The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park public water supply. This advisory took effect Wednesday and the KDHE says this advisory will remain in effect until conditions which place the system at risk of contamination are deemed to be adequately resolved. Customers living in Riverchase Mobile Home Park should do the following: Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation. Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household ice machine. Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one…
Author: KMAN Staff
The affidavit in the Riley County Court case of Zachary Burton requested by Manhattan Broadcasting has been sealed. It’s been almost two years since the Kansas legislature passed a law making affidavits, which support the arrest of a defendant, available to the media. But in this case, which involves the June seventh arrest of Burton on four counts of unlawful sexual relations with a female student, the 21st Judicial Court of Riley County is informing KMAN the state’s motion to seal the affidavit is ordered to be sealed. In a brief order, the court indicates it found the disclosure of…
The Riley County Police Department filed a report for the offenses of aggravated battery, aggravated burglary, and aggravated assault on June 14, 2016 at approximately 11:45 AM in the 1100 block of Ratone Street in Manhattan. Police were notified of an incident involving a 33-year-old male suspect and a 56-year-old female victim who were known to each other. Police were told that a knife was brandished during the incident inside of the victim’s vehicle and investigators continue to look into the matter. No arrests were made and no injuries were listed. Joshua Foster, 22, of Manhattan was arrested while at…
The Manhattan City Commission met Tuesday for its second 2017 Budget work session. As is custom during budget season, the proposed mill levy (2.119 this time around) was a main focus during Tuesday’s meeting. “We could have a zero mill increase if we get rid of the ‘wants’ and focus on the ‘needs’ but nobody’s looking at that,” said Wynn Butler, commissioner. Butler pointed to the 1.9 million dollars allocated to the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau as an example of an inefficient use of tax dollars. “Everybody says, ‘well we need to give that to CVB so we can get…
Today’s guests on In Focus were Riley County Commissioner Ron Wells, Riley County EMS Director Larry Couchman and Budget and Finance Officer Tami Robison.
KANSAS CITY — The owners of a Kansas roofing company are accused of forcing workers who are in the country illegally to pay kickbacks by threatening to turn them into immigration agents if they didn’t. A 17-count federal indictment unsealed Tuesday in Kansas City, Kansas, accuses Century Roofing owners Tommy Frank Keaton and Graziano Cornolo of profiting from kickbacks since at least 2009. Prosecutors say workers who were in the country illegally were paid in cash to complete roofing projects in the Kansas City metropolitan area on both sides of the state line, then forced to give some of the money back.…
TOPEKA — A Kansas House member says he has drafted a proposal that would prevent transgender students from using school bathrooms that do not match their birth genders. But Republican Rep. John Whitmer of Wichita told The Wichita Eagle that he doesn’t plan to push for a debate during the Legislature’s coming special session unless Democrats seek to amend an education funding bill. Lawmakers convene June 23 to address a state Supreme Court order to make the school finance system fairer to poor school districts or risk having schools remain closed after June 30. Whitmer said his proposal would encourage schools to…
Via Christi Health informed KMAN Tuesday it will be eliminating approximately 70 positions across the state. However, Via Christi’s Communication and Public Relations Director Roz Hutchinson told KMAN later Tuesday afternoon that Manhattan may see what she called a “net job growth” of 15 positions and that a majority of cuts will be in Wichita. Via Christi Chief Operating Officer Todd Conklin sent a statement to KMAN Tuesday morning saying the reductions do not include associates who provide direct patient care and while there will be cuts, Via Christi is also actively recruiting approximately 80 nursing positions. “After assessment of our…
37 Manhattan High School Virtual Academy graduates participated in graduation ceremonies on June 5. Graduation exercises were held in Manhattan High School Auditorium beginning at 2:30 pm. Brooke Blanck, Program Director, welcomed those who were in attendance. She recognized Superintendent Dr. Robert Shannon, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Carol Adams, and School Board Members of Manhattan-Ogden 383 Leah Filter and Pat Hudgins. Dr Shannon delivered the keynote address as he explored the continuing changes in today’s world. Tyler Tomlinson of Lawrence and Timber Allenbrand of Paola, were introduced for their stellar academic distinction in the MVA class of 2016.…
Officer in Riley County with the assistance of Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office arrested David Dortch while near the intersection of Osborne Lane and Highway 24 on June 13, 2016 at approximately 4:40 AM. The 54-year-old Manhattan man was arrested on several warrants (2 failure to appear and 1 probation violation) with original offenses of attempt to flee and elude, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, and criminal possession of a firearm. He was given a total bond of $19,000.00. The Riley County Police Department arrested Stormy Tarr, 28, of Manhattan on the offense of aggravated battery. She was arrested on June…