Friday’s guests were RCPD Director Brad Schoen and Capt. Erin Freidline.
Author: KMAN Staff
WICHITA — A Kansas man accused of threatening to “blow up” the White House has notified a federal court that he plans to change his plea. Thirty-two-year-old Brandon Koss of Wichita had pleaded not guilty to making a threat against the president. A court filing Thursday shows a change-of-plea hearing is now scheduled for Dec. 14. A Secret Service agent wrote in an affidavit that Koss called the White House in January and used a profanity when addressing the woman who answered the phone. He then said: “I’m going to blow up the White House.” The affidavit says Koss admitted…
WICHITA — A plan to allow Wichita residents to keep colonies of feral cats in their yards has been delayed. The Wichita Animal Control Advisory Board voted Wednesday evening to delay the proposal until December or January pending some changes. The Wichita Eagle reports supporters of the plan say it will reduce the stray cat population by trapping, neutering and releasing them to colonies in backyards. Opponents say the cats are a threat to wildlife, particularly bird populations. The board made some decisions on the proposal, including limiting people to eight cats per property, including feral and pet cats. Also…
TOPEKA — Gov.-elect Laura Kelly says she will not follow former Gov. Sam Brownback’s method of selecting appellate court judges. Kelly will need to appoint a new Kansas Court of Appeals judge soon after she takes office in January because Judge Patrick McAnany is retiring. The Lawrence Journal-World reports Kelly will have a nonpartisan nominating committee filter the applications and send her a list of three candidates. That is similar to the procedure used before Brownback changed it to allow him to make judicial appointments directly, subject to Senate confirmation. Kelly said in a statement Wednesday that she will use…
QUAPAW, Oklahoma — The Quapaw Tribe has acquired additional property in southeastern Kansas along the Oklahoma border after gaining approval from the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Joplin Globe reports that the tribe has obtained 211 acres of Cherokee County grassland stretching north of its Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Oklahoma. The land is now part of the federal Quapaw Tribal Trust, giving the tribe governing authority over the land. The tribe faced opposition from Kansas officials over concerns the land would be used for gambling. John Berrey is chairman of the Quapaw Tribal Business Committee. Berrey says the…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 1000 block of Bluemont Ave. in Manhattan on November 29, 2018, at approximately 12:40 PM. Officers listed Debra Myer, 62, of Manhattan as the victim when she reported an unknown suspect took her Ford Focus. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $800.00. 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. Officers filed a report for aggravated assault in the 4100…
This weekend in the Manhattan area features a multitude of events in addition to the Festival of Lights Christmas Carnival, Fill the Ambulance and the 35th annual Fort Riley Tour of Homes. Other festivities include the Holiday Luminary Walk at Sunset Zoo. The event will be both Saturday, December 1, and Sunday, December 2, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for children and kids 2 and under get in free — but tickets are limited to just 250 people per day. Residents will also be having breakfast with Santa at the Flint Hills Discovery Center…
MANHATTAN — The agreement would include an effort for the district to save on energy costs by joining a future wind farm built by Westar at Soldier Creek and tapping into their electricity grid. Board Member Katrina Lewison initially was hesitant, stating she wanted the school board to come back to this agreement since it would lock in the district for 20 years. Westar Energy Business Manager of Manhattan Mike Solida told Lewison they would not be able to change the contract since there are other entities already signed on with the current rates. Director of Business Services Director Lew…
The festivities at Blue Earth Plaza continue this weekend after the holiday season in Manhattan was kicked off with the lighting of the Festival of Lights tree. Saturday, December 1, the Festival of Lights 6th Christmas Carnival officially opens. Organized by Whoville, Inc., the festivities include train as well as horse-drawn carriage rides, a virtual reality sleigh ride, in addition to cookie decorating and other crafts in heated tents. Manhattan Fire will also be at the event with an engine on-site. Santa Claus will be available for free photo opportunities with kids and there will also be a judged ice-sculpting…
Autumn Gaul, 25, of Manhattan was arrested while in the 300 block of N 11th St. in Manhattan on November 28, 2018 at approximately 5:00 PM. Gaul was arrested on offenses of domestic battery, possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant and use/possess with the intent to use drug paraphernalia. Gaul was issued a total bond of $5,000.00 causing her to remain confined at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for rape in Manhattan on November 28, 2018. Officers listed a 48-year-old female as the victim and a 45-year-old male known to her as the suspect. Due to the…