Several area cases are up for public comment in lists just released by the Kansas Department of Corrections. Shakeer Davis, 38,who was convicted of murder in the first degree and other charges in 1997, is on the public comment list for March of 2018, prior to an April parole hearing. Davis is one of three people convicted in connection with the February 1997 murder in Riley County of Wanda Norman at her home at Countryside estates. In addition to murder, Davis also faces convictions of attempted murder, aggravated robbery, and aggravated burglary. The other two convicted in connection with the…
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Today’s guests on In Focus included Riley County Extension Horticulture Agent Gregg Eyestone, the Little Apple Barbershop Chorus’ Don Thomson, “Head Elf” with Fort Riley’s Operation Santa Clause Sergeant First Class Mathew Fuqua, and KSU Student Body President Jack Ayres. Eyestone: Thomson: Fuqua: Ayres:
WICHITA — The widow of a Kansas man killed last month during an encounter with Barber County deputies has sued the county’s sheriff and his undersheriff. Kristina Myers filed a federal lawsuit Thursday alleging law enforcement officials used excessive force when they killed her 42-year-old husband, Steven. The lawsuit contends video shows Steven Myers was standing with empty hands at his sides, and did not threaten officers or attempt to escape during the Oct. 6 encounter in Sun City, Kansas. Undersheriff Virgil Brewer shot Steven Myers at close range with a beanbag round. Video from a body camera captured Sheriff…
WICHITA — The Kansas agency that oversees psychiatric facilities has told employees at Larned State Hospital not to speak to state lawmakers without permission. The Kansas City Star reports it obtained a copy of a memo sent Nov. 15 to Larned employees by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. The memo tells Larned employees they would violate department policy by speaking to lawmakers or the media without prior authorization from the agency’s spokeswoman. The union representing state workers said the restriction likely violates a state law that protects whistleblowers. Senate Majority Leader Jim Denning, an Overland Park Republican,…
A Manhattan defense attorney was arrested Wednesday night for aggravated intimidation of a witness, criminal threat and domestic battery. Troy Von Huser, 53, was taken into custody at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Riley County Police Department and was released on a $5,000 bond. RCPD Public Information Officer Hali Rowland told KMAN Thursday the charges listed in the arrest warrant were from an incident in February. Huser’s website says his practice focuses on DUI defense, drug litigation and misdemeanor and felony criminal defense.
A Kansas City man is being treated at the Onaga Community Hospital following a one vehicle accident in Pottawatomie County Thursday morning. Willie Edward Bass IV, 30, was taken to the hospital following the accident on eastbound K-16 near Forbes Road. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Bass was driving a semi eastbound at about eight a.m. when the vehicle left the roadway to the south, striking the guard rail. The semli then crossed to the north and struck the north guard rail. Bass’ Freightliner continued through the ditch and came to rest, blocking both lanes of traffic on K-16.
It’s pomp and circumstance time at Kansas State University with fall commencement ceremonies set for Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9. Commencement speakers include an award-winning National Geographic photographer, the mayor of Salina and the poet laureate of Kansas. More than 1,500 students are candidates for degrees. To be awarded will be more than 1,300 bachelor’s degrees, 240 master’s degrees and nearly 50 doctorates. Around 170 of the degree candidates are distance education students. A live webcast of the ceremonies will be available at k-state.edu/graduation/. Ceremonies kick off with commencement for the Graduate School at 1 p.m. Dec. 8 in Bramlage Coliseum. At the…
KMAN’s Cathy Dawes had an opportunity to visit with Kansas Transportation Secretary Richard Carlson, former State Representative and Pottawatomie County Commissioner, about whether the Highway 24/Flush Road intersection needs to be re-evaluated following a serious accident there Monday. A petition called “Make Hway 24/Flush Road Safe” has been circulating since the Monday accident and drawn 2,400 signatures. KMAN’s interview follows:
Dereck Williams, 24, of Junction City, Kansas was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on November 29, 2017 at approximately 7:10 PM. Williams was arrested on two Riley County District Court warrants for probation violation. Williams’ total bond was set at $22,000. Officers filed a report for aggravated robbery in the 800 block of Osage St. in Manhattan on November 29, 2017 at approximately 11:50 PM. Officers listed Scott Howard, 23, of Manhattan and Jimmy Johns as the victims when it was reported two known male suspects punched and kicked the victim and then took money belonging to…
Today’s guests on In Focus were K-State Police Detective Bradli Millington, Curt Herrman with Walking the Heartland, and K-State Associate Professor of Political Science Carla Martinez-Machain.