The Riley County Police Department announced more leadership shifts late Tuesday afternoon. As reported Sunday by the Manhattan Mercury, current RCPD Assistant Director John Doehling announced his retirement effective July 1. Doehling’s wife, Diane, who’s the communication center manager for the department, is also retiring July 1. Tuesday afternoon, the RCPD announced Captain Kurt Moldrup has been promoted to the position of interim assistant director. “I have every confidence in Kurt and his ability to do the job.” Director Brad Schoen said in the department’s press release. “I also appreciate his willingness to step in when needed, but those who know…
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Officers filed a report for theft and burglary in the 4300 block of S Dam Rd. in Manhattan on June 25, 2018 at approximately 11:00 AM. Officers listed John Armbrust, 71, of Manhattan and Karen Armbrust, 70, of Manhattan as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect took their trail-lite RV. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $20,280.00. The trail-lite RV was later recovered. Officers filed a report for theft in the 1500 block of College Ave. in Manhattan on June 25, 2018 at approximately 11:35 AM. Officers listed Kim Nixon, 63, of Manhattan…
Tuesday’s guests were Pottawatomie County Commissioner Pat Weixelman and County Manager Robert Reece as well as Health Department Director Lisa Kenworthy. Fort Riley Garrison Commander Col. John Lawrence also stopped by KMAN’s studio for the Tuesday edition.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that the current funding laws passed by the state require adjustment for inflation to meet adequacy standards in the state constitution Monday. The court believed the passed budgetary increases, totalling $522 million in school funding to be added over the next five years, showed progress warranting the state legislature an extension to meet the constitutional standards. The ruling will keep Kansas schools open under current funding while the legislature adjusts the budget for inflation until a new June 30, 2019 deadline. The ruling stems from a series of lawsuits on the issue dating to 2009…
The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s spending on public schools remains inadequate despite an increase approved earlier this year, but gave the state another year to come up with more funding. The high court on Monday rejected arguments from the state that a new law phasing in a $548 million increase in funding over five years is enough to provide a “suitable” education for every child as specified in the state constitution. But the court delayed its mandate until June 30, 2019, or until further order of the court. It was the third time in two years…
Manhattan City officials are looking forward to a potential increase in revenue following a new Supreme Court ruling. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that internet retailers must collect tax on online sales based on the tax rate in which the customer lives. “We haven’t evolved with the way technology has changed retail sales and people’s behaviors,” said Trent Armbrust, the Director of Economic Development for the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. Armbrust said during an appearance on KMAN’s “In Focus” Friday that 15.6 percent of all retail sales are now done online and are seeing a 9.6 percent…
ANDALE — Authorities say two firefighters were hurt while fighting a fire at a south-central Kansas church. The fire started early Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Andale, which is about 20 miles west of Wichita. Sedgwick County spokeswoman Kate Flavin says the two injured firefighters were treated at a hospital and released later that night. Fire officials suspect that lighting sparked the blaze, which caused a section of the roof to collapse. Firefighters from several agencies responded. So much water was used that police asked Andale residents to limit their use of water. The pastor, Daryl Befort, told…
The City of Manhattan is warning residents to plan accordingly for an upcoming road closure. The roundabout at Gary Avenue and Candlewood Drive will be closed for street repairs starting Monday, July 2. Work will run throughout the month of July, but is expected to be completed by August 1. Residents will be allowed access to their driveways if they are in the work zone during the construction, but all through traffic is prohibited. City officials advise extra caution and reduced speed around work zones.
Officers filed a report for aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery in Manhattan on June 24, 2018. Officers listed a 27 year old female and a 30 year old male as the suspects and the victims. Due to the nature of the crime reported (domestic) no additional information will be released. Officers filed a report for rape in Manhattan on June 24, 2018. Officers listed a 21 year old female as the victim and a 25 year old male known to her as the suspect. Due to the nature of the crime reported, no additional information will be released. Officers…
KANSAS CITY — Authorities say a tractor-trailer driver has survived after his rig went off the side of a Kansas City, Kansas, highway overpass and fell about 60 feet to the ground below. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the driver is in serious condition after failing to negotiate a curve around 4 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 670 near Interstate 70. The Kansas City Star reports that patrol spokeswoman Tiffany Bush says the truck was carrying produce. A witness, Bill Newcamp of Atchison, said he was waiting for a work crew near the overpass when he saw the truck fall. He…