The Riley County Jail saw its inmate medical expenses increase dramatically over this year. Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo mentioned at Monday’s Riley County Commission meeting that inmate medical expenses are over $36,000 so far this year, an increase of more than 1,600 percent. Commissioner John Ford spoke with KMAN Tuesday saying this was due to one particular inmate with some health concerns. “It is statutorily required and it is a county only expense that gets taken care of while he’s in custody in Riley County. That’s a large increase, large enough that it’s probably going to outdo the pool…
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WESTMORELAND, Kan. — Road and bridge damage, some of which is due to an August that saw about 10 inches of rain, was one of the main topics of discussion during the Pottawatomie County Commission meeting Monday morning. Public Works Director Peter Clark displayed a map showing sites of storm damage that occurred between April 28th and September 5th. Of the more than two dozen pending repairs shown on the map, most appeared to be in western Pottawatomie County. Clark said that road repair may end up being costly in the way of materials. “A lot of these problems, there…
Overland Park- A Kansas business executive with political ties to former Republican Gov. Sam Brownback has officially kicked off her campaign to challenge freshman Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids. Amanda Adkins made the announcement on Monday. It was expected after she filed paperwork last week with the Federal Election Commission creating a campaign committee for a run for the GOP nomination in the Kansas City-area 3rd Congressional District. Her move sets up a contested GOP primary. Former National Down Syndrome Society CEO Sarah Hart Weir opened her campaign in July. Adkins is a vice president for the medical computer systems firm…
Plainville- The Kansas Geological Survey reports an earthquake and two aftershocks were reported in Rooks County during the weekend. The organization says a 3.7 magnitude quake was recorded Sunday morning about 9 miles west of Plainville. That was followed Sunday night be aftershocks of 2.4 and 2.2 magnitude. The Wichita Eagle reports Geological Survey data shows 49 earthquakes have been reported this year in the northwest Kansas county. The strongest was a 4.8 magnitude on June 22. The Kansas Corporation Commission currently is investigating about a dozen earthquakes near Hutchinson in Reno County, including several in mid-August. Two quakes with…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas health officials say they have confirmed the first death in the state related to an outbreak of a lung disease linked to vaping. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said in a news release Tuesday the recent death involved a Kansas resident over the age of 50 who had a history of underlying health issues. The unidentified patient was hospitalized with symptoms that progressed rapidly. Health officials said they do not have detailed information on what specific e-cigarette products were used by the deceased Kansas patient. The state has had six reports associated to…
Tuesday’s guests were Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging Executive Director Julie Govert Walter and Riley County Commissioner John Ford.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 4200 block of Spook Rock Way in Manhattan on September 6, 2019, at approximately 8:40 AM. Officers listed a 25-year-old male as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect damaged the paint on his vehicle. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $5,000.00. 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…
K-State comes off another blowout victory at home and Wyatt Thompson and John Kurtz set the scene for the upcoming game in Starkville, MS against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Hour 1 0:00 – Cats win 13:13 – Phillip Brooks has Kli’s support 24:05 – Chanticleer Magic 33:46 – Basketball Cats Hour 2 0:00 – Miss St is next 12:05 – Gene Taylor 20:54 – Hubert down 32:16 – Week 3 in the Big 12
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Wichita woman has pleaded not guilty in the death of her toddler son. KSN-TV reports that 23-year-old Brandi Marchant appeared in court Monday. A trial date was set for Nov. 12. Marchant and Patrick Javonovich are both charged with first-degree murder and child abuse in the April death of 2-year-old Zaiden Javonovich. Police say Zaiden had been dead for days when his body was found in a crib in the family’s mobile home. An autopsy report ruled that the child found bound in pajamas died of dehydration and starvation, and his brain tested positive for…
Monday’s program featured a re-airing of our Aug. 12 conversation with Dr. Matt Miesner from the KSU College of Veterinary Medicine discussing lameness in cattle. We also chatted with Manhattan Regional Airport Director Jesse Romo about the latest happenings which include a new plan to pave the parking lot and fund it with a $5 per day user fee.