UPDATED: Friday, 5:14 p.m. A Minneapolis man was shot late Thursday night in Junction City near the intersection of I-70 and U.S. Highway 77. In a press release from the Junction City Police Department, authorities received a report of a subject suffering from a gunshot wound at the Motel 6 at 1931 Lacy Drive at 11:14 p.m.. Officers located an injured 19-year-old male from Minneapolis, Kansas, who was Life-Flighted to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. The victim, identified as Trenton Penn, is in stable condition. Detectives learned during their initial investigation that the shooting occurred in a hotel room after a…
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Riley County USD 378 Superintendent Cliff Williams has confirmed to KMAN that the school district and the Riley County Police Department are working together after an email was sent to parents about a suspicious man who approached a student Wednesday and tried to entice the child into his vehicle. According to a letter from Riley County Grade School Principal Teresa Grant first posted by WIBW, the unnamed student was near Riley City Park sometime after school when the man drove up in a white truck. The man told the child he had ice cream back at his home and invited…
TOPEKA — Legislation designed to harden Kansas schools against gunmen passed in the House Wednesday, though some lawmakers say the bill remains weak. The bill would set aside $5 million for schools to upgrade infrastructure to slow or thwart a school shooter, and require schools to work with state agencies to develop guidelines to prepare and respond to mass shootings. The bill passed 119-5 and heads next to the Senate for consideration. Supporters say fostering relationships between schools and state agencies will ultimately save lives, but some critics say the bill is a way for gun-rights supporters to take the…
Thursday’s guests were Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Karen Hibbard, Sock It To ‘Em Sock Sock Hop Ambassador Regina Schroeder and Spring Clean Up Volunteer Rod Harms. Hibbard: Schroeder: Harms:
Officers filed a report for theft in the 1100 block of Bertrand St. in Manhattan on March 28, 2018 at approximately 1:30 PM. Officers listed Macy Mock, 21, of Manhattan as the victim when she reported that an unknown suspect stole her bicycle. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $619.00. 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. Donald Robinson, 63, of Manhattan was arrested while in the…
The City of Manhattan’s annual Spring Cleanup will be April 2-6. City crews will pass through each neighborhood once, according to the assigned days for pickup, and collect properly bagged and stacked yard waste, tree limbs and branches. Residents should follow these tips to ensure their items are picked up: Place all yard waste (grass clippings and leaves) in yard waste paper bags, which are available at many local retailers. Any debris in plastic bags will not be picked up. Create separate piles on the curb for yard waste and limbs and branches. Stack branches in a loose pile; don’t…
Officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 700 block of Osage St. in Manhattan on March 27, 2018 at approximately 10:00 AM. Officers listed Jannell Clampitt, 20, of Manhattan as the victim when she reported an unknown suspect damaged her bicycle lock and took her Trek Dual Sport Bicycle. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $830.00. 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…
HUTCHINSON — Kansas lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would allow the State Fair to leave the city of Hutchinson after more than 100 years. The Hutchinson News reports that Republican Rep. Don Schroeder says the bill proposed Monday was inspired by the people “involved” with the fair who are unhappy with the city. He declines to identify anyone by name. Schroeder says one of the contributing factors to the dissatisfaction is the city’s stormwater fees, which jumped to approximately $50,000 per year. If passed, the bill would require the fair’s board to request proposals from other cities in…
TOPEKA — Senate Minority Leader has chastised his colleagues for failing to make progress on a school finance plan. He urged them Tuesday to come to grips with reality. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that during the debate lawmakers said they were interested in negotiating with school attorneys. They also expressed frustration with the Kansas Supreme Court. They rejected Hensley’s efforts to inject hundreds of millions of dollars into public schools. Hensley says lawmakers have made no progress and are now a week and a half before adjournment of the regular session. The Legislature is scheduled to begin a three-week absence at…
Today’s guests on In Focus included USD 383 Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid and board member Jurdene Coleman, Riley County Superintendent Cliff Williams and Blue Valley-Randolph Superintendent Brady Burton, and KSU Instructor of Dance and Music Neil Dunn with Associate Director of Dance and Music Julie Pentz, along with KSU student dancers Jazzy Walker and Olivia Manqual. Reid & Coleman: Williams & Burton: Dunn, Pentz, Walker, & Manqual: