TONGANOXIE — Body camera video shows an officer handcuffing a black man who was attempting to move a large-screen television into his new Kansas home in the dark. The Kansas City Star reports that 61-year-old Karle Robinson said, while watching the video, “If I’d been a white man, you know that wouldn’t happen.” He was in handcuffs for eight minutes. A Tonganoxie police officer encountered Robinson around 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 19. Robinson understood why the officer would be suspicious. But he said he had identification and offered to go inside with the officer where there was paperwork proving his…
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TOPEKA — Amtrak officials say its Southwest Chief route, which stops in Topeka, Newton, Hutchinson, Dodge City and Garden City, will continue to operate as normal for at least the next year. Republican U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas made the announcement Wednesday in news release after a hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. The Southwest Chief line runs for 2,300 miles between Chicago and Los Angeles. Amtrak officials said in June they were considering using buses along the route in parts of Kansas, New Mexico and Arizona. Moran said during Wednesday’s hearing that Amtrak officials committed…
Topcon Agriculture and Kansas State University announced a comprehensive partnership on Thursday. The Topcon Agriculture Research Campus in the K-State Office Park will promote collaboration and engagement with students and faculty, boost the company’s research capacity as it develops new products, and solidify connections with producers through K-State Research and Extension. “Topcon Agriculture and K-State have been working together for two years on various projects, and both entities sought a deeper, multifaceted partnership that would differentiate the typical vendor and university relationship,” said Fabio Isaia, CEO of Topcon Agriculture. “This strategic partnership will boost our R&D technology advancement to accelerate the commercialization of farmer-driven innovation.”…
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of Osage St. in Manhattan on October 3, 2018, at approximately 1:40 PM. Officers listed James Fischer, 63, of Overland Park as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect damaged his SUV. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,200.00. 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 burglary…
Wednesday’s guests were Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 Superintendent Marvin Wade and board of education member Katrina Lewison. Also in-studio from the Friends of the Peace Memorial Auditorium were President Dave Fisher, Auditorium and Stage Committee Chair Barbara Poresky and Jim Sharp. Lastly, Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Vice President of Marketing and Programs Elaine Dhuyvetter, United Way CEO Mark Claussen and Community Engagement Coordinator Vivienne Uccello from the City Manager’s Office.
The Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan has been awarded a prize package of $25,000 in technology upgrades. The package includes state-of-the-art computers, software as well as 12 months of tech support. The award was part of a contest organized by Twin Valley, a telecommunications and IT company serving small towns and rural communities. The contest took applications from area businesses looking to improve their technological capabilities. The three finalists were the Boys & Girls Club, TSI Trucking and Manhattan Christian College. Finalist organizations were chosen based on their organizations’ needs for a tech upgrade as well as how innovative…
TOPEKA — Kansas welfare officials have barred a group home operator’s employee who is accused of sexual misconduct from working in locations where children are present. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Kansas Department for Children and Families spokeswoman Taylor Forrest says the agency was disappointed that The Villages declined a recommendation to fire the worker. Welfare officials announced the new employment conditions for him last month. The worker was the human resources manager, but it’s unclear if that is still his role with the Topeka-based organization. In 1989, the Boy Scouts of America and Seaman High School cut ties with…
HANSTON — Authorities say a man whose body was found in a southwest Kansas field lived in Colorado. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says the case is being investigated as a homicide. The victim was 21-year-old Bayron Diaz-Bautista from the Fort Collins, Colorado area. A farmer reported finding the body in a field Monday night southwest of Hanston in Hodgeman County. Autopsy results have not been released.
TOPEKA — Kansas Democrats have pulled their support from a deaf legislative candidate who is accused by three women of being emotionally abusive. The Kansas City Star reports that the state party and the Kansas House Democrats said in a joint statement that the allegations against Chris Haulmark are “deeply troubling.” Haulmark is a candidate for the Kansas House district 15 seat. The party says it won’t invest any resources in Haulmark’s effort to unseat Republican John Toplikar. The National Association of the Deaf says Haulmark would be the first deaf legislator at the state or national level if he…
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 200 block of Westwood Dr. in Manhattan on October 2, 2018, at approximately 9:20 PM. Officers listed Ariana Fox, 24, of Manhattan as the victim when she reported an unknown suspect took miscellaneous electronics from her residence. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $560.00. 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 and…