Ghost of past Kansas tax-slashing kills push to resume cuts
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Persistent budget problems that followed a now-abandoned tax-slashing experiment in Kansas helped kill new cuts this year that were meant to return an unexpected “windfall” to the...
View ArticleRiley County Arrest Report Saturday May 5
The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ROBERT JOSEPH STERLING, 43, Wamego,...
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Many state hospital, prison doctors in Kan. without medical licenses
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Several doctors at Larned and Osawatomie state hospitals and Kansas state prisons are working with special “institutional licenses” despite not having a full medical license, in...
View ArticleRiley County Arrest Report Sunday May 6
The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. LISA ANN SZYMANIAK, 21, Manhattan,...
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New turf in place at Bill Snyder Family Stadium
MANHATTAN – The new turf looks fantastic at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Kansas State Athletics Department shared a photo of the new field on Friday. Look good, feel good on a Friday New turf has...
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Kansas elections to see more third-party donors
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Races for the Kansas Legislature and other state offices this year will be flooded with campaign spending from third-party organizations that can spend unlimited amounts of money...
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Riley County Arrest Report Monday May 7
The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Johnson -photo from a Feb. arrest in...
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Attorneys press for up to $1.5B more for Kansas schools
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A new Kansas law that increases spending on its public schools still falls up to $1.5 billion short of providing adequate funding under the state constitution, attorneys for four...
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Riley County Arrest Report Tuesday May 8
Bailey has previous convictions for Burglary and Arson, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those...
View ArticleYou are invited to Johnny Kaw’s Birthday Party
MANHATTAN —You are invited to Johnny Kaw’s birthday party. Yes, that big 25 foot tall statue in Manhattan’s City Park is having a huge party on Thursday May 10 at the statue site. Johnny has stood tall...
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Feds: Kansas Can’t Cap Time On Medicaid
By CELIA LLOPIS-JEPSEN The Trump administration has nixed Kansas’ idea of a three-year lifetime cap on Medicaid benefits. Gov. Jeff Colyer had wanted to include the limit in a remake of the state’s...
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Riley County Arrest Report Wednesday May 9
The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ANDREW CHRISTOPHER SIMONDS, 19,...
View ArticleBoard Approves Acquisition of Land for New Junction City High School
The Geary USD 475 Board of Education has voted to purchase the land where a new Junction City High School will be located just west of the city and north of K-18 Highway. The site covers 150 acres....
View ArticleKansas State Fair warns about fraudulent ticket sales
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State Fair officials are warning about websites selling fraudulent tickets for this year’s fair. Several customers learned after buying tickets that the websites they...
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May 17: Inaugural Third Thursdays Event in Downtown Manhattan
MANHATTAN – Come see art exhibits, enjoy various performers, and listen to live music as you peruse Poyntz. Grab a bite from any of our local Downtown eateries and enjoy one of the many drink specials...
View ArticleRiley County Arrest Report Saturday May 12
The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. STUART ALLEN HOGG, 24, Manhattan,...
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K-State Ag Dean chosen as president for New Mexico State University
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A two-person leadership team will replace Garrey Carruthers when he retires as New Mexico State University chancellor and president. Dr. John Floros-photo courtesy KSU The NMSU...
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Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program Accepting Applications
The Board of Directors of the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program have declared the application period for the 2018-19 class offering “officially opens May 15”, according to Executive Director Jack...
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Riley County Arrest Report Sunday May 13
The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. LORI LYNN KERN, 57, Manhattan,...
View ArticleKHP identifies pedestrian who died in Poyntz Ave. crash
POTTAWAWOMIE COUNTY —The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified the fatality victim in an early morning accident Friday in Pottawatomie County. According to KHP a Chevrolet Silverado was eastbound on...
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