Hospital president discusses new $1.9 million cardio equipment; women’s heart-health luncheon

New Equipment Ascension Via Christi recently finished installing a new piece of cardio equipment in time for February, which is American Heart Month. The equipment will allow cardiologists and radiologists to diagnose and treat heart conditions more quickly. That’s Ascension Via Christi President Bob Copple, who says an upcoming event will help the hospital pay [...]

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First phase of Fort Riley museum renovations nearly complete

Phase one of renovations for the Fort Riley Museums are nearing completion and phase two will begin later this year. On KMAN’s In Focus last week, museum complex director Dr. Robert Smith said the physical remodel of the exterior is almost finished and coming together for the U.S. Cavalry and 1st Infantry Division museums. Smith [...]

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Fugitive from RCPD Most Wanted List captured in Johnson County

The Riley County Police Department says a Manhattan man with several warrants, who had eluded capture for quite some time, was apprehended over the weekend in Johnson County. Jesse Sexton was brought into custody Saturday on a charge of obstructing the legal process. No bond was issued. Sexton has a court appearance scheduled at 1:30 [...]

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117 New Emojis Are Coming, Including an Elevator, Mafia Don Hands

I've got something to look forward to in 2020, it seems. The Unicode Consortium has announced 117 new emojis for this year, which run the gamut from a ninja to blueberries to a seal to an elevator. Helpfully, Emojipedia, which I learned is an actual thing that exists, has the power rankings for the most [...]

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Riley County celebrates 200th birthday of Susan B. Anthony

Saturday marked the 200th birthday of women’s rights icon Susan B. Anthony, and the Riley County Museum had something special to commemorate it. On display at the museum was a letter written by Anthony to Annie Pillsbury Young, along with a photo that was given to Lillian Beck Holton.  Holton’s family owned a newspaper in [...]

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Random Act of Kindness Week

It is both Random Act of Kindness Day (Feb. 17) and Random Act of Kindness Week (Feb. 16-22)! Random Act of Kindness Day was started in New Zealand, where they recognize it in September. In the States, it is always on Feb. 17. It is a day to encourage and participate in simple acts that [...]

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