Author: KMAN Staff

A Junction City man with multiple prior felony convictions and a history in the Kansas prison system is facing new drug and weapons charges following his latest arrest. According to the Junction City Police Department, Brandon Lloyd Welty, 27, of Junction City, was arrested at approximately 2:25 p.m. Friday in the 500 block of West Seventh Street. Welty was booked into the Geary County Detention Center on suspicion of possession of an unknown controlled substance, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal carrying of a weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use it. Jail records show he…

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Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.

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The owner of the planned site for the Rock the Plains concert announced late Friday night that this year’s event is no longer happening. The event was scheduled for Aug. 7-8 at 32750 Wabaunsee Road in Alma. The land owner, Patrick Shannon, said on Facebook that he had made a similar post several days ago, but event organizers asked him to take it down until artists signed off on the cancellation. No official announcement from event organizers has been released at the time of publication. Shannon said he put out this new announcement when he saw tickets are still for…

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Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.

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Drivers in Manhattan will encounter another closure on Anderson Avenue beginning next week as work continues on the Anderson Avenue Water, Street and Stormwater Improvement Project. City officials said Anderson Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Connecticut Avenue and Canfield Drive from Monday, July 27, through Sunday, Aug. 9. The closure will allow crews to complete Phase 2A paving in the eastbound lanes between Timberlane Drive/College Heights Road and Oakdale Drive. During the closure, no through traffic will be permitted on the affected stretch of Anderson Avenue. Motorists are encouraged to use Claflin Road as the designated detour…

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On today’s edition of The Game, Lebron James will once again be playing with a D Wade, this time Dean Wade, in Philadelphia. Also, the human cyborg that is Patrick Mahomes has officially been cleared for training camp, and we draw for the next movie in the Summer of Coleture! Full Show Segment 1 – LeBron James joins Dean Wade in Philly Segment 2 – Patrick Mahomes fully cleared to practice Segment 3 – Summer of Coleture/Ask Us Anything

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The Sunset Zoo will host its annual Water Safari on Aug. 1, featuring educational booths, family activities and local food vendors. While regular zoo admission rates apply, families using the Sunflower Summer app can gain free general zoo entry to attend the event. Sunflower Summer is a program by Kansas Tourism offering families a way to explore the state with free admission for one child and one adult to various museums, zoos, historical attractions and nature centers. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.

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A Junction City man is facing multiple charges after his latest arrest, according to Geary County jail records. Robert Lee Calvert, 39, of Junction City, was booked into the Geary County Detention Center at 1:26 a.m. July 22 following his arrest by the Junction City Police Department. He was released on a $10,000 bond on July 23. According to jail records, Calvert’s latest case includes allegations of violating a protection order, possession of marijuana, possession of an unknown controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use it, and introducing contraband into a correctional or care facility. He also…

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On today’s edition of The Game, Purple Reign falls in the second game of their TBT first round matchup with JHX Hoops, necessitating a winner takes all Game 3 on Friday evening. Also, we hear more from Casey Alexander with the media earlier this week and why is the SEC canceling series with Big 12 teams? Full Show Segment 1 – JHX Hoops takes game two over Purple Reign Segment 2 – More from Coach Alexander on KSU’s summer and coming together Segment 3 – SEC canceling series with Big 12 teams

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