Author: KMAN Staff

The Riley County Police Department has released more information regarding the arrest of three men in the 200 block of North 11th Street in Manhattan Monday evening KMAN reported earlier Tuesday morning. According to the morning RCPD activity report,  the Special Investigations Unit served a search warrant at that location prior to the arrests. As previously reported Melvin Toliver, 31, now identified as a Manhattan resident, was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for rape. Melvin’s bond was set at $100,000. Terriundis Toliver, 32, also of Manhattan, was arrested for criminal possession of a firearm by a felon,  marijuana, and drug…

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Topeka 4:44 p.m. – Kansas Governor Sam Brownback today announced new appointments to boards and commissions. “I want to thank these hard-working men and women for their willingness to serve our state with their time and talents. Their unwavering dedication is helping to make Kansas the best state in America to raise a family and grow a business,” said Governor Brownback. The Governor’s Office is always looking for qualified, interested Kansans to serve the state on commissions and boards in their areas of expertise. If you are interested in serving on a commission or board, visit http://governor.ks.gov/serving-kansans/office-of-appointments   Deaf and…

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This is a new release from the Office of United States Attorney, Tom Beall.   WICHITA, Kansas 4:30p.m. – A couple from southwest Kansas pleaded guilty Monday to a federal money laundering charge, U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said. George Enns, 70, and his wife, Agatha Enns, 68, both of Meade, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering conspiracy. In their plea, the defendants admitted:  At least $1.6 million in cash and $5.2 million in third-party checks was deposited into a joint account the defendants held at Plains State Bank in Plains, Kan. The defendants knew the…

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Today’s edition of In Focus featured Interim Department Head and Professor of Equine Internal Medicine Beth Davis, Manhattan Regional Airport Director Jesse Romo, Konza United Way Chief Executive Director Mark Claussen, and Administrative Assistant of Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley on Wreaths Across America Cecelia Shellnut. Davis: Romo: Claussen: Shellnut:

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Officers with the Riley County Police Department filed a theft report on Friday afternoon in the 200 block of Eighth St. in Ogden. Officers listed Wade Harper, 31, of Ogden, as a victim when a suspect known to him took 8 pairs of Air Jordan shoes, a men’s watch, and a subwoofer from his residence. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $1380.00. Officers filed a report for aggravated assault on early Saturday morning in the 800 block of Yuma St. Officers listed Abdoulaye Toure, 27, Edgar Urista Medina, 27, and Lamichael Fewell, 25, all of Manhattan, as victims when…

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Kansas State women’s basketball faced off against No. 1/2 Connecticut on Sunday in front of a sell-out crowd of 12,528 in Bramlage Coliseum. The Huskies improved their winning streak to 84 games and sent K-State to its first loss of the season by a score of 75-58. Sunday’s crowd of 12,528 marked the ninth largest crowd in K-State women’s basketball history inside Bramlage Coliseum. This was the first sell-out since Feb. 4, 2012 against Baylor and first non-conference sell-out since March 31, 2006 in the WNIT final against Marquette. Kansas State (9-1) was led by senior center and Naismith Trophy…

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State slowly, methodically broke down Washington State on Saturday night. It probably shouldn’t have been a surprise. The Cougars were already playing without forward Jeff Pollard, who has mono, and Viont’e Daniels, who is dealing with the effects of a concussion. But then the news hit earlier in the day that Derrien King intends to transfer at the semester, leaving coach Ernie Kent’s even more short-handed on the road. “Any time a player leaves, it hurts your team,” Kent said after the Wildcats rolled to a 70-56 victory at the Sprint Center, “and yet…

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Senators Jerry Moran, Pat Roberts and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley called on the Department of Homeland Security to provide answers following a criminal case involving Tomas Martinez-Maldonado. Martinez-Maldonado, a Mexico native, who was arrested months ago in Geary County on a charge of child rape. The office of Senator Moran says that these senators have formally written a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, requesting Martinez-Maldonado’s full criminal and immigration history. They inquire about why he was able to re-enter and remain in the country several times despite his unlawful status and previous felony conviction for illegal…

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Officers with the Riley County Police Department filed a report for a kidnapping that occurred in Junction City on Monday morning at approximately 8:15 AM. The victim, a 32 year old female, reported that she was kidnapped by a 41 year old male known to her. Officers listed additional offenses of aggravated kidnapping, rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, and domestic battery. Due to the nature of the crimes, no additional information will be released. The investigation is ongoing. Police filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property early Thursday after 1 a.m. in the 100 block of S. 4th St.…

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