TOPEKA — A Kansas state legislator who suggested at a public forum that blacks are predisposed to abusing drugs has resigned from two committee leadership jobs. Republican state Rep. Steve Alford of the western Kansas town of Ulysses stepped down Tuesday as chairman of the House Children and Seniors Committee and vice chairman of a legislative task force on child welfare. Alford resigned from those positions a day after apologizing for remarks he made Saturday at a public meeting in Garden City. During the meeting, Alford discussed his opposition to legalizing any use of marijuana and referenced a time in…
Author: KMAN Staff
Officers filed a report for theft in the 2100 block of Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan on Friday at approximately 6:00 PM. Officers listed Quay Luong, 41, of Manhattan and a female juvenile as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect took the victim’s iPhone X. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,300.00. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property and theft in the 400 block of Twelfth St. in Ogden on Friday at approximately 6:05 PM. Officers listed Dannatt Rental Property as the victim when it was reported two known suspects damaged a…
TOPEKA — Kansas lawmakers are preparing to open their annual session facing a court mandate to boost spending on public schools with little appetite to do what could be necessary to pay for it. The Republican-controlled Legislature is scheduled to convene Monday afternoon. GOP Gov. Sam Brownback planned to deliver the annual State of the State address Tuesday evening and lay out budget proposals Wednesday. The Kansas Supreme Court ruled in October that the state’s education funding is insufficient under the state constitution. Lawmakers last year raised income taxes by roughly $600 million a year to help balance the budget.…
Today’s guests on In Focus were KSU College of Veterinary Medicine professor Dr. Dan Thomson, Manhattan Deputy City Manager Jason Hilgers, and Manhattan Mayor Linda Morse. Dr. Dan Thomson: Jason Hilgers and Linda Morse:
The Riley County Police Department officer who was shot when responding to a domestic disturbance Friday in Manhattan has been treated and released from the hospital, according to a statement released by the RCPD Monday morning. At approximately 12:30 p.m., Friday, Sergeant Pat Tiede was shot after responding to the report of a domestic situation in the 3700 block of Hawthorne Woods Circle. Sergeant Tiede received a non-life threatening gunshot wound. He is currently continuing his recovery at home. Sergeant Tiede is an 18-year veteran of the department, presently serving in the Patrol Division. “He and his family would like…
The name of the man who shot at Riley County police officers and injuring one while barricading himself at his home at 3716 Hawthorne Woods Circle in Manhattan Friday afternoon has been identified. According to an arrest report by the RCPD, 38-year-old Mark Harrison was taken into custody after surrendering to authorities after two hours. Harrison is being charged for attempted capitol murder of a law enforcement officer and his bond was set at $2 million. The RCPD has asked the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to lead the investigation into the shooting of the officer and the discharge of a firearm…
UPDATE 3:12 p.m.: The situation involving the active shooter in the Hawthorne Circle area of northwest Manhattan has been resolved and Riley County Police Director Brad Schoen said it has been resolved with no further injuries. According to Schoen, the suspect peacefully turned himself over to police authorities. Schoen stressed that the scene is still active, as it will take time to process the scene. Bergman Elementary School will remain in lockout for a while longer while RCPD continues the investigation. Schoen did not have a specific timeframe as to when that would be lifted. Schoen declined to comment as…
Today’s guests on In Focus were Riley County Extension Greg McClure and Riley County Health Department Director Jennifer Green.
Guests on today’s edition of In Focus included Director of Partnership Development at the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility Marty Vanier, as well as the Governor’s Military Council Executive Director Perry Wiggins. Vanier: Wiggins:
Joseph Geske, 28, of Manhattan was arrested in the 3000 block of Anderson Ave. on January 3, 2017 at approximately 10:40 PM. Geske was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated battery. Geske was issued a bond of $20,000.00 causing him to remain confined at the time of this report.