KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A 70-year-old man who told investigators after robbing a Kansas bank that he’d rather be imprisoned than with his wife has admitted carrying out the holdup. Lawrence Ripple pleaded guilty Monday in Kansas City, Kansas, to a federal bank robbery count. He faces up to 20 years in prison. Court documents show that Ripple gave a Kansas City bank teller a note in September demanding cash and warning he had a gun. Ripple grabbed nearly $3,000, sat in the lobby and told a guard he was the “guy he was looking for.” An FBI agent says…
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TOPEKA — Authorities say two Kansas Highway Patrol troopers and another person were injured in a three-vehicle accident on a freeway near Topeka. The patrol says the troopers and an occupant of one of the other vehicles sustained injuries not considered life-threatening during the accident Monday along Interstate 470. The patrol says the troopers were outside of their cruiser and talking to occupants of a pickup truck they had stopped when their patrol car was hit from behind by a sport utility vehicle. That SUV then rolled, and the patrol car was pushed into the truck they had stopped. Eastbound lanes…
“I would like to hope someday that we’ll be able to sit down soon.” Those were the words of Riley County Commission Chair Ron Wells, who told intergovernmental leaders Monday it’s time for more discussion about a proposed county EMS headquarters. Wells was pleased with support he heard from Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr during the meeting regarding moving forward on the matter. Negotiations between the county, city of Manhattan, and K-State continue and Wells is hopeful about an unidentified property being considered. The county official told the group Monday the health, safety, and welfare of Riley County citizens needs to…
TOPEKA — Abortion opponents are expressing optimism that President Donald Trump’s early months in office will advance their cause. They rallied Monday at the Kansas Statehouse to mark the 44th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion across the nation. The event in Kansas was a prelude to the movement’s annual March for Life on Friday in Washington. Trump has promised to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court with what he has called a “pro-life” justice and has said he would sign anti-abortion measures approved by the Republican-controlled Congress. Anti-abortion activists like Mission, Kansas,…
Today’s guests on In Focus was Dr. Randy Davis, who is a dentist with the upcoming Mission of Mercy event in Manhattan. We also had open phone lines.
A Kansas State University student was transported on Sunday to an area hospital for injuries from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. The KSU police department was called to a student’s room in Goodnow Hall at 8:10 p.m. Sunday night for a report of a medical situation. On arrival, police determined the injury was related to a firearm discharge. Police also are investigating criminal charges for the 19-year-old male student involved in the incident. University policy prohibits the possession of firearms in residence halls. The name of the student has not been released and his last known condition was listed as stable.…
Ronald Boles, 46, of Manhattan, was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on January 20, 2017 at approximately 10:20 AM. Boles was arrested for aggravated battery. Boles’ bond was set at $10,000.00. Boles was not confined at the time of this report. Tre Smith, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on January 20, 2017 at approximately 1:40 PM. Smith was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to report to jail. Smith was given no bond, causing him to remain confined at the time of this report. Ann Engert,…
OLATHE — Fort Riley means big money for the Flint Hills region. Friday afternoon inside the Embassy Suites in Olathe, locally-elected officials, Fort Riley brass and Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce members were reminded just how crucial Uncle Sam’s dollars are to the area’s finances during the annual Flint Hills Regional Leaders Retreat. As is tradition with these events, dignitaries met to discuss ways to promote the region, grow jobs, keep the ones that are there and strengthen partnerships with powerful entities like Kansas State University and Fort Riley, stationed down the road from Manhattan in neighboring Junction City. In…
Geary County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a vehicle accident late Friday morning. Craig Stoll, of Alta Vista, was traveling north bound when his vehicle left the roadway in the 1200 block of Humboldt Creek. Stoll was transported to the hospital for a complaint of back pain.
Four days ago, Kansas State was still searching for a quality road win and a signature win for its NCAA Tournament resume. In just two games, both boxes have been checked. The Wildcats overcame a 12-point first half deficit and topped No. 7 West Virginia, 79-75, Saturday afternoon at Bramlage Coliseum. “This is a big one, and I want our kids to celebrate it, but we have to be smart and remember what’s ahead,” K-State coach Bruce Weber said. “This league is so hard and there are so many good coaches and players.” Kamau Stokes, who was questionable to play…