WICHITA — The attorney representing Sedgwick County has been placed on paid leave amid controversy surrounding an FBI investigation of commissioners. The Wichita Eagle reports that the commission voted 3-2 to place County Counselor Eric Yost on leave Wednesday. Yost has been at the center of the controversy since he told the county manager that commissioners were moving to oust him because he had provided information to the FBI in an investigation last year of Commissioner Michael O’Donnell. O’Donnell is awaiting trial on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with his handling of campaign funds. He…
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WICHITA — A Kansas State University student has been convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend in Wichita. The Wichita Eagle reports that jurors found 29-year-old Dane Owens guilty Tuesday of first-degree felony murder and aggravated burglary in the October 2016 killing of 22-year-old Rowena Irani. She was studying psychology at Wichita State University. Prosecutors say Owens parked his truck several houses away from her home, walked through an unlocked door and fired at her when she walked around a corner. He then left the home without helping her, throwing her cellphone in one pond and his gun in another Her mother…
Gregory Rich, 37, of Alma was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on November 6, 2018, at approximately 10:20 AM. Rich was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Rich was issued a total bond of $5,000.00 causing him to remain confined at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for motor vehicle theft in the 400 block of Walters Dr. in Manhattan on November 6, 2018 at approximately 4:15 PM. Officers listed Justin Roatch, 31, of Manhattan as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect took his Silver 2006 Suzuki…
Christmas may be seven weeks away but they’re already getting into the holiday spirit at Fort Riley. That was volunteer Juan R Pena talking about the 34th annual Operation Santa Claus which is now officially underway following Monday’s opening ceremony and ribbon cutting. Volunteers have begun taking donations of gifts or money to help make Christmas a little brighter for kids and their families by providing gifts for local children of active-duty service members during the holiday season. The donation event kicked of with a speech from Fort Riley Garrison Commander Colonel Stephen Shrader, who said it was an honor…
Riley County Police Department reported via twitter on Monday that they responded to 20 vehicle accidents involving deer in October. In addition, so far in November there have already been 10 incidents involving deer. As a result, the RCPD has come out with some friendly reminders to anyone who may become involved in a vehicle-deer collision. The first thing to do is make sure everyone is ok. Second, you should pull your vehicle off to the side of the road. Third, call RCPD or emergency services for your location. It’s also important if you’re involved in accident to stay on…
Pottawatomie Health Director Lisa Kenworthy reported to the Pottawatomie County Commission Monday that they are applying for a grant through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The grant is for an opioid overdose crises response cooperative agreement and is a one time grant that runs from December to August 31st. Kenworthy says although Pottawatomie county is not on the high end of opioid usage or overdose, this grant is to be preventative and intended to help preparedness efforts at the county level. She mentioned at the meeting that of five different domains, they have to fill three of them to…
Officers filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property in the 1100 block of Moro St. in Manhattan on November 5, 2018, at approximately 9:45 AM. Officers listed The Hi-Lo and Seth Stone, 39, of Manhattan as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect broke a window at the business, causing damage and took money. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,650.00. 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 former employee of a suburban Kansas City youth mental health facility has been placed on probation for sex charges. The Kansas City Star reports that 27-year-old Dijon Willis will have to serve 30 days in jail as a condition of probation. He also was ordered Monday to undergo sex offender treatment and be placed on the state’s sex offender registry for 25 years. Willis pleaded no contest in August and was found guilty of indecent liberties with a child and attempted sexual exploitation of a child. The charges stemmed from incidents in 2013 and 2014, when Willis worked at…
Jury selection has begun in the trials of three men accused in a shooting that left three people dead in a popular downtown area of a Kansas college town. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that 170 potential jurors showed up Monday as the defense and prosecution begin picking a panel to hear the case against 21-year-old Anthony Roberts Jr., 23-year-old Ahmad Rayton and 20-year-old Dominique McMillon. They were arrested last year in the days after gunfire erupted as people were leaving bars, concerts and other events on the main downtown Lawrence street. Two others were wounded but survived the shooting. Roberts…
Tuesday’s guests on In Focus were Manhattan City Mayor Linda Morse and City Manager Ron Fehr.