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…
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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…
WESTMORELAND — An open house Monday at Westmoreland Elementary School gave community members and interested stakeholders an opportunity to learn more about the Pottawatomie County Comprehensive Plan, also known as Plan Pottawatomie 2040. County officials shared recommendations they’ve created so far, including 12 key initiatives. Meredith Dang, a Senior Associate with planning firm Kendig Keast Collaborative was on hand to present and answer questions from the community. Dang gave a presentation during the meeting of 12 different “near term” priorities for the community to choose from. Some of the general topics were roads, infrastructure, agriculture, and transportation. Jack Allston, Pottawatomie…
Wyatt Thompson and John Kurtz breakdown a big week for K-State basketball as well as a look ahead to National Signing Day and getting to hear from the newest football coaches. Gene Taylor makes his bi-weekly appearance on the show as well. 0:00 – K-State big win over OSU 11:01 – Blake Seiler leaving for West Virginia 21:02 – K-State rankings 29:31 – Courtney Messingham and Connor Riley 37:09 – Bruce Weber vs zone defense 48:42 – Gene Taylor 58:13 – K-State coaches 1:10:53 – Baseball season approaches
HORTON — An official at a northeast Kansas says the hospital is operating without enough supplies or money to buy medications and food for patients. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports Horton Community Hospital’s bills haven’t been paid on time in recent months. Krissy Torkelson, chief nursing officer at the northeast Kansas hospital, says she’s had to negotiate with city officials to keep the hospital’s lights on. Torkelson says employees weren’t paid on Friday but were assured they would be paid Monday. The hospital in the town of about 1,700 people is operated by EmpowerHMS, a subsidiary of The Empower Group. That…
MANHATTAN — An opportunity for the community to interact with several different nonprofits took place as the Manhattan Community Fair returned to the Manhattan Town Center Saturday. One of those was Hope Ranch Inc., a nonprofit organization serving the area with a therapeutic horse riding center. Director of Therapeutic Riding Kassidy Scroggs explained some of the services offered at the ranch. Scroggs says instructors are always working toward specific goals they set during the lessons. Scroggs says volunteers are vital to their program, especially since they are open seven days a week and some children may require more than one…