With over 1,700 P-O-W and M-I-A military veterans living in the Manhattan area, Fort Riley just up the road and several military memorials on display around town, it is no secret that Manhattan has a significant presence of military personnel and history. VFW Post 1786 commander Dan Watkins explains how Manhattan will officially, after months of work, be recognized for this presence. Watkins says the city will receive a few different items that physically solidify the recognition in the ceremony, which is taking place at the Manhattan City Commission meeting. The ceremony will feature a few dignitaries. In addition to…
Author: KMAN Staff
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling seven of its Hy-Vee Mealtime Asian Entrees after discovering the liquid egg used to make the fried rice contains milk, which is not declared on the product label. The recall includes seven varieties of Asian dishes in 16-ounce or 20-ounce containers and best ‘if used by’ dates of Sept. 14 or Sept. 15. The expiration dates can be found at the top of the plastic lid. The varieties are listed below. UPC: Variety and Size: 0075450238510 General’s Chicken 20 oz – Lot Code of 19250 or 19251 0075450238520 Sesame Chicken 20…
Wednesday’s guests included Pottawatomie County Schools Superintendents Tim Winter (Wamego USD 320) and Kevin Logan (Rock Creek USD 323). We also spoke with K-State professor and Tap to Togetherness founder and Director Julie Pentz, about a new partnership her organization has started with Meadowlark Hills Parkinson’s and Memory Programs with Michelle Haub, Special Programs Leader and Manhattan Parents as Teachers program with liaison Janice Schroeder.
After much work, Manhattan administrative staff is now paging through an ordinance amending zoning and land-use rules as one document to tie up any loose ends. The Unified Development Ordinance, according to staff, is intended to modernize the city’s regulations and bring them in line with current development and design practices. It amalgamates and reorganizes multiple zoning districts and overlays and introduces a mixed use commercial district that allows for apartments, offices and residential units to be built together vertically or horizontally by right. “We’re not going to down-zone any commercial districts,” Assistant Community Development Director Chad Bunger says. “And…
Officers filed a report for motor vehicle theft in the 3200 block of Claflin Road in Manhattan on September 10, 2019, at approximately 6:30 AM. Officers listed a 24-year-old female and a 36-year-old female as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect took a 1999 Dodge Intrepid with miscellaneous items inside the vehicle. The estimated total loss associated with this case is not listed but is expected to be over $500.00. Officers filed a report for burglary in the 1500 block of Westwind Dr. in Manhattan on September 10, 2019, at approximately 8:20 AM. Officers listed a 24-year-old…
On Monday’s Greater Manhattan Community Foundation’s Community Hour, Retired Army Brigadier General Bill Turner joined the show to share his memory of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He and his wife Alyssa were both stationed at the Pentagon when it was struck. He’s also speaking at a remembrance ceremony Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at Bishop Stadium.
Riley County residents can now send text messages to 911 in the event of an emergency. The Riley County Police Department announced Tuesday it has upgraded its infrastructure to Next Generation 911, an internet-based system. The transition is the beginning step toward enhanced capabilities such as more accurate caller location and a faster, more resilient emergency system. On a recent edition of In Focus, Dispatch Communications Center Manager Tyler Siefkes spoke about the importance of such technology to help serve those Speech-impaired and deaf or hard-of-hearing citizens. “Not only those communities and individuals, but when you think about certain call…
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…
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…