AIB International of Manhattan will not be closing their doors anytime soon despite rumors they would be doing so in February of 2020. AIB International CEO Andre Biane says the business is doing well, although it will be going through some restructuring. “What we had to do, though, was by listening to our customers and understanding what their needs were is they were asking us to come to them,” Biane said. “Construct the training and configure it for my needs at my site with my people. And so with that, we’ve had to change our business model a little bit…
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Soldiers at Fort Riley will now be equipped with the newest night vision technology in the US Army. Officials at the fort held a media conference to see first hand what the new night vision goggles, known as the ENVG-B, are like. Assistant Product Manager for the ENVG-B Major John Nikiforakis says the goggles will now be able to see in a white light compared to the green usually seen on TV. “We’ve got two tubes instead of the traditional one, most soldiers here at Fort Riley and the U.S. Army a single tube night vision device,” says Nikiforakis, “What…
Thursday’s program featured K-State Assistant Director of the Institute for Civic Discourse and professor Tim Shaffer. We also spoke with Pawnee Mental Health Executive Director Robbin Cole.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A Hutchinson man is suing the city and a police officer after he was stopped while riding a bicycle and subsequently spent time in jail for a drug conviction that was later overturned. The Wichita Eagle reports Jon Heter was stopped in November 2016 for not having a headlight on his bike. When Heter gave a false name to the officer and refused to give his birthday, officer Josh Long arrested him. Long later discovered Heter had an outstanding warrant and also found methamphetamine in a container on the bike. Heter was convicted of drug charges…
The Pottawatomie County Commission extended a Proclamation of a State of Local Disaster Emergency by 30 days in a meeting Monday. A proclamation was signed last week in response to damage caused by late-summer rain and flooding, such as multiple sinkholes located at Hayes Drive in Manhattan. Emergency management coordinator Jennifer Merrow provided updates to the commission on these sinkholes. Merrow also provided information on the Kansas River stream advisory that was issued last Friday. Once water samples show the water is safe, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment will lift the advisory. Until that happens, Merrow says it is…
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A Lawrence motorist who was shot by police claims in a lawsuit that officers used excessive force and the city doesn’t properly train its police. The Lawrence Journal-World reports Akira Lewis filed the lawsuit Friday against the city, the police department and its chief, and the two officers involved in the March 2018 altercation. Lewis was shot by Officer Brindley Blood as he fought with Officer Ian McCann when Lewis refused to get out of the car during a traffic stop. Lewis, who is black, contended the stop was racially motivated. Blood, a rookie officer, said…
Tuesday’s guests included Pottawatomie County Commissioner Dee McKee along with Public Works Director Peter Clark speaking on road and bridge projects in the county. We also heard from UFM Community Learning Center Education Coordinator Kayla Savage and Learning and Information Services Supervisor Mary Swabb previewing Thursday’s Talk20MHK event at the Manhattan Public Library.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 1100 block of Moro St. in Manhattan on September 23, 2019, at approximately 9:30 AM. Officers listed a 22-year-old female as the victim when she reported an unknown suspect took her X-Box and computer. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000.00. 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 rape in Manhattan on…
A public servant retires after a 20 plus year career. Assistant Chief of Risk Reduction and Code Service Brad Claussen officially retired from the Manhattan fire department Monday September 23rd. A retirement party was held for Claussen the same day and had over 50 people in attendance. Claussen was understandably emotional. Claussen achieved the Master Code Professional designation making him 1 of only 800 to do so. Claussen was presented with a Plaque and other gifts from his former colleagues. Mayor Mike Dodson spoke to a crowd of over 50 people about the contributions of Claussen. Dodson also lauded the…
Manhattan High School students stood outside the school on Sunday to get the attention of community members to buy one thing; mattresses. The MHS Big Blue Band and journalism department sold mattresses to raise money for trips for each department. The fundraiser was put on by Custom Fundraising Solutions, located out of Wichita, for the school. Students were even dressed in mattress costumes to get people in the door. Owner Terri Costin says the funds will go to help pay for trips and conferences the departments will attend. “Our goal is always to raise as much money as we possibly…