during the Korean War will be buried in Wichita on Sept. 29. The family of the Rev. Emil Kapaun and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wichita announced Tuesday that Kapaun’s remains will be flown from Hawaii on Sept. 25. His body will be taken to his hometown of Pilsen, where it remain until Sept. 27, when the remains will be returned to Wichita. A vigil and funeral Mass will be held at Hartman Arena on Sept. 28 and 29. Kapaun’s remains were identified in March. The Roman Catholic Church…
TOPEKA, Kan. — The state that made saloon smasher Carrie Nation famous is moving to allow people to get beer and cocktails to go after the coronavirus pandemic. Kansas lawmakers last week approved a bill to allow to-go beer and alcoholic drinks from clubs, bars and restaurants until 11 p.m., as long as the drinks are in sealed containers and clear bags that discourage tampering. The measure is headed to Gov. Laura Kelly after both chambers approved it Friday. It continues a policy Kelly set by executive order in April 2020 when Kansas was under a statewide stay-at-home order and…
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas reports that more than 2 million coronavirus vaccine shots have been administered in the state, as the federal government detailed plans to distribute nearly $1 billion in aid to Kansas cities and counties. The state health department said Monday that nearly 1.15 million people or 39.5% of the state’s population had received at least one vaccine shot. Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury Department spelled out for the first time how it would distribute a majority of aid Kansas expects to receive from a federal coronavirus relief measure that became law in March. The aid includes $566 million…
Riley County Commissioner Greg McKinley joined us for the hour to discuss the commission’s decision to demolish the former First Christian Church property, which the county acquired last year as well as the upcoming road and bridge sales tax question on the November ballot. Riley County Public Information Officer Alice Massimi also joined us in segment one to discuss COVID-19 vaccine information regarding availability for youths aged 12 to 15.
With the passage of its 28 billion dollar budget, the Kansas legislature has decided to invest in the maintenance of a local lake. 66th District Rep. Sydney Carlin (D-Manhattan) says the legislature has set aside about 850 thousand for the dredging of Tuttle Creek Lake. “We’re going to use a new system called water injection dredging. The lake was built in the ’60s and supposed to last 50 years and so it’s time to be trying to sustain that lake,” she said. Carlin shared the information Monday, in an end of the legislative session recap with News Radio KMAN. Listen…
Riley County commissioners voted 2-1 to demolish the former First Christian Church Property on Monday. The property was first bought last year, when former commissioners Ron Wells and Marvin Rodriguez were joined by current Commission Chair John Ford. The property was purchased for around $852,000. Wells and Rodriguez voted in favor of the purchase, with Ford being the lone vote against. Before making the final decision, Brent Bowman with BBN Architects presented a space study to the commission. He suggested the county conduct a new study on the church. This is due to several changes that have occurred since the…