TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is giving about 300 corporations an extra 30 days to file their state income tax returns because of the complexity of federal income tax changes enacted at the end of 2017. The state Department of Revenue announced Tuesday that it will allow corporations to file their tax returns by Nov. 15 without penalty if they’d already sought an extension on filing their federal taxes until Oct. 15. Corporations that time their tax filings to the end of their fiscal year also will receive an additional 30 days. The department said the extra time is designed…
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The Pottawatomie County Commission approved a design plan and modified cost for a public works fleet maintenance facility during a meeting Monday. The design plan was put together by BG Consultants, an engineering and architecture firm that had a representative present at the meeting. The construction cost of the facility sits at approximately 1.4 million dollars after modifications were made to what will be included in the facility. Project costs total about 1.9 million dollars when also considering land acquisition, architectural and engineering work, and equipment. Peter Clark, the director of Public Works, said the next step in the process…
Manhattan City Commission candidates addressed the issues during Sunday’s League of Women Voters forum, heard exclusively on News Radio KMAN. The full forum is available below. The eight candidates for city commission include Aaron Estabrook, Mark Hatesohl, Kaleb James, Linda Morse (incumbent), Maureen Sheahan, Mary Renee Shirk, Sarah Siders and Vincent Tracey. Three seats are open on the commission. Three of the five USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden School board candidates also spoke during the school board forum Sunday. They included Kristin Brighton as well as current board president Curt Herrman and board member Darell Edie. The other two candidates, Joseph Dasenbrock…
Tuesday’s guest was Riley County Commission Chairman Ron Wells and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Andrew Adams with the health department discussing Okt-flu-ber-fest happening Oct. 24 at Pottorf Hall at CiCo Park. We also had award winning film director and University of Arkansas professor and chair of the School of Journalism and Strategic Media Larry Foley call in to In Focus to preview his Oct. 11 lecture entitled Bringing Real History to Life: Telling Reel Stories. The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Regnier Hall Forum in the College of Planning and Design at K-State.
An important week 6 in high school football approaches for teams in the Centennial League. Manhattan hosts league leader Junction City, a win would potentially set up a four way tie at the top of the standings, with Manhattan having the easiest finishing stretch against Topeka West and Highland Park. The Silver Trophy will also be up for grabs when the Indians and Blue Jays meet up, pregame starts at 6:30 Friday on KMAN with kickoff at 7:00 PM. Riley County looks to continue their winning streak as they hit the road for district play against the Council Grove Braves.…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center in Manhattan on October 6, 2019, at approximately 1:15 PM. Officers listed Riddles as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took a gold necklace. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,600.00.0. Police ask that anyone with information please contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00. Officers filed a report for burglary in the 3000 block…
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Police have identified two suspects in a Kansas bar shooting that left four people dead and five others wounded. Police in Kansas City, Kansas, announced early Monday that 23-year-old Javier Alatorre was arrested Sunday afternoon in Kansas City, Missouri, while 29-year-old Hugo Villanueva-Morales is still at large. Both men have been charged with four counts of first-degree murder. Authorities had said the two men had apparently gotten into some sort of disagreement with people inside Tequila KC Bar, left, then returned with handguns early Sunday. Around 40 people were inside the small bar when gunfire…
Manhattan Virtual Academy Principal Brooke Blanck joined us to highlight the online learning program at USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Schools which is now in its 13th year with an enrollment of more than 160 students this fall. Manhattan Parks and Recreation, Sunset Zoo and the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter was the focus of the second half of our program. Guests included Erin Pennington, Communication Coordinator for the Vice President of Research for Kansas State University highlighting Science in Communication Week activities; Sunset Zoo Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood previewing Spooktacular Oct. 26-27 at the zoo; and Animal Shelter Director…
Members of the public were able to hear from some of the Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 school board candidates on Sunday. The other two candidates running for school board who were not present are Brandy Santos and Joseph Dasenbrock. Hosted by the League of Women Voters at the Manhattan Public Library, Candidates Kristin Brighton, Darell Edie, and Curt Herrman. Edie and Herrman are currently on the board running for re-election while Brighton is running for one of the seats. The full audio can be found below. The first question asked by the league was about the three biggest challenges facing the…
Economic development, representation and the pending sales tax ballot question were among multiple topics discussed by Manhattan City Commission candidates at a Sunday Forum. Eight candidates vying for three seats on the commission took part in the forum, hosted by the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Manhattan/Riley County with support from the American Association of University Women, Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and News Radio KMAN. Two of the seats have four-year terms while the candidate receiving the third most votes will serve for two. The seats are currently held by Mike Dodson, Jerred McKee and Linda Morse –…