Officers filed a report for theft in the 600 block of Pecan Cir in Manhattan on February 14, 2019, at approximately 10:35 AM. Officers listed Olsen Rentals of Olsburg as the victim when it was reported a known male suspect failed to deliver items paid for by the victim. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $975.00. Officers filed a report for theft in the 1500 block of Hayes Dr in Manhattan on February 14, 2019, at approximately 4:35 PM. Officers listed Krystal Lantz, 34 of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect…
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A bill co-sponsored by multiple Kansas representatives refers to homosexuality as an extension of a religious belief and would introduce a new definition for same-sex marriages. The bill was sponsored by 62nd district Rep. Randy Garber and co-sponsored by 39th district Rep. Owen Donohue, 51st district Ron Highland of Wamego and a number of others. It defines any marriage between same-sex partners alongside bestiality and objectophilia as “parody marriages” and prohibits the state from “enforcing, endorsing, respecting or favoring” any policies that legally permit or respect such marriages or to appropriate any benefits to anyone in such marriages. It also…
Matt Hall joins the show after spending 5 days in Texas for K-State basketball’s southwest road trip to Waco and Austin. Also, plenty of exciting hijinks today. 0:00 – K-State basketball is a big deal 23:16 – Carti update, love tonight for Dean Wade? and KU in trouble 32:31 – Jim Leavitt gets left out at Oregon 41:36 – Welcome Aboard Minister 46:48 – Songs and Pain 58:46 – SNDub 1:13:29 – All Big 12 Teams
City of Manhattan Public Works crews patched 2,502 potholes in January 2019. That’s up over 2,400 from January 2018’s total of 94 patched potholes. But that’s an improvement from January 2017, according to city engineer Brian Johnson. He says they patched 3,961 potholes in January 2017. According to Johnson, that’s specifically related to the amount of precipitation as well as repeated freezes. According to the National Weather Service, Manhattan saw 0.73 of precipitation in January 2019, 0.51 inches in 2018, and 1.45 inches in 2017. With 2 to 4 inches of snow forecast to be possible through Saturday, Johnson says city crews are ready…
Fort Riley Financial Readiness Program Manager Clint Strutt joined In Focus Thursday to discuss Military Saves Week (Feb. 25 through March 2) and Army Emergency Relief. Manhattan Catholic Schools Principal Scott Hulshoff and Flint Hills Christian Schools Principal Tim McDonald provided school enrollment updates and highlighted upcoming programs and events.
Officers filed a report for indecent liberties with a child and unlawful transmission of visual depiction of a child in Manhattan on February 13, 2019, at approximately 8:40 AM. Officers listed a 14-year-old female as the victim and a 14-year-old male as the suspect. Due to the nature of the crime reported, no further information will be released. Joseph Stepney, 40 of Manhattan was arrested while at the Riley County District Court in Manhattan on February 13, 2019, at approximately 6:15 PM. Stepney was arrested on the offenses of parole violation. Stepney was issued no bond, causing him to remain confined at…
The Riley Cemetery has sustained thousands of dollars in damage after what’s being described as an act of vandalism. An unknown vehicle drove through the cemetery sometime between the evening of February 4 and February 6, tearing ruts in a 25 by 150 feet long portion of the lawn. A photo was published in the Riley Countian Newspaper Wednesday. Riley Cemetery Board President Jeff Holmes says that no headstones were damaged, but that the ruts in the lawn could cost about $2,500 to repair. He says they’ll be making attempts to smooth out the surface and replant grass. According to…
TOPEKA — A top election official has told Kansas lawmakers that a database that checks if voters are registered in multiple states hasn’t been used since 2017 and won’t be used again this year. Kansas elections director Bryan Caskey said Tuesday his office under former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach also chose not to make $20,000 in security upgrades to the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program it administers. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports Caskey told the House Elections Committee that Secretary of State Scott Schwab has ordered a review of Crosscheck to determine whether to entirely abandon it. Twenty-eight states…
LAWRENCE — Lawrence city commissioners appear open to a proposal to significantly reduce the fines for possession of small amounts of marijuana in the city. During a work session Tuesday, the commission reviewed a draft ordinance that proposed reducing the minimum fine for possessing 32 grams or less of marijuana from $200 to $50 for first-time offenders. The Lawrence Journal-World reports commissioners indicated they were interested in reducing the fine to $1 for first- and second-time offenders. Court costs would remain $63. Mayor Lisa Larsen said she is in favor of doing anything to decriminalize possession of small amounts of…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 500 block of Poyntz in Manhattan on February 12, 2019, at approximately 4:55 PM. Officers listed Chad Robertson, 45 of St. George as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took the victims 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $4,000.00. Police ask that anyone with information 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. Michael Sledd, 27 of Manhattan…