MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Due to road construction at the intersection of Tuttle Creek Boulevard and Kimball Avenue in east Manhattan, K-State football fans arriving for Saturday’s game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium are being advised to avoid potential traffic delays by using alternate routes to the stadium.&nbsp;The intersection is open, but northbound traffic on Tuttle Creek Boulevard is impacted as one of the two westbound turn lanes onto Kimball is closed. To avoid delays at the intersection, Manhattan city officials are recommending fans continue north on Tuttle Creek to Marlatt Avenue before exiting, then utilize either Denison Avenue or College Avenue to access the parking lots around the stadium.&nbsp;Dual eastbound right turn lanes are being added to help with traffic flow from eastbound Kimball onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard. The project, which also includes updating the traffic signals and crosswalks in the area to improve safety, has begun since the Wildcats’ last home game on October 26 against Oklahoma.&nbsp;K-State hosts West Virginia on Saturday in a 2:30 p.m., contest that airs on ESPN. All parking lots around Bill Snyder Family Stadium open at 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, five hours prior to kickoff. Parking in the east and west lots of the stadium is reserved for members of the Ahearn Fund and requires a pass for entry.&nbsp;Paid parking for fans with disabilities is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the east and west stadium lots. To gain entry, guests must display a state-issued accessible license plate or hangtag and present a disability card along with a form of personal identification. All other general public parking is limited to grass parking in Lot 9 east of the stadium, in the paved lot of the Peters Recreation Center, near the Equine Center north and east of the fire station on Denison Avenue or in private satellite lots and parking areas on campus. General public parking fees are $20 for cars.&nbsp;Fans wishing to purchase tickets to the game against the Mountaineers can do so online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.kstatesports.com/tickets</a>, by phone at 1-800-221-CATS or at the main ticket office inside Bramlage Coliseum.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="http://k-statesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">k-statesports.com</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;——————RYAN LACKEYDirector of Football CommunicationsK-State AthleticsT&nbsp;785.532.7708 |&nbsp;C&nbsp;785.587.7865<a href="mailto:rlackey@kstatesports.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">rlackey@kstatesports.com</a><a href="http://k-statesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(75, 138, 243);">kstatesports.com</a>&nbsp;<img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&amp;ik=3fe30182ee&amp;attid=0.2&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1650282139600398261&amp;th=16e6fadcc60da7b5&amp;view=fimg&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ99rnWw0sEyRRTFZdPmtzjb1Nxsm5b_1xUiKRMxpllSKE4D8FDNs8vGo3G3iqQhEsW5bdzBPbTQklVW-f2wpk70bqoJ9ZVxfGjfgtcaGfI-q86BaHNM1o5cPMA&amp;disp=emb" alt="signature_1425212803" height="23" width="191">&nbsp;

Traffic delays expected at Tuttle Creek Boulevard / Kimball Avenue intersection on Saturday

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. KYLE JOSEPH JORDAN, 21, Manhattan,Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st 1 conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;&nbsp;Bond $750 RIDGE ANDREW COONROD, 29, Manhattan,Aggravated burglary; Dwelling for felony, theft, sex Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt; $1000 Robbery; Bond $20,000 JOSEPH ANTHONY MCWILLSON, 31, Probation Violation, Bond $5000 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573821317696.png">McWillson has previous convictions for theft, criminal trespass and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Riley County Arrest Report Friday Nov. 15

<img src="https://newshub.eagleradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-15-at-5.26.46-AM-300x230.png" height="230" width="300"> Morgan photo <a href="https://eaglepost.netlify.com/dashboard/jc/posts/5dce8d23897d147ad4bb0dcb">Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center</a> RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities in Riley County are investigating an alleged sex crime and have a suspect in custody. On Thursday, the Riley County Police Department reported deputies in Texas arrested 41-year-old Sean Morgan in New Braunfels, Texas on a Riley County District Court Warrant for rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, attempted rape, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual battery.&nbsp; He remains jailed on a $200,000 bond in Guadalupe County, Texas awaiting extradition, according to the RCPD and online jail records.

RCPD: Rape suspect arrested in Texas

<img src="https://www.hayspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-14-at-2.31.20-PM-300x285.png" height="285" width="300"> Google map[/caption] POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY— One person died in a fire at a home in Pottawatomie County Sunday, according to the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s office. Just after 10:30p.m., fire crews responded to the home at 13910 Antelope Run Road in rural Westmoreland. The home had totally collapsed prior to the arrival of fire crews and deputies from the sheriff’s department. Fire crews found a victim dead in the home, according to the State Fire Marshal’s office. A positive identification of the victim will not be made until it is confirmed by autopsy. The Investigation Division of the Fire Marshal’s office has classified the cause of the fire as undetermined. Loss is estimated at $200,000. It is unknown if there were smoke detectors in the structure.

Fire Marshal: 1 dead after Pottawatomie Co. house fire

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. No arrests reported CITATION REPORTKRISTIAN LASHENDOCK, 21, FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3700 BLK N SETH CHILD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR PASSING ON LEFT W/INSUFF CLEARANCE (08-1518) ON NOVEMBER 9, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:20 PM. TRAVELL TOLIVER, 44, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 101 BLUEMONT AVE; WAL-MART IN MANHATTAN FOR THEFT (PETTY) (22-26) AND FOR THEFT (PETTY) (22-26) ON NOVEMBER 11, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:47 PM. DUNCAN OBRATE, 19, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 200 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY AND FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON NOVEMBER 8, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:22 PM. ABDULKAREEM ALGHAMDI, 24, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS (7-32) ON NOVEMBER 11, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:19 AM. PASSION WILLIAMS, 24, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT BROWNING AVE &amp; CLAFLIN RD IN MANHATTAN FOR VEHICLE TAGS-EXPIRE/ILLEGBLE, FOR VEHICLE TAGS-EXPIRE/ILLEGBLE (19-198) AND FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) ON NOVEMBER 11, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 2 PM. KAYLA MAYS, 21, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1200 BLK N MANHATTAN AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (8-47) ON NOVEMBER 12, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 4 PM. AARON DAWSON, 27, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2000 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS AND FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON NOVEMBER 11, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:13 PM. BAILEY EDMONDS, 20, OVERLAND PARK, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2100 BLK CLAFLIN RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON NOVEMBER 12, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:20 PM. DOMINIC CHAVEZ, 20, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2800 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING AND FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON NOVEMBER 12, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:16 PM.

Riley County Arrest Report Thursday Nov. 14

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573678548265.png">Calmes photo KDOC RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a Tuesday arrest. Just after 1p.m. Tuesday, police&nbsp;filed a report for burglary, aggravated assault and criminal damage to property in the 1400 block of Normandy Place in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department Activity report. A 31-year-old man reported a known male suspect stole copper pipe and gained access to storage units in the area, causing damage. Police arrested Ryan Calmes, 30, of Manhattan in the 700 block of North Juliette on requested charges of aggravated assault, aggravated burglary and criminal damage to property.&nbsp;Calmes has previous convictions that include DUI, flee and or attempt to elude law enforcement, driving while suspended and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections. In March, the RCPD arrested Calmes on drug allegation. They arrested him in September for alleged shoplifting and drugs. He is being held on a $50,000 bond.lt content

Kansas felon held on $50K bond for alleged assault, burglary

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573653639860.jpeg">Geary County Office Building, site of the Tuesday county commission meeting. By DEWEY TERRILLJC PostThe new regional crisis center that is based at 1558 Hayes Drive in Manhattan and serves a 10-county region opened on Nov. 4th. It is a 24 hour, seven-day a week facility that has 23 employees ranging from a director and therapists to mental health technicians. Pawnee Mental Health Services Executive Director Robbin Cole told the members of the Geary County Commission on Tuesday that this is an outpatient facility service where people being treated spend the night. Admission is voluntary for patients, and they’re free to leave if they do not want to remain in the facility. Cole noted that if someone has committed a crime the crisis center is not an appropriate place for them and if they are arrested they will be put in jail. Also, if healthcare is required it is not an appropriate facility for the patient. There are seven patients in the center right now, and that has been a consistent number since the third day after the 11-bed facility&nbsp;opened.&nbsp;One patient was being taken to the center from Geary County Tuesday afternoon. Cole wanted to explain the value of&nbsp;the facility to the governing body. “What I’m finding out is that commissioners generally seem to understand what it’s value is. It’s a facility that can reduce the number of people who are in our hospital’s emergency room in a mental health crisis by providing an alternative to that hospital emergency room” Cole also added that because the center can intervene in people’s lives earlier rather than later it can reduce the number of people who commit a crime during an acute mental illness.

New regional crisis center is open for business

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573582146390.png">Photo courtesy KSU Foundation MANHATTAN —&nbsp;The estate of Otis and Wanda Gilliland,&nbsp;Wellington, has given $1.6 million to Kansas State University, according to a media release from the university. This gift has established the Gilliland K-State Family Scholarship, which creates match opportunities for 50 scholarships in support of students in the university’s College of Business Administration. New gifts of $30,000 will be matched with $30,000 from the Gillilands’ gift. Also, $10,000 will go into an expendable scholarship fund, making $2,000 scholarships immediately available to students for up to five years. The remaining $50,000 will go into the endowment, ensuring future generations of Wildcats will receive scholarships as well. Both Otis and Wanda Gilliland graduated from Kansas State University. Otis Gilliland earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering in 1948 and a bachelor’s in business administration from the College of Business Administration in 1949. Wanda Gilliland earned her bachelor’s degree in interior design in 1949 from the College of Health and Human Sciences. Otis Gilliland worked as an engineer for Boeing Aircraft Company in Wichita&nbsp;&nbsp;before his retirement in 1985. Wanda Gilliland died in 2013, and Otis Gilliland died in July 2019. “The scholarships made possible from the Gilliland family’s gift will have a profound impact on our student body,” said Kevin Gwinner, Edgerley family dean of the College of Business Administration. “With these scholarships, we will attract more student leaders, further challenge high-achieving students, and fully engage those who desire our unique academic offerings and extracurricular experiences that make our business graduates so highly demanded by employers. Because these scholarships will be endowed, the Gillilands’ generosity toward the business college will be felt for generations.”

Wellington couple donates $1.6 million to Kansas State

SALINA&nbsp;- The Office of U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall will be holding its second of three Medicare tele-town halls this Wednesday, Nov. 13, to provide Medicare recipients an opportunity to speak directly with Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) officials about their Medicare plans and questions&nbsp;during the 2019 Open Enrollment Season.<blockquote> </blockquote><blockquote>“As both a doctor and from helping my parents navigate the complexities of Medicare, I know it can get overwhelming. Whether you’re a new enrollee or perhaps you’re looking to select a health plan that best fits your needs, we want to help provide the information you need,”&nbsp;Dr. Marshall said.</blockquote> All calls are free of charge and open to all current Medicare recipients in Kansas. CMS officials from the Kansas City office will answer calls and provide additional information about plans, costs&nbsp;and changes in coverage opportunities. The next Medicare tele-town hall calls will be held:Wednesday, Nov. 13:&nbsp;10 a.m. – 11 a.m. CSTThe call-in phone number for all three calls will be:Dial-in Number:877-229-8493PIN:116489 Congressman Marshall encourages all Medicare recipients to take part in one of the upcoming calls and learn more about Medicare and their options during Open Enrollment season.

Congressman Marshall to hold Medicare tele-town halls

<a href="https://www.littleapplepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/parade-vd-two-e1573499737872.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.littleapplepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/parade-vd-two-e1573499737872.jpg" height="4032" width="3024"></a>The Veterans Day observance took center stage in Manhattan on Monday. The day began with a veterans breakfast hosted by the American Legion Post 17, followed by the annual parade and a commemorative program at Peace Memorial Auditorium. Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day and marked the end of hostilities of World War I that occurred at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. So the day is always recognized on Nov. 11th. The Flint Hills Veterans Coalition works in partnership with the Kansas State Army ROTC, Fort Riley, USO and other organizations on the parade. These are photos of the Veterans Day parade.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Manhattan celebrates Veterans Day with a parade

<a href="http://www.jcpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/henry-phase-one-.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.jcpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/henry-phase-one--292x300.jpg" height="300" width="292"></a>During the week of Nov. 12 - 15, construction crews will prepare to shift traffic to the southbound lane of Henry Drive between the railroad bridge to the Kansas River bridge. Traffic will continue to be restricted to one lane through the work zone, controlled by a traffic signal. Reconstruction of the northbound lane will begin Nov. 18 and continue through February 2020. Once the first phase of the project, from the Kansas River to the railroad is completed, work will begin on phase two in late February, from the roundabout at Ray Rd. to the river bridge.Throughout the project, traffic will be limited to one lane through the work zone, controlled by a traffic signal. Fort Riley expects the Henry Drive project to be completed by July. Drivers should expect long delays and may want to consider alternate routes during this construction. Fort Riley urges all drivers to be alert, use caution, obey reduced speed limits and be prepared to slow down or stop. The Visitor Control Center at Exit 301 will remain open during this project. Construction updates will be posted on the official Fort Riley Facebook page and the Fort Riley website at https://home.army.mil/riley/.Kirk HutchinsonPublic Affairs SpecialistFort Riley Garrison Public Affairs Office

Fort Riley releases Henry Drive update

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573574767059.png"> The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. JESSE MARK SEXTON, 33, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $500LAZARO JOSE RODRIGUEZ, 25, Hialeah, FL., Failure to Appear (2x) Bond $6000

Riley County Arrest Report Tuesday November 12

<a href="https://www.hayspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/WashburnTech7.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.hayspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/WashburnTech7.jpg" width="800" height="534"></a> Chris Neal / For the Kansas News Service By CELIA LLOPIS-JENSEN<a href="https://www.kcur.org/post/kansans-have-more-options-ever-2020-aca-marketplace-read-fine-print" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kansas News Service</a> TOPEKA — The <a href="https://www.healthcare.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2020 federal marketplace</a> for individual health insurance includes more options than ever for Kansas, and premiums for some of those plans are less expensive than 2019. But for the second year in a row, all of the plans will leave consumers footing the full bill for most out-of-network care. The silver lining: Two new insurance companies have jumped into Kansas this year, offering health plans in some of the state’s most populous counties. A third insurer that’s already active in Kansas City and its suburbs is expanding to 12 more southeast and central Kansas counties. Statewide, five insurers are offering 82 plans for 2020 — the most insurers since 2015 and the most plans since the marketplace launched in 2014. Though availability varies by county, it’s a significant change from this year (three insurers, 23 plans). Enrollment starts Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 15 for insurance policies that start on Jan. 1. For Kansans with questions about all the options, dozens of trained counselors and navigators across the state offer free guidance on comparing plans and applying. “It is relatively easy to compare plans, but you still have to do a lot of legwork,” said University of Kansas professor Jean Hall, who directs the Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies. “I strongly recommend that people work with the navigators.” <blockquote>Check for federally designated counselors and navigators near you <a href="http://coverks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/Health-Insurance-Marketplaces/Downloads/2019-Navigator-Grant-Recipients.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;Search for the health insurance plans available in your county <a href="https://www.healthcare.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</blockquote> Pro tip from Hall: Sometimes online information from insurers about their networks is out of date, so consider calling to confirm whether specific health care providers are still included in a given plan. No PPOs in 2020 Preferred provider organization (PPO) plans have disappeared from the marketplace across Kansas and much of the country, according to Katherine Hempstead, a senior policy adviser at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in New Jersey. Kansas also mirrors the national trend with the addition of more insurers and plans this year. Hempstead describes companies as “bullish” right now. “They’re entering the market in more places and they’re offering more things,” she said. “There’s a lot of optimism.” But the lack of PPOs can be especially bad for people who need specialized care, Hall said. “If people have different types of chronic conditions,” she said, “one of their specialists may be in network but the other one may not be. And that can be a real problem.” In 2020, most plans are exclusive provider organization (EPO) options, but some Kansans can also pick from health maintenance organization (HMO) plans. Unlike PPOs that often cost more and help with out-of-network bills, <a href="https://khn.org/news/hows-a-consumer-to-know-what-health-plan-is-best/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HMOs and EPOs</a> restrict coverage to their networks. Some networks include more doctors and specialists than others. HMO plans generally require customers to go through a primary care provider to access specialists. New options include some cheaper plans with small networks, as well as zero-deductible plans that make you pay more in cost-sharing, Hempstead said. The new insurers on this year’s market are Oscar Insurance Company and Cigna Health &amp; Life Insurance. They join Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, Ambetter (a.k.a. Centene subsidiary Sunflower State Health Plan) and Medica. Ambetter will expand to southeast and central Kansas. Premiums and income-based discounts Many Kansans will see lower rates in 2020. The benchmark silver plan for a 27-year-old is dropping $40 to an average premium of $412 in 2020, according to the <a href="https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Data-Resources/QHP-Choice-Premiums.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services</a>. Ambetter rates in particular will drop more than 8% after the company <a href="https://www.kcur.org/post/health-insurers-have-give-back-14-billion-and-kansans-get-fattest-checks#stream/0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gave hefty rebates</a> this fall to customers who overpaid on 2018 premiums. Many people may not realize they qualify for discounts. Last year, more than 85% of people got income-based tax credits, <a href="https://www.khi.org/policy/article/19-32" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Kansas Health Institute* says</a>. With those, the institute pegs a net average premium at $76 a month. <blockquote><a href="https://www.healthcare.gov/lower-costs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This federal tool checks whether you might qualify for tax credits and other help.</a></blockquote> Navigators and other ACA help Navigators, who help people choose plans, used to be more common, but the Trump administration cut most funding for them. Still, there are dozens of certified application counselors across the state that serve the same function without the navigator label. Healthcare.gov also operates a hotline (1-800-318-2596). Shannon Little-Haines, who oversees navigators at Ascension Via Christi in Wichita, recommends people bring plenty of specifics to the conversation. “We generally ask that they bring a list of their medications, any specialists and doctors that they see,” she said. “Then we can compare the plans side-by-side.” *The Kansas Health Institute receives support from the Kansas Health Foundation, a funder of the Kansas News Service.Celia Llopis-Jepsen reports on consumer health and education for the Kansas News Service. You can follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Celia_LJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Celia_LJ</a> or email her at celia@kcur.org. The Kansas News Service is a collaboration of KCUR, Kansas Public Radio, KMUW and High Plains Public Radio focused on the health and well-being of Kansans, their communities and civic life.

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