INDEPENDENCE — A southeast Kansas sheriff has been charged with two misdemeanors stemming from a driving under the influence arrest. Montgomery County Sheriff Robert Dierks was charged Friday with interference with a law enforcement officer and witness intimidation. His first appearance was Wednesday. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said in a news release that the summons says the alleged crimes occurred on Jan. 27, 2018, in Montgomery County. The release didn’t say what role Dierks played in the DUI arrest. The Montgomery County Chronicle wrote that Dierks urged his deputies and staff in an email Saturday to “continue to conduct…
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LAWRENCE — A grand jury that was impaneled to investigate former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has adjourned without bringing an indictment. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that documents it obtained Wednesday said that the grand jury found “no cognizable crime under the laws of the State of Kansas.” No other information was released. The grand jury was called after a successful citizen petition drive. Steven Davis, who initiated the petition drive, alleged that Kobach’s office failed to properly register several voters in 2016 who applied for registration while renewing their driver’s licenses or filling out an online form. Kobach’s…
WICHITA — A motion has been filed asking a federal judge to drop five charges remaining against Sedgwick County Commissioner Michael O’Donnell’s. Jurors on Monday found O’Donnell not guilty of 21 counts of wire fraud but deadlocked on two counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering. A motion filed Wednesday asks U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren to dismiss those remaining counts without prejudice, meaning they could be refiled. Prosecutors are expected to announce Friday whether they will pursue the case. The Wichita Eagle reports O’Donnell said Wednesday he’s glad common sense prevailed but he’s sorry the legal…
Multiple organizations at Kansas State University have partnered to host a SNAP advocacy training Thursday afternoon. The training is hosted by Kansas Appleseed in coordination with Cats’ Cupboard, ECM and Food Recovery Network. Geared toward college students but open to everyone, its intent is to teach folks how to navigate and help others navigate the SNAP application. According to a 2014 study, nearly 40 percent of K-State students experienced some level of food insecurity. The state average for Kansas residents is 12.9 percent. The training will be at ECM on 904 Sunset Avenue from 4 to 6 p.m.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 2000 block of Little Kitten Ave in Manhattan on March 6, 2019, at approximately 1:30 PM. Officers listed Loretta Campell, 85 of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took her ring. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $4,000.00. Officers filed a report for burglary in the 600 block of Allen Rd in Manhattan on March 6, 2019, at approximately 12:30 PM. Officers listed William Jump, 57 of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took miscellaneous jewelry and change.…
It is a Matt Hall Wednesday, one day after KU’s reign of terror in the Big 12 has officially ended, the focus shifts to K-State’s Big 12 title chances and some rememberance of the streak. Joining the show to start off is Jerry Palm, the CBS Sports bracketologist. 0:00 – Jerry Palm 15:35 – KU got smacked by OU 26:41 – Pro Day at KSU 37:18 – Matt Hall Burger 40:54 – Cats v Sooners 52:40 – No Shayok for ISU 1:03:51 – Is that what gets you drafted? – Wrapping it up
If you’d like to get down at a classic disco party and help raise funds for cancer research in the process, then get your polyester ready for a party coming up in April. The 8th annual Polyester Party is schedule for April 5 at the KSU Johnson Cancer Research Center at 7 p.m. The night features a live performance by Kansas City’s Disco Dick and the Mirrorballs, a bra art contest, a photo booth as well as food and a cash bar. Registration is required, tickets cost $60 for an individual or a 10-person table package for $500 — and…
Eight new public infrastructure projects are on the horizon for the Stonehaven Addition, Unit 2 subdivision. The Manhattan City Commission unanimously approved petitions for the projects and to create benefit districts to divide up costs for them at its Tuesday meeting. The projects include the extension of Amherst Avenue, a new roundabout at the intersection of Amherst and Miller Parkway, a detention dam and multiple waterline improvements. The cost to the city at large is estimated at $1.3 million for all projects, with the remainder of the total $5.7 million being assessed to benefiting property owners per their petition. The…
The Riley County 4-H hosted their 3rd annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge at Pottorf Hall in Cico Park on Thursday. 15 Manhattan High School students got the chance to present their ideas for a business or product to a panel of judges and the public. The judges included area entrepreneurs and business owners. 4-H Agent John Jobe says the contest is a pitch competition that is similar to the TV show Shark Tank. After presenting their ideas, the students are then judged on three different categories. The first is a formally written business plan, second is their ability to deliver a trade-show…
Wednesday’s In Focus featured a preview of the USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden School Board meeting including a discussion on the new elementary school planned for Blue Township, Spring Break and the principal search for Manhattan High School. Manhattan Housing Authority Executive Director Joann Sutton and Housing Board Vice Chair Phil Anderson joined us with an update on rental units available at the Manhattan Towers building near downtown. We also heard from Linda Uthoff about the performances of MAME happening at the Columbian Theatre in Wamego.