TOPEKA, Kan. — Polarizing conservative Kris Kobach has launched a campaign for Kansas attorney general. His kickoff Thursday means he is attempting a political comeback in 2022 after losing nationally watched races for governor and U.S. Senate. Kobach is a former Kansas secretary of state who built his political brand by advocating restrictive immigration policies and tough voter identification laws. He also was the first prominent Kansas elected official to endorse Donald Trump for president in 2016 and was vice chairman of a short-lived Trump commission on voter fraud. But he lost the GOP primary for U.S. Senate in 2020…
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Pottawatomie County Economic Development Executive Director Jack Allston joined us to highlight economic data, a recent labor analysis and the success of its Work Keys and Work Ready programs in the Wamego area.
Local state legislators met in Wamego to speak with the public on current bills and issues in the legislature. Those participating included 17th District State Senator Jeff Longbine, of Emporia; 51st District Representative Ron Highland, of Wamego; 61st District Representative Francis Awerkamp, of St. Marys and 18th District Senator Kristen O’Shea, of Topeka. The legislative coffee took place at Iron Clad Coworking Wednesday afternoon. One of the issues addressed was retaining and attracting businesses to Kansas. Senator O’Shea, who is part of the Commerce Committee, says the market is currently competitive with the surrounding states, so they are looking at…
Riley County has confirmed 34 new positive COVID-19 cases and 13 recoveries since the last report on April 21st. This brings the county’s total number of active cases to 42. The percent positive rate for the week of April 18th was 1.7 percent, or 24 out of 1,415 total tests. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is not caring for any COVID-positive patients. Seven additional deaths in Riley County, said to have occurred between December 1st of 2020 and February 9th of this year, have been attributed to COVID-19, bringing the total number to 43. So far, just over 17,000 Riley…
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Doctors are reporting that more parents are refusing to have their sick children tested for the coronavirus because they don’t want to deal with the hassle if the result is positive. Pediatric Partners in the Kansas City suburb of Overland Park recently posted an alert on its Facebook page exhorting parents to stay vigilant because so many weren’t following testing advice, The Kansas City Star reports. “We’ve had parents tell us, for instance, ‘No we have a big tournament this weekend, I don’t want to have to deal with COVID,’” said Pediatrician Kristen Stuppy. “And…
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A 39-year-old woman suspected of running over another mother in a Kansas middle school parking lot is now facing six charges. Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree charged Tyla Jack with aggravated battery and other counts after she turned herself in Thursday afternoon. Authorities allege Jack ran over and seriously injured another woman Tuesday in the parking lot of Carl Bruce Middle School. Police say the assault started with a fight between two girls. After school officials broke up the fight, they called the girls’ parents, who showed up on the scene and, police say, made…
Neta, a baby White Handed Gibbon that lives at the Sunset Zoo, celebrated her first birthday last weekend. The Sunday celebration included brightly colored streamers, a baby swimming pool filled with colorful balls and a happy birthday sign. For her birthday, Neta received a gift bag filled with an array of treats, including pieces of mango, pear and grapes. She was also able to pose for a family photo with her sister, Tucker, her father, Dempsey, and her mother, Leslie. Neta was born on April 25, 2020, meaning she came into the world during the pandemic and therefore has not…
Strategic planning firm Planning NEXT and city staff intend to offer multiple in-person opportunities for residents wanting to help shape Manhattan’s strategic plan. Three of those events will take place on May 6. The first will take place at K-State from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the second around the downtown dining platforms from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and the third at the Wefald Pavilion in City Park from 7 to 9 p.m. There will also be a series of pop-up events from May 10 through May 31 that will focus on reaching out to underrepresented populations. Through these events, city and…
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 1800 block of College Heights Rd. in Manhattan on April 27, 2021, at approximately 7:04 a.m. Officers listed Farmhouse Fraternity as the victim…
USD 378 Riley County Schools Superintendent Cliff Williams and USD 384 Blue Valley Superintendent John Cox joined us Wednesday for their April monthly update. USD 475 Geary County Schools Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston also joined us to discuss May activities and construction projects.