Senator Jerry Moran recently joined others in Congress supporting passage of the Laken Riley Act. The legislation has already passed in the House of Representatives. The bill is intended to ensure states have standing to bring civil actions against federal officials who violate or refuse to enforce immigration law. “We want to try to make certain that if someone gets through our border, which is really common now, that the crime that might be occurring is something that we try to eliminate and that’s what this bill is about. The real emphasis ought to be on stopping people who are…
Author: Rhonda Zellweger
Rhonda Zellweger
Rhonda is a retired public employee from Syracuse, New York; mom to two grown daughters; and a lifelong community volunteer. She was traveling in her camper after retirement when she discovered Kansas, then fell hard for the Flint Hills community. She bought a house in Manhattan, parked her camper, and KMAN taught the old dog new tricks. Being a reporter has only deepened her love of her new hometown. But, she thinks SU Basketball is the best. Go, ORANGE! contact her at: rhonda@1350kman.com
Nearly 8,000 Evergy customers in Manhattan lost power around 8:15 Sunday morning. About ten minutes later, the Manhattan Fire Department responded to a reported fire at an Evergy substation. Deputy Chief Ryan Almes confirms they responded to the substation, located at Walters Drive and Tuttle Creek Boulevard, “but didn’t find anything.” Evergy reported 15 outages in the area, affecting 7,952 customers at about 8:45 a.m. An hour later, nearly half were restored, leaving less than 3,300 customers without power. All area outages were restored by 11 a.m., leaving less than ten customers awaiting restoration. Evergy asks customers still experiencing a…
Manhattan has become a new home for more than 200 refugees in recent years. Valor Honey was recently awarded a grant to conduct training for Afghan Allies living in the area. The Manhattan organization is teaming with Manhattan Area Resettlement (MART) to offer the Honeybee Refugee Employability and Mental Health Program. The initiative is designed to integrate refugees into the community through beekeeping. The team aims to provide comprehensive training in beekeeping and honey production, fostering both employment opportunities and mental wellbeing for refugees in Manhattan. The one-year pilot will will address the need for employment and mental health support…
The National Weather Service in Topeka issued a Wind Chill Warning yesterday, which is set to expire at noon on Tuesday. Dangerously cold wind chills, expected to get as low as 40 degrees below zero, will be felt throughout Northeast Kansas. NWS recommends avoiding outdoor activities if possible, as wind this cold could cause frostbite on exposed skin in about ten minutes. Anyone who must go outdoors is urged to wear appropriate clothing, hat and gloves to minimize exposed skin. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information about cold-related injuries. Many houses of worship in…
The FDA announced Thursday, The Quaker Oats Company has revised their product recall from December 15, 2023. The update includes additional cereals, bars and snacks due to their potential to be contaminated. The foods may contain the organism Salmonella, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience flu-like symptoms, with a slight risk of the organism crossing into the bloodstream, causing severe illnesses. The recently added items include multiple varieties of chewy granola bars, several Cap’n Crunch-flavored products, and a Munchies Snack…
Riley County Police jailed 42-year-old David Lee Huffman of Ogden, in lieu of $40,000 on Thursday morning. Huffman is accused in two incidents. In the first complaint (23-006922), he is charged with single counts each of: Theft by Deception (value between $1,500 and $25,000), Forgery, Identity Theft (while defrauding to receive benefits under $100,000), Making False Information, and Giving a Worthless Check (value between $1,000 and $25,000). RCPD PIO Ashley Tokoi says, officers filled a report for fraud/worthless check/theft in the 700 block of Pecan Circle in Manhattan on December 20, 2023. DeHart Plumbing reported receiving a fake cashier’s check…
The Aggieville Brewing Company has officially announced their Grand Opening in Manhattan. Owner-operators, and Manhattan natives, Ryan and Amber Emley invite the community to celebrate with them next week. Their team is working diligently to craft the perfect beer and food menu using quality ingredients. They’re excited to finally be able to share their new space and family-friendly atmosphere with everyone. The location is home to a brewing production facility and taproom, featuring 18 taps of in-house beer. Czech Pilsner, Hazy IPA, Imperial Stout, and a Raspberry Wheat are a sampling of the in-house brews they’ll have on tap. There’s…
City of Manhattan crews ended their holiday early yesterday. A crew was called in around 10 p.m. to staff nine trucks as road temperatures fell below freezing, causing some slick spots, especially on the west side of the city. They treated all slippery spots and primary routes to prevent refreezing as temperatures continued dropping overnight. Another crew is currently out checking all routes, and spot treating as necessary. The city’s main concern for this evening is the refreezing of wet and slushy areas, especially on bridges and elevated surfaces. Rotating shifts will continue to monitor and treat or plow as…
Walmart in Manhattan was crawling with Cops…N’ Kids this morning. The two partnered up for the 46th annual opportunity for kids to do some holiday shopping with a cop. Retired RCPD officer of 28 years, and current Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Deputy Rod Cook explains here: Agency representatives from Riley County Police, Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s, St. Mary’s Police, Wamego Police, Kansas State University Police, and Kansas State Park Rangers shopped with about 140 children. While riding in the basket of a shopping cart, Kindergartener Dominic Galmore shares what he chose: Galmore’s partner and cart driver, RCPD Director Brian Peete, shares what…
Snow didn’t stop Santa Claus or patrons from visiting Sunset Zoo Saturday evening. Employees continuously shoveled and salted their Luminary Trail, allowing visitors to walk the holiday-lighted path and see all of the zoo’s holiday decorations. Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood was pleased that Santa and his helpers made their way to Kansas safely. “He actually has been able to talk to them about some of the things they’ve done this year and how he’s been watching them,” she said. “From what I’ve heard, most everybody is on the good list.” 8-year-old Manhattan resident, Eleanor Yucel was excited to meet Santa. “I got to…