WICHITA — Authorities say three men have broken into a Wichita bingo hall and used a truck to pull out an ATM. The Wichita Eagle reports that the theft happened early Monday at the Bingo Casino. Wichita police Officer Charley Davidson says two of the three robbers broke the bingo hall’s glass front doors and then tied a tow-rope around an ATM in the front of the business. The truck then backed into the store and pulled the ATM outside. The men then loaded the ATM onto the truck and drove off.
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WICHITA — Authorities say a man has been arrested after slapping a mounted police horse during a Wichita festival. The Wichita Eagle reports that the 36-year-old man was been booked into jail on suspicion of battery of a police animal. Police officer Charley Davidson says the horse wasn’t hurt when it was struck Saturday evening as Riverfest was winding down and crowds were leaving. Only one other person was arrested at the festival. That arrest was for a minor in possession of alcohol and obstruction.
Tuesday’s guests were Riley County Commissioner Finn Wilson and Riley County Budget Finance Officer Tami Robison.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 700 block of Humboldt St. in Manhattan on June 11, 2018 at approximately 12:15 PM. Officers listed Kenneth Lewis, 22, of Manhattan as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect took his 2005 Yamaha Motorcycle. The estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $2,300.00. The motorcycle was later returned to the owner. 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…
The Kansas Highway Patrol offered tips to help motorists stay safe with harvest and hay season underway. There are more farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements on the road during harvest time. Statewide statistics for 2017 report 118 crashes involving farm equipment, resulting in three deaths and 41 people injured. This year has already seen 23 farm-equipment-related collisions, resulting in nine people injured. “As the busy farming season is underway, each traveler in Kansas needs to be more aware of increased farm implement and truck traffic. In Kansas we have many trucks exiting and entering the roadways at any…
(Staff photos by Tyler Dreiling) Pictured above is the Miller Ranch area following the June 11, 2008 tornado that blew through Manhattan. Today is the 10-year anniversary of that tornado. There were no deaths in Manhattan caused directly by the tornado, but the storm did destroy 45 houses and 3 businesses and damaged hundreds more structures. It also caused more than 20 million dollars in damage to K-State and destroyed the wind erosion laboratory. When the vortex hit Manhattan it was classified as an EF4 tornado, which have wind speeds between 150 and 200 miles per hour. By the time it…
MCPHERSON — Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a man in McPherson. McPherson police say officers who went to a mobile home park early Monday to investigate a report of shots being fired found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds dead in a parking lot. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is assisting McPherson police with the investigation. No further details were immediately released.
Monday’s guests were Daryn Solden of the Wamego Chamber of Commerce as well as Julia Slane and Chris Shearer with Caterpillar Wamego, Dr. Sue Nelson of K-State Veterinary Medicine, and lastly Deb Nuss and Dave Baker of the Manhattan Juneteenth committee.
Officers filed a report for vehicle burglary in the 1300 block of Flint Hills Pl. in Manhattan on June 8, 2018 at approximately 2:20 AM. Officers listed Julieta Alcantara, 30, of Manhattan as the victim when she reported an unknown suspect took her back pack and miscellanous electronics. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $551.00. 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…
WICHITA — Authorities say a shooting at a Wichita bar has left one person dead and another wounded. Police said in a news release that the shooting happened early Sunday. Arriving officers heard multiple gunshots and arrested a 36-year-old man who was spotted running from the club. The release says a 37-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, and a woman was taken to a hospital to be treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound to her arm. The suspect was booked into jail on suspicion of first-degree murder, aggravated battery, being a felon in possession of a firearm…