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Former KHP superintendent wins lawsuit for reinstatement at lower rank
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A federal judge ruled in favor of a former Kansas Highway Patrol major seeking reinstatement. Mark Bruce sued Gov. Laura Kelly and Kansas Highway Patrol leadership after he claims he was forced to resign in 2019 over allegations he didn’t address misconduct within the agency. Bruce was accused of covering up an interoffice affair and a potential domestic abuse case of another officer.
Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
Kansas, Missouri religious leaders rally in Olathe to share concern that white Christian nationalism was a growing threat to democracy in the United States. The post Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Corn harvest nears in northeast Kansas
PERRY (KSNT) – Harvest season for corn farmers in northeast Kansas is right around the corner. Emma Jenks is an agronomist and a fifth-generation farmer. She grows corn, winter squash and soybeans all on her 225 acres of land. Right now, her main focus is preparing all her crops for this season’s harvest. “Harvest takes […]
Fort Riley leadership will speak at MAC
The new commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley, Maj. Gen. Monte Rone and the new garrison commander, Col. Gerald Nunziato will be the guest speakers at the Military Affairs Council breakfast Thursday, July 25. Today ( Friday ) is the final day to sign up for...
Kansas’ 2nd District GOP candidate forum features marriage proposal, devotional silence
TOPEKA — Kansas congressional candidate Chad Young said the federal government was plagued by feeble members of Congress who sold out to big business after settling in Washington, D.C. During a televised WIBW forum with all five Republican candidates in the 2nd District primary, Young said he would never...
Former Kickapoo tribal chair indicted for assault
BROWN COUNTY (KSNT) – A former Kickapoo official has been indicted for multiple assault charges that took place on the reservation within the past year. The former chairman of the Kansas Kickapoo Tribe, Lester Randall, was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury Thursday. The Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas posted on social media that Former Tribal […]
Grappling with DEI and reparations essential for commonsense public policy in Kansas, U.S.
The discourse around DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) and reparations has permeated various platforms, including news outlets and social media. Unfortunately, it has been used by certain political factions to incite division and secure votes. These programs are crucial in dismantling systemic racial barriers that affect educational access and outcomes for historically marginalized communities. Contrary […] The post Grappling with DEI and reparations essential for commonsense public policy in Kansas, U.S. appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Wendy Pettit Takes Ownership of Shelter Insurance in Clay Center
Wendy Pettit recently succeeded Larry Wallace Jr. as the Owner of Shelter Insurance in Clay Center. Pettit has 19 years of experience as an insurance agent. She previously worked for an agency in Manhattan before transferring to Shelter Insurance 9 years ago. Pettit said her main goal is to be...
Coalition passes leadership position to new director
A passion to help make Dickinson County a safer, healthier place to live is what drove Vicki Gieber to devote more than a decade to the Quality of Life Coalition. It is also what prompted Kat McKee to take the helm when Gieber retires July 31. They both grew up...
RCPD proudly announces first bust for K-9 officer
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) took to social media to announce one of their K9 officers had made her first drug bust. On Friday, the RCPD announced that K9 Kyra, the newest addition to the police department, had completed her first narcotics case on Wednesday. The RCPD said Kyra is a […]
Clay Center City Council Talk Construction, Budgets, More in Regular Meeting
The Clay Center City Council met on the evening of July 16 for their regularly scheduled meeting. According to the Unofficial Minutes report:. Mayor Jimmy Thatcher said the recent street projects are looking very good. He also gave his compliments to the Clay Center Aquatic Park staff. City Attorney Dusty...
RCFD#1 holds Ribbon Cutting for New Ashland Bottoms Volunteer Fire Station #102
RILEY CO., Kan. (WIBW) - The Riley County Fire District #1 unveiled a new volunteer fire station in southern Riley County Friday morning. The new Ashland Bottoms volunteer fire station in Manhattan was celebrated with a dedication ribbon-cutting ceremony. Construction began in February of this year and was paid for with existing fire district project funds. The new station is a major upgrade over the one it is replacing, which was built in the 1960s and was outdated.
The Junction City Rodeo is this weekend
The 30th annual Junction City Rodeo is this Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, at the Geary County 4-H Fairgrounds Arena. The rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. on both nights. The theme for Friday night is 'Tough Enough to Wear Pink' and Saturday night's theme is 'Red, White and Blue.'
Fort Riley man hospitalized after car strikes pole
RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 8:30p.m. Thursday in Riley County. A Nissan sedan driven by 22-year-old Jason Mendoza of Fort Riley left the roadway and collided with a pole at the corner of Fort Riley Blvd and Richards Drive, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.
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