HOLTON — Another woman has testified against a northeast Kansas man who is facing a string of sexual assault allegations that have divided his tight-knit hometown. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the woman told jurors Thursday that 22-year-old Jacob Ewing, of Holton, sodomized her and forced her to perform oral sex after a September 2014 party. She is among five women the former state football champion is charged with sexually assaulting. She said things became “blurry” after she drank two beers and a shot. She later recalled being naked on a floor. The trial is the second for Ewing and…
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TOPEKA — A former Kansas Highway Patrol trooper has been indicted on a charge alleging that he used excessive force. Federal grand jurors in Topeka returned the indictment Wednesday in the case against 43-year-old James Carson, of Independence, Kansas. The indictment says Carson “physically assaulted” and caused “bodily injury” to a person identified with the initials R.T. It says the alleged June 2013 incident in southeast Kansas’ Labette County deprived R.T. of the civil right of due process. The U.S. Justice Department provided no other information about what happened and whether Carson has an attorney. A statement says Carson faces…
USD 383 students who participated in the fourth annual Summer STEM Institute will be showing off what they learned Friday morning at the K-State Student Union Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The learning workshop was held June 5 through 29. Lacee Sell, USD 383’s Executive Director of Teaching & Learning, said 325 students participated this year. For the first time, K-State’s College of Education collaborated with the district in making the institute a reality. This is the first time the STEM Institute concludes with a showcase. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Biomechanical Engineering, sports…
On Thursday’s edition of In Focus, Cathy Dawes previewed next week’s Fourth of July celebration in Wamego. Chris Hupe and Neil Ebert talked about their work with the Pyro Crew. They were joined by Wamego Police Chief Mike Baker and Deputy Chief Paul Schliffke, and Kara Holle, Program Asst. with Wamego Chamber of Commerce.
Officers filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property in the 800 block of W. 56th St. on June 28, 2017 at approximately 11:25 AM. Officers listed Wood Enterprise as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect gained entry into a garage and took a home made Go Cart, a 600cc Kawasaki motorcycle, 6 Noreyne International furnaces, and 15 floor heater/ac units. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $20,780.00. Police ask that anyone with information contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Jamie Berges, 27, of Manhattan, was arrested in the…
Geary county Sheriff’s department responded to an injury accident on Wednesday July 28th. Deputies were dispatched to Interstate 70 milemarker 310 westbound for an injury accident. Roger Ambrosier was driving his 2013 Toyota Avalon when he fell asleep and drove into the median causing damage to the rear of the vehicle. One juvenile passenger was transported to the hospital with a minor injury to their lower back.
Update to the Denison and Claflin intersection construction: Weather Update: The intersection of Denison and Claflin will reopen to traffic on the north, west and east legs of the intersection on Wednesday, July 5. This opening is being delayed due to weather conditions that are impeding our ability to get the intersection ready for traffic. When open next week, eastbound and westbound traffic will be able to flow freely through the intersection. The south leg of the intersection will remain closed. Detours will remain in place for northbound and southbound traffic accessing Denison south of Claflin. Changes Thursday, June 29: Connecting…
USD 383 board members approved an agreement between the school district and city of Manhattan at Wednesday’s board of education meeting at the Robinson Education Center, 2031 Poyntz Ave. The November election is just months away, and city administration and USD 383 officials are hoping for a favorable outcome on a quarter-cent quality of life sales tax question. An approved agreement between the city and USD 383 officially allows the city to build gymnasiums at Susan B. Anthony Middle School and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School, and also improve the ball diamonds at CiCo Park. A second part of the…
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office arrested a rural Westmoreland man on drug charges as the result of a Tuesday morning search warrant. 38-year-old Billy Creed Goodman was booked on multiple charges including possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, cultivation of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of felony drug paraphernalia, criminal use of firearms, aggravated child endangerment, and no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance. Goodman is currently at the Pottawatomie County Jail, with bond set at $250,000. An unspecified quantity of methamphetamine, marijuana, and firearms were taken as evidence. The…
The Republican healthcare plan that has stalled in the Senate could have a negative affect on school districts. USD 383 Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid told KMAN during an appearance on In Focus Wednesday that Medicaid restrictions in the bill could increase expenditures for the district. “Right now, we’re able to get some reimbursement for costs of services for speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy,” Reid said. “So we can basically count some of the hours that our staff provide in services that our students need.” Reid said Medicaid reimbursements for services amounted to $800,000 this past school year. Reid added…