County fire crews were busy over the weekend combating three wildfires in Riley County and a home north of Manhattan was reportedly lost. County officials indicated Monday the home was owned by Greg Wells. No injuries were reported and the home was cleared before it was overtaken by flames. The total loss has not been released. Riley County High School tweeted this morning that it will hold a Benefit Soup Supper for Wells after parent-teacher conferences on March 15. Please come support Greg Wells next Thursday, March 15th during Parent Teacher Conferences! Greg lost his house to a fire and…
Author: KMAN Staff
WICHITA — Prosecutors say a Kansas woman has been sentenced to five years in prison for embezzling millions of dollars from the credit union where she worked. The U.S. attorney’s office said in a news release that Nita Rae Nirschl of Parsons was ordered Monday to pay more than $10 million in restitution. The 66-year-old woman was an officer and employee at the Parsons Pittsburg Credit Union. She pleaded guilty in December to one count each of embezzlement, money laundering and tax evasion. Prosecutors say she used the stolen money to buy a car, house and other items. After an…
Authorities and emergency crews continue to search Tuttle Creek Lake for man who may have drowned, according to the Riley County Police Department Sunday morning. The RCPD says 21-year-old Anthony Berg of Stillwell is the victim and that his body has not yet been found. Authorities say recovery efforts continue today. The RCPD said it was called Saturday at approximately 3 p.m. for the report of a drowning. Officers with RCPD responded to the scene along with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, Manhattan Fire Department, Riley County EMS, Riley County Emergency Management, Kansas Highway Patrol and the Kansas Department of…
Kansas State entered Saturday’s regular season finale in need of momentum as Selection Sunday draws near. The Wildcats’ rock solid duo, Dean Wade and Barry Brown, delivered it. The pair of All-Big 12 hopefuls combined for 43 points as K-State beat Baylor, 77-67, to bolster its NCAA Tournament bid. “We thought it was going to be a fist fight,” K-State coach Bruce Weber said. “We kept making plays. The run at the end of the half was really important and we maintained it.” The Wildcats (21-10, 10-8) uses a run late in the first half to grab a double-digit lead,…
Friday’s guests were Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Karen Hibbard, Riley County Extension Agent Gregg Eyestone and Riley County Emergency Management Coordinator Laurie Harrison. Friday’s show closed with the In Focus Hot Seat, featuring all three guests.
Updated: Friday, 10:39 a.m. No injuries were reported in a Friday morning fire at Wefald Hall on Kansas State University’s Manhattan campus. The fire was extinguished by the hall’s suppression system, according to the K-State Police Department. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental due to a faulty fan. The Manhattan Fire Department said in a press release later in the morning that upon arrival of the residence hall, crews found nothing. But after investigation, firefighters determined that a fire in a fourth floor dorm room had been extinguished by the building sprinkler system. Crews shut down the…
Officers filed a report for aggravated assault in the 500 block of Pierre St. in Manhattan yesterday afternoon. Police listed two 15 year old females as the victims when it was reported a 40 year old female known to them pulled a knife during an argument. Katrina Fair, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested while in the 3000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan early yesterday evening. Katrina was arrested on charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, interference with a law enforcement officer, and domestic battery. Fair was issued a total bond of $7,000.00 causing her to remain…
The search committee for the next K-State provost and executive vice president has selected four candidates to visit campus for interviews. The committee invites participation in the following open forums with the candidates: Charles Taber — 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, March 5, in the K-State Alumni Center’s A and D banquet rooms. Reception to follow, 5-6 p.m., in the center’s Tointon Great Room. Daniel Reed — 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, in 1117 Regnier Forum at Regnier Hall. Reception to follow, 3-4 p.m., in the Regnier Hall atrium. John Floros — 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, March 12, in the K-State Alumni Center’s…
Thursday’s guests were NBAF Director of Partnership Development Marty Vanier and Governor’s Military Council Executive Director Perry Wiggins. Thursday was also the debut of the “In Focus Hot Seat” where guests were asked the “tough” questions. The Hot Seat with Vanier is in her second segment. The Hot Seat with Wiggnis is also in his second segment.
Several local youth will be taking part in North America’s Youth Volunteer Corps Day on Sunday. These YVC youth serve at volunteer projects throughout the year, but on YVC Day, they will be uniting with hundreds of other volunteers throughout the U.S. and Canada who will all serve in their local communities at the same time. Founded in 1987, Youth Volunteer Corps is a national youth service organization with more than 30 local programs in communities like Manhattan. Since 1987, more than 300,000 youth have volunteered nearly five million hours with YVC, so this day of service will celebrate all…