TOPEKA — Kansas travelers will see new or upgraded interpretive signs along 12 scenic or historic byways. State officials say the signs can be found at 39 locations on the byways, which are roads that highlight the beauty, history and heritage of Kansas. The Kansas Byways program is managed jointly by state and federal officials. Nine of the routes are scenic byways two of which are national scenic byways and three are historic byways. The $1.4 million project included construction of five new kiosks housing interpretive panels. It also includes the rehabilitation of 12 existing kiosks and their signs, 26…
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SMITH CENTER — Authorities say troopers have shot and wounded a 15-year-old after he attacked a woman, fled on horseback and then fired on law enforcement in rural north-central Kansas. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says in a news release that the Smith County Sheriff’s responded Saturday to a Smith Center home, where a 66-year-old woman reported being restrained, beaten and choked. She was taken to a hospital. The release says the teen fled on horseback. The Kansas Highway Patrol later found the armed teen and spent a few hours trying to apprehend him. The release says that when the…
SPRINGFIELD — A Missouri poacher has been ordered to repeatedly watch the movie “Bambi” as part of his sentence for illegally killing hundreds of deer. The Springfield News-Leader reports that David Berry Jr. was ordered to watch the Disney classic at least once a month during his year-long jail sentence in what conservation agents are calling one of the largest deer poaching cases in state history. Prosecutors say the deer were killed for their heads, with their bodies left to rot. Berry was convicted in southwest Missouri’s Lawrence County of illegally taking wildlife. Three relatives and another man also were…
Officers responded to the report of an injury accident near the intersection of 4th St. and Leavenworth St. on December 16, 2018, at approximately 8:25 PM. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2006 Green Honda Pilot driven by Ashley MacDonald, 19, of Manhattan had struck a 1999 Blue Yamaha Moped driven by James Sicard, 58, of Manhattan. Sicard was transported to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries. Hector Lima Jr., 23, of Los Angeles, California was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on December 16, 2018 at approximately 10:40 PM. Lima Jr. was arrested on a…
MANHATTAN — After five decades of service to Kansas State University, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Pat Bosco is retiring. Bosco’s retirement will be effective next summer. Bosco came to K-State as an undergraduate from upstate New York, fell in love with the school and never left. He is regarded as an icon and in 2004, the Student Governing Association named the plaza outside the K-State Student Union in his honor. It was the only time in the school’s history that a person still employed at K-State receieved such recognition. Kansas State University President Richard Myers…
In memory of the veterans buried on post, around the world, and those still missing in action, Fort Riley held its 12th Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, December 15. Wreaths Across America is observed worldwide at more than 1,400 ceremonies in all 50 states as well as at 24 national veteran cemeteries on foreign soil. The organization’s mission is to remind that “every stone has a story” and to teach younger generations about the “value of honoring those who sacrificed to protect America’s freedoms.” Wreaths were placed in honor of gold star families, prisoners of war, each branch of the…
MANHATTAN — The Riley County Commission approved the city annexation of county property during their meeting Thursday. The 28 acre property is located on the south side of Anderson Ave., west of the intersection of Kimball and North Scenic Drive. The property being annexed belongs to St Luke’s Lutheran Church for their new facility located right outside the city limits. Deputy County Counselor Craig Cox presented the resolution. Cox says Riley County needs to ensure the annexation won’t hinder or prevent the proper growth and development of the area. Commissioner Ron Wells explains why he was supporting the resolution. Cox…
Friday’s guests were Biosecurity Research Institute Director Dr. Stephen Higgs and KSU Jones Professor of Production Medicine and Epidemiology Dr. Dan Thomson.
Riley County Public Works is advising of a road closure on Wednesday, December 19. A structure replacement project is scheduled for that day Southeast of Randolph. As a result, Main Road will be closed to through traffic from Ramp Road to Cove Overlook Drive. The work is expected to be completed by the end of Wednesday, weather permitting. Any additional questions regarding the project can be directed to Riley County Public Works at 785-537-6330.
RILEY COUNTY — Fire destroyed a large metal building in north Riley County Friday morning. The building at 5711 Toburen Road, near the Riley County border with Marshall County, was a multi-purpose structure utilized for both agriculture and residential use. Riley County Fire Chief Pat Collins tells KMAN the fire likely started accidentally but that the cause has not yet been determined. Collins says seven Riley County fire trucks and six from Marshall County were on site, and that 17 Riley County volunteer firefighters and 15 from Marshall County battled the blaze for over 4 hours following the call that…