GARDNER, Kan. (AP) — Police in the Kansas City suburb of Gardner, Kansas, say a 19-year-old man has died in a crash there. Television station WDAF reports that the crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday on Interstate 35. Investigators say the man’s northbound car missed an exit, launched into a grassy area and rolled. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police had not released his name by Monday morning. An investigation into the crash continues.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Spirit AeroSystems sent some employees notices about voluntary layoffs, citing the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and the grounding of the 737 Max. The Wichita Eagle reported.he five-page notice that went out Friday says both reduced overall demand for new commercial airplanes, and that as a result, “production rates for commercial aircraft have fallen from historic highs to much lower volumes. The notice says there is “no expectation for a quick recovery.” It is unclear how many employees are affected. The announcement follows months of layoffs and furloughs in the aviation industry.
CIMARRON, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a man suspected of shooting and wounding a Kansas sheriff’s deputy has been discovered dead inside the home after a standoff. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said in a news release Sunday that Gray County sheriffs’ deputies entered the home Saturday after becoming concerned for the safety of the 49-year-old homeowner, Kevin Trahern when responding to a domestic disturbance call. Trahern fired shots through the basement door, striking a deputy in his legs and foot. A standoff ensued. The deputy has been released from the hospital. Law enforcement officers entered the residence Saturday and…
Riley County Historical Museum Director Cheryl Collins joined us for a historical look back at neighborhood grocery stores in Manhattan over the past 100 years.
Fort Riley officially welcomed its new garrison commander during a Change of Guard ceremony last week. Col. William B. McKannay officially took over the role as garrison commander on Thursday. Speaking to the media, McKannay says it’s always an honor and privilege to command and lead again. He has been feeling the warm welcomes for a couple of weeks now. “People here at Fort Riley and the surrounding communities have been extremely welcoming, making us feel at home,” McKannay says. “It’s our first time in Kansas and has really been a great experience so far.” McKannay says his first impression…
Major League Baseball is back this week, Opening Night is Thursday, July 23rd, with most teams starting on Friday, July 24th. The Kansas City Royals return for another season of baseball on News Radio KMAN with all 60 games scheduled to be on KMAN via the Royals Radio Network. In addition to the game broadcasts, 30 minutes of pregame coverage from the Royals Radio Network will be a part of the schedule on most nights. New to this year’s Royals coverage is an additional 30-minute pregame show that will run each night first pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. It…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Prosecutors say a Wichita man has pleaded guilty to growing hallucinogenic mushrooms in his home. Federal prosecutors for Kansas say 35-year-old Corey Logan pleaded guilty on Wednesday to manufacturing a controlled substance. Authorities say that in March 2018, police responded to a shooting at Logan’s home and found Logan with a gunshot wound. Police also found an indoor mushroom operation in a bedroom, including about 215 grams of mushrooms with a street value of more than $2,000. Logan, who has since recovered, faces up to 20 years in federal prison when he’s sentenced on Oct. 2.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — The general manager for the Kansas State Fair has resigned. Robin Jennison said in his resignation letter that he is leaving to keep front-line workers employed after the fair was canceled amid pandemic concerns. The fair board voted last week to cancel the event for the first time in its 100-year history after several large vendors pulled out. The Wichita Eagle reports Jennison said he’d be surprised if the state fair was able to survive into next year without furloughs or layoffs, adding he could not in good conscience watch that happen.
Riley County Health and KDHE have confirmed a COVID-19 outbreak at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan. A total of 8 staff and residents have tested positive within a unit at the retirement community — 6 of which are new cases. 1 was previously reported, another is not a Riley County resident. According to a press release from Community Relations Director Sarah Duggan, the cases are linked to one dementia care house. An outbreak is identified when 5 or more infections are linked via contact tracing to a single place, person or period of time. Meadowlark has been operating in accordance with…