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KSU to Host Chief USDA Economist
Seth Meyer, the chief economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, highlights the program for Kansas State University’s popular Risk and Profit conference, slated Aug. 15-16 in Manhattan. Rich Llewelyn, an extension assistant in K-State’s Department of Agricultural Economics, also said this year’s event includes 22 breakout sessions around...
Opera House is site for Kansas Historic Theatre Association meeting
The C. L. Hoover Opera House hosted the Kansas Historic Theatre Association for its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, July 24. Members are pictured here along with staff and Opera House Board Members. The Association meets quarterly around the state in the member venues. They enjoyed a tour of the Opera...
Commanding General discusses Fort Riley
Maj. Gen. Monte Rone told a Military Affairs Council Breakfast audience in Junction City this week that Fort Riley can't be a secret. Rone noted that his concern is always the single soldiers finding opportunities to do things, "finding unique ways that we can take care of all our Soldiers, especially single soldiers." He told the audience that their help is needed.
Springfield city manager withdraws from job search in Manhattan, Kansas
After being named one of four finalists for a city manager job in Manhattan, Kansas, Springfield City Manager Jason Gage has withdrawn his candidacy. Gage has worked for the city of Springfield for six years. Gage was hired in 2018 after working in Salina, Kansas, for 18 years also as city manager. When he was hired, he made $220,000, but the most recent amendment to his employment agreement, the fourth of its kind, increased his salary...
Daily Delivery: A trio of Big 12 games loom large for Kansas State
Kansas State's fall camp opens next week, so with the season closing in, Fitz turns his attention to the Wildcats' three toughest — and most important — Big 12 Conference games this season. Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $9.95. Are...
Rep. Sharice Davids Highlights Kansas Trap Shooter Derrick Mein’s Journey Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
On the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympic opening ceremony, Representative Sharice Davids released a video of her conversation with Derrick Mein, Kansas’ sole athlete in the 2024 Games. Mein, from Paola, KS, will compete in trap shooting. This is his second Olympic appearance, following his gold medal win at the 2022 Shotgun World Championship in Osijek, Croatia.
Manhattan Levee Project has cost city 23 million year-to-date
City Commissioners will hear an update, next week, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and City staff regarding the ongoing Manhattan Levee Project. The first phase of the project is nearly complete, and city staff are looking for direction on how to proceed with the next phases as projected costs have increased over $15 million since the 2019 project partnership agreement.
Kansas State Student-Athletes Shine at Big 12 Beyond Borders Program in Washington, D.C.
An Opportunity to Grow: Kansas State student-athletes Symone Sims and Asa Newsom participated in the Big 12 Beyond Borders program in Washington, D.C., engaging in various impactful experiences, including visits to museums, Capitol Hill meetings, and community service activities. Two student-athletes from each of the 16 Big 12 schools attended...
Manhattan Area Technical College Announces Ribbon Cutting for Advanced Technology Center
Manhattan Area Technical College has scheduled the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Advanced Technology Center. The event will take place on August 29th at 4:00 PM at the new 47,000 square foot facility. The Center will enhance educational opportunities and economic growth in the region. With the capacity to double...
K-State Engineers to Develop Neutron Sensors for Improved Control, Safety in Advanced Nuclear Reactors
MANHATTAN, Kansas , July 25 -- Kansas State University. are developing sensors designed to withstand one of the harshest operational environments ever created within the core of a nuclear reactor. Walter McNeil. ,. Steve Hsu. keystone research scholar and associate professor in the. Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear...
Cleanup effort will be conducted on Grant Avenue
There will be an effort to spruce up Grant Ave on the north side of Junction City. Phyllis Fitzgerald is coordinating a volunteer cleanup on Saturday beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the boat dock / parking area near the Republican River on the north side of Junction City. The goal is to clean up the north half of Grant Ave.
Geary County Free Fair Livestock and Project Auction Results
Here is a list of the 4-H member, animal or project sold, premium paid and the businesses paying those premiums. 1. Emmy Gfeller* 27226 Blue Line 10 GrandChamp Cross $ 1,500 Central National Bank. Champion Market Hog. 2. Tava Gustafson 34347 Clarks Creek 10 GrandChamp Cross $ 1,375 Intrust Bank.
Manhattan DA tells judge to reject Trump’s attempt to toss his hush money verdict after ‘immunity’ ruling
Manhattan prosecutors are urging Donald Trump’s criminal hush money judge to keep a 34-count verdict after the former president argued the case should be tossed following the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential “immunity.”. Prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office argue that nothing about the case...
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