KMAN’s Cathy Dawes had a chance to speak with former State Representative Richard Carlson, who is taking on the interim role as KDOT Secretary:

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KMAN’s Cathy Dawes had a chance to visit with  the new Senior Administrator with Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Bob Copple:

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A Westmoreland woman was arrested on Wednesday. Wanda Silva, 39,while in the 300 block of 11th Street in Ogden on Wednesday morning. Silva was arrested on a warrant for the offense of failure to appear (original offense of possess opiates, opium, or narcotic drug). She was given a bond of $15,000.  She was not confined […]

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For the last eleven years Superintendent Bob Shannon has led USD 383 to new heights, but last night he said goodbye to the administrators and board members of the Manhattan-Ogden school district. In his final spoken report to the board, Shannon delivered his final end-of-the-year report and talked about the success and challenges presented over the […]

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The Kansas Department of Transportation will undergo a leadership change. Governor, Sam Brownback announced Wednesday that KDOT Secretary, Mike King will step down from his post on July 15th. According to a statement from the Governor’s office, former State Representative, Richard Carlson of St. Mary’s will step in as interim Secretary while a search for […]

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Peggy Schmidt is joining the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University as associate dean for academic programs and student affairs. Schmidt has been a faculty member in veterinary education for 12 years, and served as an academic director for nine. Schmidt currently serves as Director of Outcomes Assessment at Western University of Health […]

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        A Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday morning by Riley County Police Department. Gage Knudson, 24,was arrested Tuesday morning while at the Riley County Police Department. He was arrested on the offenses of burglary and theft of property or services and was given a bond of $5,000. This warrant from Riley County […]

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The Manhattan City Commission heard funding requests Tuesday from outside agencies during the 3rd 2017 City Budget work session. The Social Services Advisory Board asked for $417,688 in 2017 funding, an increase of 8.5% over 2016. Chair, John Ball said folks don’t see easily the impact of poverty in Manhattan in large part due to […]

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A Manhattan man charged with first degree murder and child abuse appeared in the Riley County District Court via webcam from the county jail Tuesday afternoon. Andrew Gibson, 25, appeared before Judge William Malcolm for a status hearing that was continued from May 24. The court scheduled Gibson for a preliminary hearing on Aug. 9 […]

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A Salina woman was taken into custody on Monday. Jamie Magnuson, 53, was arrested Thursday afternoon on the offense of probation violation. This warrant was served at the Riley County Police Department and had a “no bond” listed. This warrant originated in Saline County, Kansas and no further information was available to release. Magnuson was confined […]

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