Today’s guests on In Focus were Pottawatomie County Commissioner Dee McKee and County Administrator Robert Reese, along with Paul Hayen with the Faith Evangelical Free Church.
Author: KMAN Staff
A new trial is in the works for a Manhattan man accused of first-degree murder and child abuse. Riley County Senior Deputy Attorney Barry Disney told KMAN the trial for Andrew Gibson resulted in a hung jury Tuesday morning. That means the jury was unable to reach a verdict of guilty or not guilty and thus declared a mistrial. The trial began Jan. 16 and was given four days. Disney said a new trial date will be scheduled. Riley County Police Department officers responded to a call of an unresponsive infant on the night of May 5 in 2016 in the…
TOPEKA — Republican leaders in the Kansas House say they’re taking steps to make sure the public has more information about who is behind the legislation that members consider. House Speaker Ron Ryckman Jr. of Olathe told reporters Monday that he’s directed committees to ensure that the written records of their meetings list which lawmakers request bills and on whose behalf they’re asking for them. Ryckman and House Majority Leader Don Hineman of Dighton said they’re also working with the Legislature’s computer staff to see that the information gets online. The Legislature has faced strong criticism over its widespread practice…
Terrence Talley, 33, of Manhattan was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on January 22, 2018 at approximately 5:05 PM. Talley was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear and a separate Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated escape from custody. Talley was issued a total bond of $100,000.00 causing him to remain confined at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for rape in Manhattan on January 22, 2018. Officers listed a 20 year old female as the victim and a male known to the victim as the suspect.…
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 2100 block of Blaker Dr. in Manhattan on January 19, 2018 at approximately 4:20 PM. Officers listed Tammie McArthur, 58, of Salina, as the victim when she reported an unknown suspect damaged the door of her home. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $600.00. 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…
TOPEKA — The U.S. Senate is moving toward a vote on Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback’s nomination for an ambassador’s post. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell filed a motion Monday to cut off debate on President Donald Trump’s nomination of the conservative Republican governor to serve as U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom. McConnell communications director David Popp said in an email that a vote on the motion would occur Friday unless minority Democrats agree to have a vote sooner. Ending debate would clear the way for a second vote on Brownback’s nomination. Trump first nominated Brownback for the ambassador’s post…
WACO, Texas (AP) — Barry Brown scored 34 points, reigning Big 12 player of the week Dean Wade added 24 and Kansas State beat Baylor 90-83 on Monday night for its third straight victory. Kansas State (15-5, 5-3 Big 12) tied its highest point total of the season. The Wildcats made five of their first six 3-point attempts in running out to a 29-13 lead with eight minutes to go in the first half. The Bears got within five points twice late in the first half, but a 16-3 run midway through the second half gave the Wildcats enough of…
Monday’s guest was Dr. Timothy Shaffer, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at KSU, assitant director of the K-State Institute for Civil Discourse and Democracy.
The guest on today’s edition of In Focus was Dr. Timothy Shaffer, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at KSU, and assistant director of the K-State Institute for Civil Discourse and Democracy. Shaffer:
A Fort Riley soldier shot himself in his car Sunday shortly after contact was made with authorities, according to a media release from the Geary County Sherrif’s Office Monday morning. Dakota Blake Noah, 21, of Fort Riley, is the deceased. Authorities say family has been notified. In an email to KMAN, Fort Riley confirmed a 1st Infantry Division soldier had died Sunday, but said it would not release the name of the soldier or any further details until 24 hours following the next-of-kin notification Sunday, at approximately 5:25 p.m., Geary County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Grandview Plaza Police officers were…