Kansas State University is extending a suspension of in-person activities through at least July 31. Any activities that can’t be canceled or held online that involve 10 or fewer people must have physical-distancing practices in place. K-State President Richard Myers says the goal is for in-person classes and activities to resume in the fall. K-State is putting together a work group to address this goal. They will aim to form a plan and timeline for on-campus classes, activities, events and research to resume and will take factors such as the availability of testing recommendations from health officials into account. A…
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Wednesday’s program featured USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid and board member Darell Edie with a preview of their April 15 board meeting. Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Design Allana Parker joined us also to discuss artifacts the museum has related to the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage and the amendment which gave women the right to vote nationally. We also talked briefly about how current events are being documented for the future.
Recently unemployed due to business shut-downs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Manhattan man as well as a local renters’ advocacy group are calling for a statewide rent and mortgage holiday. Area property managers, though, say such a large loss of revenue would have financial consequences that would not just harm their businesses, but their tenants as well. Christopher Howard, who often goes by Howey, was the manager at the Radina’s Coffeehouse and Roastery in the College of Business building at Kansas State University before being furloughed after students were advised not to return following spring break and the…
0:00 – Donovan Williams flips to OSU 13:41 – The Game Classic: Michael Beasley is the best one and done 23:53 – Don’t be that guy on Twitter with recruits 31:58 – Sports are getting cut because of pandemic 0:00 – Klieman Part 1 9:22 – Klieman Part 2 17:17 – Carly Rae was behind the times 28:05 – Ask Us Anything
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…
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…