On Monday’s show, Nick talked with new KMAN news director Brandon Peoples. Monday’s guest was Assistant Director of the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy Dr. Timothy Shaffer
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Friday’s guests were RCPD Director Brad Schoen and Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo.
Thursday’s guests were Tricia Verschage, ghostess from the Historical and Archaeological Society of Fort Riley, and Sunset Zoo Marketing and Development Officer Rachel Herrod.
Ty Suggs, 25, of Manhattan was arrested while in the 300 block of S Manhattan on October 27, 2018, at approximately 10:45 PM. Suggs was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation (x2) and violation of the Kansas Offender Registration Act. Suggs was issued a total bond of $17,000.00 causing him to remain confined at the time of this report. Terrence Wallace, 29, of Manhattan was arrested while in the 1700 block of Anderson Ave. in Manhattan on October 28, 2018, at approximately 7;40 PM. Wallace was arrested on offenses of driving while suspended, interference with…
Matt Hall is in for today’s show after missing yesterday for Big 12 Media Day. Basketball still dominates the news cycle, including the ‘Cats getting the 11 spot in the preseason coaches poll. The show does start off with two stolen Ron Prince era sweatshirts. And who knows what else will turnip in today’s show. 0:00 – K-State has high potential 16:12 – Nick Leckey 28:27 – If you’re the best, you get the best 34:04 – Turnip vs Rutabaga 38:00 – Hotter seat: turnips or Bill Snyder? 58:45 – KSU has more depth issues 1:09:56 – Root root root…
KANSAS CITY — A 20-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man was sentenced to just over four years in federal prison for stealing 14 guns from a pawn shop. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said in a news release that Angel Mora was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to stealing guns from a licensed firearms dealer. Authorities said Mora and accomplices broke into Joe’s Pawn and Gun in Kansas City, Kansas, and stole seven rifles, five shotguns and two handguns. Mora fled when officers arrived during the burglary. Investigators found him hiding along a creek bed and arrested him.
KANSAS CITY — A 22-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing a Kansas City, Kansas, police captain in 2016. Jamaal Lewis was scheduled to go to trial on Nov. 5 but pleaded guilty Thursday to first-degree felony murder in the shooting death of 46-year-old Capt. Robert Melton. The Kansas City Star reports Lewis was originally charged with capital murder after Melton was shot in July 2016. Melton was searching for suspects in a drive-by shooting when he saw Lewis walking and tried to block him with his patrol car. Prosecutors say Lewis pulled a handgun and fired several shots through…
TOPEKA — An 82-year-old woman whose car accidentally crashed into a Topeka cafe, causing the death of a customer, will not face charges. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay said Thursday charges won’t be filed against Peggy Turner, of Topeka. He said an investigation into the July 26 crash at Banjo’s Cafe found no evidence of criminal conduct. Shawnee County Sheriff’s officials said Turner was parking at the cafe when she unintentionally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake. Her SUV went into the restaurant and struck several tables. A customer, 80-year-old Joyce Kasson, was hospitalized. Her injuries were originally…
KANSAS CITY — A federal judge says a videotaped deposition of Secretary of State Kris Kobach won’t be released to the public. The Kansas City Star reports Judge Julie Robinson’s ruling on Thursday prevents the American Civil Liberties Union from releasing the tape. The deposition includes details about Kobach’s private talks with President Donald Trump and members of Congress. A transcript of the video is public. Robinson said the public’s interest was served when the deposition was viewed at a federal trial earlier this year and when the transcript was unsealed. An attorney in Kobach’s office argued the videotape could…
The Kansas Attorney General announced $77,000 in state grants for a couple Manhattan organizations Wednesday. Sunflower CASA will receive nearly $30,000. $20,000 of that is to help them provide supervised visitation to children who have been removed from their parents’ homes. $9,250 will help fund advocates for children going through the court system. Additionally, the Crisis Center, Inc will receive $48,250 to provide crisis intervention services around the clock as well as safe shelter for victims of sexual and domestic violence. “Organizations across Kansas do great work every day to support victims of crime,” Schmidt said. “We are proud to…