SALINA — Authorities say a carjacking suspect has been shot and wounded in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement in central Kansas. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says in a news release that 24-year-old Colt Wright, of Derby, has undergone surgery at a Salina hospital. The release says Salina police began chasing him around 5 p.m. Tuesday after he stole a Jeep Wrangler at gunpoint. The release says he shot at law enforcement officers and hit a patrol vehicle before crashing in a rural area. The release says Wright then was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with a…
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Officers filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property in the 500 block of Fremont in Manhattan on February 5, 2019, at approximately 3:00 PM. Officers listed Jeffrey Dendurent, 27 and Mikayla Dendurent, 23 both of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect damaged their door and took miscellaneous electronic items. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,050.00. 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…
After 50 years of standing tall in City Park, Johnny Kaw will be getting a bit of an upgrade with start of a new renovation project. The project groundbreaking took place yesterday at the statue in City Park. The project was funded by a multitude of donations and help from individuals and organizations from around the community. The $279,000 project has received nearly one-third of funding from $85,000 cash pledges. Remaining construction costs will be donated with in-kind donations of materials and labor by area businesses and building trades companies. Mayor Mike Dodson comments. Friends of Johnny Kaw Chair Ed Klimek opened the ceremony with a…
The Riley County commissioners on Monday heard a report from the Riley County Police Department on vehicle accidents in Riley County for 2018. In the report, presented by RCPD Captain Richard Fink, the RCPD has been able to keep the number of accidents down from their 2018 goal of 13 accidents per one thousand people. Fink said it was close, but they still came in under. “Overall it was a good year and will hopefully continue to stay below that 13-1,” said Fink, “It was a risky goal for us because the numbers had been climbing year after year.” Fink said…
KANSAS CITY, Kansas — A former bank teller in Leavenworth has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $125,000. Federal prosecutors say 42-year-old Charles Lee Staples pleaded guilty Monday to embezzlement by a bank employee. He was a bank teller at Mutual Savings Association in Leavenworth. An audit revealed that Staples took the money from his teller drawer. He entered false entries in bank reports to cover his crimes. As part of his plea, Staples agreed to pay back the full amount of the theft. He will be sentenced April 22. Both parties agreed to recommend a sentence of three years…
TOPEKA — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says it is investigating reports of sexual abuse by clergy in the state’s four Catholic dioceses. In a news release issued Tuesday, the KBI encouraged all victims of clergy abuse to contact the agency. In November, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt asked the KBI to investigate clergy sexual abuse allegations. The KBI appointed a task force of six special agents who will investigate abuse reports of clergy sexual abuse from the public and review church documents. The KBI task force will work with prosecutors and law enforcement to determine if any of the…
TOPEKA — Fifty-five Kansas lawmakers are co-sponsoring a bill that would ban discrimination in the private sector based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill introduced Monday would protect LGBTQ residents in employment, housing and services. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports 38 representatives and 17 senators are co-sponsoring the bill. Rep. Susan Ruiz, a Democrat from Shawnee who is one of the state’s two openly gay legislators, said the legislation would help attract outside businesses to Kansas. The bill would amend the Kansas Act Against Discrimination to add sexual orientation and gender identity to a list that includes race, religion,…
Tuesday’s guests were Manhattan City Mayor Mike Dodson and City Manager Ron Fehr.
TOPEKA — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is trying to sell wary retired teachers and government workers on her plan to reduce the state’s annual payments to its public pension system. Kelly made her pitch Monday during a retirees’ rally at the Statehouse amid widespread opposition to her pension plan among Republicans in the GOP-controlled Legislature. The governor contends her plan would make the state’s annual pension payments more manageable as it closes a long-term funding gap. Her plan would give the state lower payments for 17 years and save $145 million during the budget year that begins in July. But…
Officers responded to a report of a medical emergency in the 100 block of E Bluemont in Manhattan on February 4, 2019, at approximately 6:00 PM. When officers arrived on scene they found a 2011 Mercedes Bentz, driven by Gjon Dushaj, 24, of Manhattan had struck a building. Minor injuries were reported but no one was transported to the hospital. Officers filed a report for identity theft in the 300 block of 8th St in Ogden on February 4, 2019, at approximately 10:20 AM. Officers listed Nathan Reeves, 33, of Ogden as the victim when an unknown suspect took money from…