Kansas State University has hired its first chief enrollment officer to lead a multi-year strategic plan aimed at turning around the school’s ongoing enrollment declines. Dr. Karen Goos was appointed Tuesday as vice provost for enrollment management following a national search. K-State Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Charles Taber says Goos will begin her new job Nov. 18. Taber in a release touted Goos for her strong background in enrollment management which includes experience in domestic and international student recruitment, financial aid, registration and transfer enrollment. Dr. Goos currently serves as interim vice provost for enrollment management at the…
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With fall in full swing and Halloween right around the corner, there are a few opportunities coming up to take advantage of this spooky time of year. The Sunset Zoo will be hosting Spooktacular on Oct. 26th and 27th from 12 p.m. til 4:30 p.m.. This family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating, animals, activities and food at the Expedition Cafe. Melissa Kirkwood, the Sunset Zoo Marketing and Development Officer, said there will also be an opportunity for attendees to show off their costumes. “There will be a costume contest on Saturday and one on Sunday as well,” Kirkwood said. “That happens…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has ordered the extradition of a suspect in a Kansas bar shooting that left four people dead and five wounded, while the search continues for a second suspect. Court records show that the judge issued the order Tuesday after 23-year-old Javier Alatorre waived his right to fight being returned to Kansas. Alatorre and 29-year-old Hugo Villanueva-Morales are charged with four counts of first-degree murder. Police say surveillance video shows Villanueva-Morales arguing with someone and being forced to leave the bar in Kansas City, Kansas, late Saturday. Police say gunfire erupted when he…
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — The second largest city in Kansas has passed an ordinance banning discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. KCUR reports that the city council in the Kansas City suburb of Overland Park passed the measure Monday with a 10-1 vote. The new ordinance prevents residents and employees from being denied housing, employment or services from businesses because of sexual orientation or gender identity. Backers were overjoyed. Brett Hoedl, of Equality Kansas of Metro Kansas City, said it could create pressure for adoption of a statewide law. Nearly two dozen states outlaw discrimination against someone…
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…
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…