Multiple incidents were reported by the RCPD over the weekend of June 28-29, 2025, including thefts, domestic disturbances, and a kidnapping arrest. Among the cases was the arrest of Ivan Krdzic, 36, of Santa Rosa, California. Krdzic was taken into custody in the 100 block of E. Poyntz Avenue on June 28. He faces multiple charges including kidnapping with intent to inflict bodily harm or terrorize, domestic battery, stalking, criminal threat, harassment via telecommunications device, and criminal deprivation of property. He is confined at the Riley County Jail with a bond set at $350,000. Another arrest was made early June…
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The RCPD responded to multiple incidents on June 27 and early June 28, including a mix of traffic accidents, battery, domestic violence, drug-related activity, and DUI arrests. Among the notable incidents, officers were called to three injury crashes — one at Claflin Road and Westloop Place, another in the 11000 block of Anderson Avenue, and a third at Tuttle Cove Road and Highway 13. There were also several non-injury accidents reported throughout the day, including multiple at the intersection of East Poyntz Avenue and Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Overnight, a battery incident was reported at Jimmy John’s on Moro Street, and…
A Hutchinson man was hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on K-13 near Cedar Creek Road. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 43-year-old Zachary Lynn Stinson was driving south around 2 p.m. when his 2003 Toyota entered a curve near mile marker 3. The vehicle crossed into the northbound lane, then swerved back into the southbound lane after encountering oncoming traffic. Stinson lost control, veered onto the east shoulder, struck two guardrails, and ultimately collided with a tree. Stinson was wearing a seatbelt and was transported by Life Star to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka with suspected serious injuries.…
Junction City Police say all three suspects involved in a Wednesday night pursuit and subsequent manhunt are in custody. Deputies arrested 23-year-old Desmond Gragston and 23-year-old Derrick Givens, both of Kentucky, Thursday morning without incident. Both are charged with felony possession and distribution charges and interference with law enforcement. They are being held in the Geary County Jail. The pair had fled on foot, along with 24-year-old Robeon Downs, also of Kentucky, when their vehicle became disabled on I-70 near McDowell Creek Road just before midnight Thursday. Downs faces similar charges and is also charged with felony flee and elude…
On July 4, Wamego becomes “Boomtown USA.” Voted the “Best Fireworks Show in Kansas,” the pyrotechnic experience Wamego puts on annually is immersive and major. On today’s show, Mike is joined by Chris Hupe and Neil Ebert, who volunteer their expertise and leadership to make the show happen. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
Officers filed a report for domestic battery and criminal damage to property in Manhattan on June 26, 2025, at approximately 7:03 p.m. A 58-year-old man was listed as the victim and a 57-year-old woman was listed as the suspect. Candy George, 57, of Ogden was arrested for domestic battery and criminal damage to property. George was issued a total bond of $6,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up…
A Kentucky man was arrested Thursday morning after an overnight manhunt, stemming from a high speed chase on Interstate 70. According to the Junction City Police Department, 24-year-old Robeon Downs and two other suspects fled after their vehicle became disabled near McDowell Creek Road, shortly before midnight. A search of the suspect vehicle found 84 pounds of marijuana and over $18,000 in cash. Downs was eventually located and taken into custody on several charges including felony flee and elude, interference with law enforcement and drug charges. The other two suspects remained at large as of Thursday morning, but police said…
A Kansas City woman is in custody after police allege she made a bomb threat at a Manhattan restaurant. The Riley County Police Department says 41-year-old Tisha Steenrod walked into the Taco Bell at 1155 Westport Road at around 5 p.m. Wednesday and told employees she had an explosive device. Officers were called to the restaurant a short time later and confirmed no explosive devices in the building. Steenrod was arrested on a charge of aggravated criminal threat. She remains in custody on a $15,000 bond. Click here for more local news.
Big Brothers Big Sisters provides a structured program where adults volunteer to be mentors to young people. Today Mike is joined by volunteer Big Sister Kitra Cooper and lead professional staffer Michelle Sink to discuss the value of youth mentorship, and the impactful connections that have evolved from the program. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 7800 block of Country Rd. in Riley on June 25, 2025, at approximately 11:02 a.m. A 67-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took his utility trailer and miscellaneous tools. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,100. Anyone with information can 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 of up to $1,000. James Johnson, 23, of Manhattan, KS was arrested…