Author: KMAN Staff

Joshue Serrano, 22, of Manhattan was arrested in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on April 25, 2024, at approximately 1:20 PM.  Serrano was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for rape- sexual intercourse with a mentally deficient victim and aggravated sexual battery of a mentally deficient victim. Total bond was set at $25,000. Serrano was not confined at the time of this report.

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Officers filed a report of criminal destruction of property in the 2600 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd on April 24, 2024, at approximately 1:19 PM.  Officers listed a 70-yeal-old male as the victim when it was reported upon checking on his stored motorhome he discovered damage consisting of a compartment on the motorhome being forced open by an unknown suspect.  Estimated damage to the motorhome is $2,000. 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 to $1,000. Amy Roth, 38, of Manhattan was arrested…

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Officers filed a report of an injury accident in the 800 block of Griffith Drive on April 23, 2024, at approximately 8:43 PM.  Officers report a a vehicle traversed a parking lot, striking a curb and a sign before heading downhill through some bushed before coming to a stop.  Officers listed the driver of the single car accident as Ulises Soto, 25, of Manhattan with KDOT and a 75 year-old male as the victims of the accident.  The cause of the accident is still under investigation. Soto was transported to Via Christi for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Macaiah Anderson,…

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – K-State used a four-run third inning to hand Omaha a 6-4 defeat Tuesday night at Tointon Family Stadium. “Important win for our program,” said K-State head baseball coach Pete Hughes. “We are heading down the homestretch. Every game is so valuable even on Tuesdays, there are RPI ramifications, and I thought it was a solid team effort.” “Sometimes after an emotional weekend, you worry about energy coming into the park, and that includes our fans too. They also get caught up in emotional conference weekends and want to rest on Tuesdays too. The key is just…

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Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 13:31 Segment 3 – 20:18 On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus Ascension Via Christi President and CEO Bob Copple talks about pediatric support transition for newborn care, changes at the 6th Street Clinic including the new Dispensary of Hope pharmacy and Diamonds & Denim fundraiser in Wamego this weekend. Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation (ECODEVO) Executive Director Shanna Goodman discusses her new role, goals for the upcoming year and thoughts on economic development partnerships.

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In our ongoing commitment to transparency and accessibility, we provide a summary of calls for service and reports filed by our agency. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to protect community members from being victimized further and to follow local, state, and federal law. Manhattan, Kan. – Officers filed a report of animal cruelty in the 6000 block of Tuttle Terrace on April 22, 2024, at approximately 1:29 PM.  Vet Med staff reported to officers a cat was brought in that had been shot by an arrow on April 20, 2024 at approximately 9:00 PM.  Vet Med aided…

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Pottawatomie County Commissioners signed a disaster declaration Monday, following severe storm damage in the eastern part of the county late last week. Emergency Management Director Jennifer Merrow says the National Weather Service was on site Friday week assessing damage in St. Marys. Weather officials estimate a downburst, that included wind speeds of up to 95 mph, impacted the area around the high school, where roof damage was reported. Storms led to power outages Thursday and Friday, with Bluestem reporting damage to at least eight of its power poles. If the State of Kansas should decide to provide public assistance through…

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