SALINA — Authorities say one person has been injured in an explosion at a Salina plant that makes vehicle batteries. Saline County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Jim Hughes says the explosion was reported just before 6 a.m. Friday at Exide Technologies. He says he had no details about the reported injury or the cause of the explosion. A spokeswoman for Exide Technologies didn’t immediately return a phone message from The Associated Press.
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Officers filed a report for theft, reckless driving, and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle in the300 block of Seth Child in Manhattan on April 18, 2019, at approximately 2:50 PM. Officers listed the State of Kansas and Waters True Value of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported a known female and a known male suspect took wire. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $988.00. Officers filed a report for theft in the 8000 block of Longhorn in Manhattan on April 18, 2019, at approximately 3:20 PM. Officers listed Katherine Pope, 35 of…
MANHATTAN — With a swing of a sledgehammer by Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services Secretary Laura Howard, Pawnee Mental Health ceremonially broke ground — or rather drywall — on its new voluntary Crisis Stabilization Center Thursday. The formation of the center is the result of years of work from stakeholders from across the community and representatives at multiple levels. Residents and stakeholders have brought up a need for more mental health services since 2010 when the Riley County Mental Health Task Force was created. Pawnee Executive Director Robbin Cole says that need was compounded when the state placed…
A parking study for Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 was presented to the board of education Wednesday night. The study was done by the Wantman Group, Inc. (WGI) out of Housont, TX. The study was conducted to determine if current parking inventory was adequate for future conditions . Parking Solutions Division Senior Project Manager Nicole Chinea was with her team about a month to check the situation. Chinea came back to present her findings to the board Wednesday night. One of the key components of the study was the relocation of the 6th graders from the elementary schools, to the middle schools. …
TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that Gov. Laura Kelly cannot file a brief in support of a law that would add about $90 million annually to public school funding. The governor on Monday asked the court for permission to file the brief in support of a bill she signed April 5. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports the court said on Wednesday that such motions, called amicus briefs, must be filed 30 days before oral arguments in a case. The arguments on the latest effort to address school finance litigation are scheduled for May 9. Four school districts sued…
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 700 block of Dondee in Manhattan on April 17, 2018, at approximately 6:20 PM. Officers listed Cynthia Ross, 28 and Danielle Ross, 28 both of Manhattan as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect took dishes, blankets, and DVDs. The estimated total loss associated with this report is approximately $590.00. Police ask that anyone with information please 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 $1,000.00. Dalton…
Wednesday’s show previewed the Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 Board of Education meeting tonight. Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid and Board Member Darrell Edie discussed topics including refinancing the 2009 bond, a parking study regarding district school lots and the bullying prevention annual report. Manhattan Area Technical College President Jim Genandt also stopped by the KMAN studio. He discussed their recent open house, the growing trend of career technical education signing days and enrollment for the next academic year.
After a pursuit, Junction City Police arrested a man on a host of charges in the early morning hours of Tuesday, according to officials. Jerry Hassler was arrested after 12:30 a.m. and is charged with driving with a canceled, suspended or revoked license as well as possession of a controlled substance and intent to distribute within 1,000 feet. Additional charges include attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, reckless driving, failure to yield to both a motor vehicle and stop signs, speed violations, obstruction, permitting a dangerous animal to be at large and driving with a defective tail lamp. Hassler…
KANSAS CITY — A 52-year-old Wyandotte County Sheriff’s deputy has been charged with sexual crimes involving a victim under 14. District Attorney Mark Dupree said Wednesday that Michael Mastel is charged with three counts of sexual exploitation of a child and one count each of rape and aggravated criminal sodomy. Dupree says the investigation began last year when the child came forward. He says Mastel knew the child but not through his work as a deputy. Sheriff Donald Ash said Mastel is on leave without pay. Mastel has worked at the sheriff’s office since 2010. The sodomy is alleged to…
WICHITA — A judge has rejected a move by Spirit Boeing Employees Association seeking to dismiss the lawsuit filed by a Muslim aerospace engineer alleging discrimination stemming from a party at a Kansas lake. U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson ruled Tuesday that there remains a genuine issue of material fact as to whether Munir Zanial’s rights were violated on the basis of race, religion or national origin. The Malaysian national of Indian ancestry rented a pavilion at the group’s lake in 2017 to celebrate Malaysian Independence Day. The lawsuit alleges the association suspended his rental privileges and reported him to…