The Blue Valley Youth Sailing Foundation is holding camps to teach young children the basics of sailing. Program Director, Henry Otto, says Camp Opti (op-tee), is a six day camp that teaches water safety, assembly of a sailboat, boat handling skills, and how to sail a specified course. “We take 7 to 13 year old boys and girls and teach them how to sail a little 8-foot pram called an Opti Pram,” Otto adds. Otto says while the camp is open to everyone there are different fees to join. “Everyone has to be a member of our foundation, that’s a…
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Guests from the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility joined us including NBAF Coordinator Dr. Ken Burton, Communications Director Katie Pawlosky and Manager of the National Animal Vaccine & Veterinary Countermeasures Bank Dr. Jamie Barnabei. Gen. Perry Wiggins, executive director of the Governor’s Military Council joined us to discuss Victory in Europe Day and mental health awareness for soldiers and veterans.
The Inaugural Great Kansas Fishing Derby is underway. Ben Jedlicka, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Tourism Game Warden, says an angler’s prized catch may actually be worth a prize this summer. In an attempt to get more people out and fishing the KDWPT, Kansas Wildscape Foundation, the Bass Pro-Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, as well as many other local retailers, have created a statewide fishing derby. At least 500 specifically tagged fish will be located across 37 different Kansas waterbodies. “And those tagged fish will have prizes associated with them, mostly gift cards because we don’t know who is getting the prizes,”…
Masks will continue to be required in USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden facilities during summer activities. Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade informed the school board Wednesday that after meeting with the Medical Advisory Committee, the district will continue to require them based on its recommendations. “We still need to be looking out for the safety, security and welfare of those individuals on our sites,” he said. Riley County rescinded its mask ordinance May 2. Manhattan’s mask ordinance expires May 16. Wade suggested coming back to the topic in early July to see where the district is at before making a decision for the…
Indoor aquatic facility comments Four Manhattan residents spoke about their desire for an indoor aquatics center during the city commission meeting Tuesday. Referring to a 2014 survey, local business owner and longtime K-State Natatorium user Tracy Anderson says the desire is shared by many in the area. “47 percent of households identified a need for an indoor aquatic facility,” Anderson said. “34 percent of households indicated less than 50 percent of their needs were being met from an indoor aquatic facility. 37 percent of households indicated zero percent of their needs were being met.” Anderson suggested the city take action…
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 responded to the report of an injury accident near the intersection of S. Seth Child Rd. and Fort Riley Blvd. in Manhattan on May 4, 2021, at approximately 12:01 p.m. When officers arrived…
USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Superintendent Marvin Wade and board member Katrina Lewison joined us to discuss district happenings and previewed Wednesday’s school board meeting. Captain Lou Kaylor with the Manhattan Fire Department also shared some outdoor grilling safety tips. Our final segment was an opportunity to introduce KMAN’s Troy Coverdale to the listening audience. Troy began working with the station on Monday, May 3.
A Sedgwick County Sheriff’s detention deputy accused of having a sexual relationship with an inmate has been arrested. The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday the arrest of Deputy Tony LoSavio. A news release said a tip received Tuesday about the relationship led investigators to arrest LoSavio on suspicion of having unlawful sexual relations with a woman being held at the jail. Authorities say he faces eight counts and has been placed on unpaid suspension.
Physical assaults of children in their care have resulted in a Junction City day care’s license suspended upon recommendation by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. An Investigator toured Little Rainbow Day Care Home April 28th. In the license suspension order, the investigator said they witnessed one toddler being struck in the face by an adult, another pushed into a cabinet and other physical actions taken to move children from one activity to another. The screaming and yelling by one staffer towards children at the day care was also cited, and the day care’s owner, Pauline Leone, was identified…
Law enforcement in western Kansas say a 14-month-old boy who was inside a sport utility vehicle when it was stolen from a driveway early Wednesday morning has been found safe. An Amber Alert was issued for the toddler after his mother reported that she had strapped him in to the SUV in the driveway of her Garden City home around 5 a.m. Wednesday to take him to a babysitter. The mother said that when she briefly went back inside, she saw the SUV drive away. About three hours later, police found the SUV with the child still inside abandoned a…