OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Johnson County Community College has hired a new president. The college’s board on Thursday hired Andrew Bowne, who is currently is senior vice president of Indiana’s 18-campus community college system. Bowne will become president in July. The Kansas City Star reports the college’s Board of Trustees met remotely and only two [...]
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Friday’s In Focus included an update on COVID-19 from Riley County Health Department Director Julie Gibbs and Ascension Via Christi Hospital President Bob Copple. Riley County Seniors’ Service Center Director Jami Ramsey provided us an update on their latest adjustments due to the pandemic. Riley County K-State Research and Extension Director Gary Fike, Family & [...]
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From K-State Chuck Lillie, a bright young mind in the recruiting and scouting world, has been hired by Kansas State’s football program as a Scouting Analyst. Lillie will spend his time evaluating film of prospects and assisting the football coaches in their recruiting efforts. He will also work with Director of Football Recruiting Taylor Braet [...]
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The Riley County Police Department has arrested three individuals on suspicion of first-degree murder in connection to the death of a Manhattan man last fall. Police on Thursday served warrants on 20-year-old Dylan Hitsman of Abilene, 20-year-old Jaylon Hitsman of Manhattan and 45-year-old Shamar Sutton of Manhattan. Each is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated assault, [...]
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators on Thursday approved a new, 10-year transportation program that many lawmakers see as a much-needed, $10 billion stimulus to counter the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic. The Republican-controlled Legislature made funding highway, road and bridge improvements a priority as it tackled measures for addressing the new coronavirus and [...]
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The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent [...]
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0:00 – K-State adds to football support staff/Statement bracket 16:36 – Interview with baseball coach Pete Hughes 32:16 – Where in the world is Baylor in Newell’s ballot? 0:00 – Definitely taking someone from Clemson/More statement bracket 14:48 – Need to take Coronavirus more seriously 24:36 – #1 Song of the Day/Tinderella Thursday 35:10 – [...]
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The drastic economic downturn communities are feeling is accelerating by the day as the spread of COVID-19 continues. Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Smith says nowhere is this more true than local small businesses which have struggled in the past week, many shutting their doors to provide about half the service [...]
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TOPEKA (AP)- Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson says state standardized tests will be cancelled this year because of concerns about the spread of COVID-19. Watson told reporters Thursday that tests are off unless something changes “dramatically” in Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s executive order temporarily shuttering school buildings. Her order includes exceptions for groups of 10 [...]
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