Changes in legal operations Pottawatomie County Attorney Sherri Schuck discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed legal operations during the Pottawatomie County Commission meeting yesterday. One change that has occured is a decrease in the number of cases the County Attorney’s Office is filing. According to Schuck, these measures are meant to minimize contact between those involved in the legal system. She says cases involving an endangered child in police protective custody are an exception and are given an emergency hearing. Any other cases involving children who are potentially in danger are handled on a case-by-case basis. Case victims wanting to know about…
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Manhattan Regional Airport is receiving over $2 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, according to U.S. Senator Jerry Moran. The grants are part of a $53 million relief package being given to Kansas airports as part of Phase lll of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “We’re grateful for the support of getting much needed relief to airports as we struggle with declining enplanements and revenues,” Jesse Romo, the Manhattan Regional Airport Director, said. According to Romo, it is yet to be determined how the funds will be used. Manhattan Regional Airport is receiving the…
Riley County Commissioner Ron Wells joined us for all four segments Tuesday.
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 7500 block of Falcon Road in Riley on April 13, 2020 at approximately 10:10 AM. Officers listed Schurle Signs as the victim when…
The Riley County Health Department’s alternate care site is planning to open as soon as next week. Director Julie Gibbs updated the Riley County commission on Monday with the latest information, eyeing a Monday, April 20 move in date to a potential location. Right now, they are working on the logistics and agreements of the center. On Friday, the National Guard assessed the area and approved their requirements for a temporary fence and backup power. They are still waiting for the second half of the assessment from the Army Corps of Engineers. Gibbs says they have permission to enter the…
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced the signing of a new executive order during a news conference today. Executive Order No. 20-22 extends relief for motor carriers traveling in Kansas. “It will allow motor carriers to continue offering quick and efficient delivery of resources needed across Kansas to combat this health crisis,” Kelly said. Specifically, the order will ease certain restrictions and requirements. “The order lifts certain weight restrictions and permitting requirements to allow needed medical supplies, food shipments and other items to move through Kansas as quickly as possible,” Kelly said. “These exceptions apply only to motor carriers actively participating…
K-State and Wichita State University are partnering up to offer a new satellite nursing program. The five-year program allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Science from the K-State College of Health and Human Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Wichita State’s College of Health Professions. Students will spend the first three years at K-State and then apply to spend the next two years in Wichita State nursing program. Wichita State will begin taking students into it’s program beginning in Fall of 2021 and will take on up to 20 new students each semester. The program…
WICHITA, Kan. — Sedgwick County has told its 2,500 employees in an email that it is looking for people to voluntarily furlough amid the coronavirus pandemic. An email Friday from County Manager Tom Stolz says the furlough will span from April 19 to May 23. The Wichita Eagle reports employees could be called back before if “services are able to return to normal-functioning capacity.” The Sedgwick County Commission is expected to weigh in during its Wednesday meeting.