It’s fair time in Riley County, and Riley County Extension Director Gary Fike says there’s nothing like a county fair. “The county fair is one of those traditions in the Midwest that really doesn’t have an equal,” Fike said Friday on KMAN’s In Focus. Fike says the fair is a big collaboration between 4-H, extension and many outside organizations. Fike says the fair is a good learning experience for all involved. “The exhibit at the fair is nice but whether or not they get a white ribbon or get grand champion, the key to me is did that child learn…
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The only White House press secretary to serve in two separate administrations will be honored this Fall by the K-State Alumni Association. Marlin Fitzwater, a 1965 journalism graduate, is the 2019 recipient of the Alumni Excellence Award according to a release by the association. He served as press secretary for both Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush during his 10 years working in the White House. The award was created to celebrate alumni and is bestowed annually to a KSU alumna/alumnus whose “whose career, service and achievements exemplify the spirit, values and excellence of the university.” “Marlin Fitzwater’s commitment…
Tuesday’s guest was Pottawatomie County Commissioner Dee McKee.
WICHITA — Kansas health and environment officials are recommending alternative ways for municipal water operators to treat toxic blue-green algal blooms that have troubled state lakes for nearly 10 years. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people and animals that come into contact with cyanobacteria algae might suffer diarrhea, headaches and other symptoms. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has detected traces of toxins related to the blooms in at least five water treatment plants. KMUW-FM reports that the department has suggested adding activated carbon to the water treatment process. The carbon causes algae to fall…
TOPEKA — Kansas health department employees who will handle complicated applications for Medicaid health coverage will work out of state Department for Children and Families offices. The agencies announced a partnership Monday to have Kansas Department of Health and Environment workers located in 17 DCF offices across the state. Officials said the arrangements will make both agencies more efficient and expand their reach. KDHE employees are moving into DCF offices in Wichita and Hays this week and into another 15 DCF offices by January. The state budget approved by legislators for the fiscal year beginning July 1 allows KDHE to…
OLATHE — Jurors have awarded more than $2 million to a Missouri man who was injured when a driver threw a tractor-trailer in reverse on Interstate 35 in Kansas. The Kansas City Star reports that Michael Whitt, of the Kansas City suburb of Riverside, Missouri, was headed to his office in nearby Lenexa, Kansas, during a July 2015 thunderstorm when he saw the rig’s taillights. Whitt was hit despite stopping. He said his injuries forced him to close his clinical social work business. Newly released court documents show that jurors found last month that truck driver, David Caton, of Boonville,…
Officers filed a report for aggravated battery in Manhattan on July 22, 2019 at approximately 11:50 PM. Officer listed a 19-year-old female as the victim and a 26-year-old male as the suspect. Due to the nature of the crime reported (domestic), no additional information will be released.
Fort Riley will be evaluating and synchronizing the installation’s emergency preparedness processes and procedures in a full-scale exercise Wednesday, July 24th. Officials advise community members to expect increased activity by emergency response vehicles on post as well as announcements via the “giant voice” loudspeaker. Due to the exercise, traffic may be re-routed due to some roads being temporarily closed. Authorities ask motorists to allow for extra time traveling around the post.
Officers filed a report for larceny in the 1000 block of Vattier St. in Manhattan on July 20, 2019, at approximately 2:30 AM. Officers listed an 18-year-old female as the victim when she reported a known male victim took her iPhone 10x S Max. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,1000.00. Officers filed a report for motor vehicle theft in the 3600 block of Everett Dr. in Manhattan on July 20, 2019, at approximately 10:30 AM. Officers listed a 70-year-old male as the victim when he reported a known male suspect took his 2008 White Ford…
This year’s Riley County Fair will be short a couple of longstanding events. The parade and Blue Valley Pork Producer’s barbecue that normally took place on the first night of the fair will not happen this year, according to Riley County Extension Director Gary Fike, who stopped by KMAN’s In Focus. Fike explains why the decision was made on the parade. The number of independent pork producers has decreased over the past few years, which has made the barbecue hard to continue. Even though the two events won’t take place this year, Fike says there’s no shortage of activities for…