NASA Earth Sciences Division director details agency’s agricultural tools and research in KSU talk

Members of NASA’s Earth Sciences Division capped off a week in Kansas with a Friday presentation at K-State detailing the administration’s work supporting agriculture and environmental research missions. Hosted by the College of Agriculture, multiple officials from the division spent the week meeting with local agriculture producers and industry advocates throughout Kansas as well as [...]

By |2022-08-26T14:19:10-05:00August 26th, 2022|Local News|Comments Off on NASA Earth Sciences Division director details agency’s agricultural tools and research in KSU talk

New Music Friday: Kenny Chesney and Old Dominion have “Beers With Friends”

It's Friday and you know what that means! NEW MUSIC FRIDAY!!! We've got a new track today from Kenny Chesney with Old Dominion, as well as HARDY and Lainey Wilson! Plus new album releases from Ingrid Andress, Pat Green, Bri Bagwell, A Thousand Horses and more! Check out our Spotify playlist below! [...]

By |2022-08-26T09:46:52-05:00August 26th, 2022|Fence Post|Comments Off on New Music Friday: Kenny Chesney and Old Dominion have “Beers With Friends”

Watching too much news is bad for you

Most of us already had come to this conclusion, so it's nice to be able to say "I told you so." Researchers at Texas Tech have found that Americans who obsessively follow the news are more prone to both physical and mental health issues. Again, no kidding. Looking at social media will tell us this. [...]

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Happy National Dog Day

It's National Dog Day! Celebrate by making your very good boy or girl a king or a queen! I mean, maybe slightly more than you already do. Some stats for National Dog Day courtesy of National Today: 71 percent of Americans have had a dog at some point in our lives. Americans are twice as [...]

By |2022-08-26T09:07:26-05:00August 26th, 2022|Fence Post|Comments Off on Happy National Dog Day

RCPD arrests Salina man on warrant alleging sexual abuse involving minors

Riley County Police have arrested a 39-year-old Salina man in connection to sex crimes reported in Ogden in August 2021 and May of this year. Leif Foster was taken into custody Thursday on a warrant for two counts each of aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated indecent liberties with a child. RCPD says the alleged crimes involved [...]

By |2022-08-26T08:47:23-05:00August 26th, 2022|Local News|Comments Off on RCPD arrests Salina man on warrant alleging sexual abuse involving minors

Public hearing planned for Pottawatomie County solar farm regulations

A public hearing is scheduled next month for residents to provide feedback on potential changes to solar regulations being drafted by Pottawatomie County officials. That’s Pottawatomie County Planner Stephan Metzger. The public hearing culminates 18 months of work by the Planning Commission and staff to determine whether commercial-scale solar facilities should be allowed in Pottawatomie [...]

By |2022-08-25T16:13:37-05:00August 25th, 2022|Local News|Comments Off on Public hearing planned for Pottawatomie County solar farm regulations

Drug Court Program making significant strides despite its infancy

Riley County Community Corrections Director Shelly Williams told commissions today that the Drug Court Program is progressing nicely. Started in March of 2022, it is a specialty court authorized by the Kansas Supreme Court, which also has Veterans and DWI courts. Williams explains: Drug Court is for people with substance abuse disorders. The program provides oversight from the court, [...]

By |2022-08-25T15:45:47-05:00August 25th, 2022|Local News|Comments Off on Drug Court Program making significant strides despite its infancy

PBS will include Goodnow House in Kansas Historic Buildings documentary

Riley County Museum Director Katharine Hensler says PBS Wichita has requested permission to film a segment at the Goodnow House State Historic Site. PBS asked to be allowed on the grounds and inside the buildings, and requested to interview an employee. Hensler said the county is just one of three parties who need to grant access. The site is managed [...]

By |2022-08-25T15:03:19-05:00August 25th, 2022|Local News|Comments Off on PBS will include Goodnow House in Kansas Historic Buildings documentary

Riley County updates employee COVID-19 policy

Riley County Health Department Director Julie Gibbs requested the commission approve an updated employee policy regarding COVID-19. If an employee has had close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, they should check their temperature and assess symptoms daily before work for ten days. The employee will wear a mask and maintain social distancing [...]

By |2022-08-25T14:32:35-05:00August 25th, 2022|Local News|Comments Off on Riley County updates employee COVID-19 policy

17-year-old from Junction City arrested for shootings in Manhattan

A 17-year-old from Junction City is facing charges of attempted murder, tied to shootings reported in the 700 block of Colorado Street in Manhattan in June and July. The Riley County Police Department says Brayln Marsh was arrested by Junction City Police on Aug. 1 on a Riley County District Court warrant for two counts [...]

By |2022-08-25T10:07:24-05:00August 25th, 2022|Local News|Comments Off on 17-year-old from Junction City arrested for shootings in Manhattan
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