A Manhattan man allegedly behind the wheel in a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of 12th and Bluemont in April faces a November 27th arraignment following a preliminary hearing Tuesday afternoon in Riley County District Court. Nicholas Blaha, who was named as a suspect in May, not only was bound over by Magistrate Judge James Kepple on the aggravated battery charge, but leaving the scene of an accident was added as a charge. About a dozen witnesses were called to the stand by Riley County Senior Deputy Attorney Barry Disney during Tuesday’s preliminary hearing, recounting events of late that…
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Thousands of K-State students, faculty and community members filled the lawn in front of Anderson Hall Tuesday afternoon on the campus of Kansas State University. The event, organized by K-State officials and student groups in the wake of another round of racial tension that began the month, was preceded by a “K-State Unity Walk” that began at 1 p.m. with Anderson Hall the destination. “We are hurt, we are discouraged, we are in pain,” K-State Black Student Union President Darrell Reese told the crowd. “We know that we are living in trying times at Kansas State University and in our…
Tuesday’s guest was Riley County Commission Chairman Ron Wells, who spoke about this week’s Kansas Association of Counties annual conference in Kansas City, local government and the latest on the county’s ambulance service.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 500 block of Colorado St. in Manhattan on November 13, 2017 at approximately 8:45 AM. Officers listed Marian Henry, 53, of Manhattan as the victim when an unknown suspect slashed tires on her vehicle. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.00. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 300 block of S 4th St. in Manhattan on November 13, 2017 at approximately 11:40 AM. Officers listed Eagle Communications as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect slashed tires on a…
Following a national search, Adrian Rodriguez will become Kansas State University’s associate vice president for student life for diversity and multicultural student affairs, effective Dec. 4. “I am pleased with the search committee’s selection of Adrian Rodriguez as K-State’s first associate vice president for student life for diversity and multicultural student affairs,” said President Richard Myers. “Adrian will serve a critical leadership role to promote a culture at Kansas State University where all students are able to thrive and be engaged.” Since 2008, Rodriguez has been the vice president for student development services at Tarrant County College, Trinity River Campus…
Junction City Police are investigating the death of a 38 year old Downs man. A news release Monday indicates JCPD officers were called Saturday to the scene of a subject unresponsive in the cab of a semi-truck that was parked in the parking lot of Sapp Brothers truck stop. Upon arrival EMS and officers located 38 year old, Michael Menzies Jr. of Downs, who was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy was performed on Monday in Topeka. No foul play is suspected and toxicology results are pending.
Riley County commissioners certified canvass results from Tuesday’s cities and schools general election and approved nearly 8,000 ballots Monday morning. County Clerk Rich Vargo told commissioners there were 151 provisional ballots with 117 accepted. Vargo said those not counted were rejected due to lack of voter registration or lack of an I.D. “That’s pretty standard for provisional ballots,” he said. Vargo said an attractive feature of the provisional ballot process is that if a ballot is rejected, the prospective voter becomes registered for the next election. The accepted provisional ballots will be counted and final results will be official when…
Manhattan Regional Airport officials are worried about proposed federal subsidies for Salina Regional Airport. According to Manhattan Regional Airport Director Jesse Romo, Salina is asking the U.S. Department of Transportation for a federal subsidy to fly 50-seat regional jets to Chicago through SkyWest Airlines. The subsidized one-way ticket price would be $88. In comparison, the average one-way ticket price to fly to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport from Manhattan was $176 last month. Romo, who spoke with KMAN Monday following a meeting with MHK’s Airport Advisory Board, said the federal Essential Air Service program was never intended to compete with free…
TOPEKA — Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss announced today the Supreme Court has reappointed Judge Meryl D. Wilson to a two-year term as chief judge of the 21st Judicial District, effective January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2019. Wilson has served as district judge in the 21st Judicial District since April 1997 and chief judge since 2012. He presides over cases in Clay and Riley counties. “We are glad that Judge Wilson agreed to serve another two years as chief judge, providing continuity in capable leadership in the 21st Judicial District,” said Nuss. “Our dedicated staff and judges continue to successfully manage…
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 1800 block of Fair Ln. in Manhattan on November 11, 2017 at approximately 12:38 PM. Officers listed C&S Auto of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took a 2011 White Chevrolet Cruze from the victim. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $8,500.00. The vehicle was later recovered. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 300 block of Colorado St. in Manhattan on November 12, 2017 at approximately 11:20 AM. Officers listed Maria Bourk, 52, of Leawood, and Tamara Weeda, 52, of…