Author: KMAN Staff

A 44-year-old Manhattan woman was injured Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Tuttle Creek Boulevard and McCall Road. According to the RCPD, officers responded to the crash just after 2 p.m. and found a 2005 Dodge Dakota, driven by Theresa Moriconi, 58, of Manhattan, had struck a 2000 Dodge Durango driven by Tommy Dishman, 44, of Manhattan. A passenger in the Durango, Michelle Dishman, 44, of Manhattan, was transported by Riley County EMS to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of her injuries.

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The RCPD is investigating a reported theft involving fraudulent checks deposited into a bank account in Manhattan. According to the RCPD, officers filed a report for theft and giving a worthless check just after 3 p.m. Wednesday in the 500 block of Humboldt Street. UMB Bank was listed as the victim after a known 48-year-old woman allegedly deposited fraudulent checks into an account. The total estimated loss is $3,705.60.

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Officers filed a report for theft of property or services and giving a worthless check at approximately 3:19 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2026 in the 500 block of Humboldt Street. UMB Bank was listed as the victim when it was reported a known 48-year-old female suspect deposited fraudulent checks into an account. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $3,705.60. Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 2:16 p.m. on Oct. 21 near Tuttle Creek Blvd. and McCall Road. Upon arrival, officers found a 2005 Dodge Dakota, driven by Theresa Moriconi, 58, of Manhattan,…

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An 80-year-old Solomon woman was killed Wednesday evening after being struck by a vehicle while retrieving mail along Solomon Road in Dickinson County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 8 p.m. near Solomon Road and 2700 Avenue. The crash report states Katherine R. Worthen, 80, of Solomon, had parked her 2024 Nissan in the northbound lane, facing south, and exited the vehicle to retrieve mail from a mailbox. A northbound 2013 Honda Civic, driven by Andrea D. Macoubrie, 47, of Clay Center, reportedly swerved to the right and struck the parked Nissan and Worthen before…

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Today, it’s a busy one, as Mitch Fortner gets us exclusive interviews from Kansas City, as both K-State men’s and women’s basketball are at the T-Mobile Center for Big 12 media days! We’ll also catch up with Mitch Holthus as the Chiefs prepare for a huge game against the Seahawks on Sunday night. https://www.youtube.com/live/egHZCO1Sl9E?si=8s5f3SXDYkDwEO9w Full Show Segment 1 – ESPN color analyst Fran Fraschilla Segment 2 – Big 12 Coordinator of Officials John Higgins Segment 3 – “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus Segment 4 – K-State MBB HC Casey Alexander + WBB HC Jeff Mittie Segment 5 – K-State…

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The Kansas Department of Agriculture is searching for a new chief engineer after announcing Tuesday Earl Lewis will retire from the post on Nov. 20. Lewis served in the KDA division of water resources for six years and led the division in serving Kansas water users. In his role he oversaw the administration of more than 30,000 active water rights, four interstate water compacts and the state program regulating dams and other water structures. “I thank Earl Lewis for the leadership he has provided to water issues in Kansas throughout his career,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “Water has been a…

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Wabaunsee County Sheriff Eric Kirsch is offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of those responsible for extensive damage to county-owned construction equipment near Alta Vista. According to Kirsch, two excavators belonging to the Wabaunsee County Road and Bridge Department were deliberately damaged over Labor Day weekend at a worksite on Old K-10 Road. Authorities said someone cut all the hydraulic lines on one excavator and poured approximately two gallons of water into the hydraulic system of another. The estimated cost of repairs ranges from $40,000 to more than $100,000, with the expenses falling on county…

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A 19-year-old Riley man was arrested early Wednesday on multiple allegations, including aggravated assault, attempted aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer and fleeing or attempting to elude police. According to the RCPD, Austin Keith Truesdale was arrested just before 4 a.m. Wednesday near K-18 and 12th Street following a reported reckless driving incident Tuesday night in the 500 block of Pierre Street in Manhattan. Truesdale faces two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of attempted aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, two counts of attempted aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, one…

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