Brandon sits down with representatives from Everybody Counts and Pawnee Mental Health to discuss local business and upcoming local events for each organization.
Author: KMAN Staff
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1300 block of N. Manhattan Ave. in Manhattan on July 26, 2023, around 7:45 a.m. after a 30-year-old man reported his car was “keyed” causing approximately $500 worth of damage. 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. Officers filed a report for theft in the 800 block of Fremont St. in Manhattan on July 26, 2023, around 11:45 a.m. after a 50-year-old man reported his black Switz Cruz motorized bicycle…
Big 12 presidents and chancellors voted unanimously Wednesday night to accept Colorado as a new member, clearing the way for the school to leave the Pac-12 and rejoin the conference, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Big 12 was not making its expansion plans public with Colorado still needing to go through a formal process on its campus and officially apply for membership. ESPN first reported the vote. The university’s board of regents has a special meeting scheduled for Thursday with athletics operations on the agenda.…
22-year-old Jimmie Dodson of Topeka was arrested around 1:15 p.m. on July 25th on two Riley County District Court warrants for probation violation. These warrants stem from past charges for two separate incidents. In September of 2019, Dodson was charged with burglary of a motor vehicle, theft, attempted burglary of a motor vehicle, attempted theft and two counts of criminal damage to property. Dodson was also charged, in September of 2020, with possession of meth and possession of THC. Dodson is now confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $30,000.
Segment 1 Riley County USD 378 Superintendent Cliff Williams, new Riley County High School Principal Charles Kipp and Riley County Grade School Principal Jared Larson join the program to discuss the upcoming school year. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 7/26/23: Riley County USD 378 Segment 2 New Blue Valley USD 384 Superintendent Rex Boley joined us to look ahead to back-to-school activities in his district. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 7/26/23: USD 384 Segment 3 Geary County USD 475 Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston provided an update on summer activities and looks ahead to the 2023-24 school year. News…
Jimmie Dodson, 22, of Topeka was arrested on July 25, 2023, around 1:15 p.m. on two Riley County District Court warrants for probation violation. These warrants stem from original charges of possession of meth, possession of THC, burglary of a motor vehicle, theft, attempted burglary of a motor vehicle, attempted theft, and two counts of criminal damage to property. Dodson remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $30,000.
A Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday on several charges of child sex crimes. According to the Riley County Police Department, the charges against 18-year-old Darryl Klemick are in connection to multiple incidents involving a now 16-year-old female, known to Klemick. The alleged incidents occurred between November 2022 and May 2023. Klemick was already confined on previous charges when RCPD arrested him Tuesday on three counts of electronic solicitation, four counts each of sexual exploitation of a child and unlawful sexual relations, as well as five counts of unlawful voluntary sexual relations. Klemick was issued a $150,000 bond on these charges…
Manhattan City Hall is closed today, due to the air conditioning system being out of service. Repairs are ongoing but city staff are currently working remotely. Other facilities are not affected and remain open with normal hours. The City will be open for business by phone only today. The customer service line is 785-587-2480. Residents can also pay their bills online at cityofmhk.com.
One person was injured Tuesday in a crash in Wamego. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a Nissan Rogue failed to yield at the intersection of Hwy 24 and K-99, shortly after 5 p.m. colliding with a southbound Ford Fiesta. The driver of the Ford, 18-year-old Elijah Bergmeier, of Wamego was transported to Wamego Health Center for a suspected minor injury. The 15-year-old driver of the other car and a 41-year-old passenger were not injured.
Manhattan City Commissioners heard updates Tuesday from the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce on economic development throughout the community. Chamber Director of Economic Development Daryn Soldan said 2023 has been a successful year with multiple projects on the horizon, recent business attraction and significantly improved labor statistics. Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills Founder Sheila Ellis-Glasper also updated the board on organization activity throughout 2023 and said one notable change this year is a collaboration with Hy-Vee. Ellis-Glasper said it isn’t just specific programs within the organization that are receiving interest and recognition. The board also heard from the Manhattan…