Fort Riley has confirmed the death of one its soldiers Tuesday. As KMAN reported Monday, 23-year-old Xavier Harden was found dead Sunday at Milford Lake. According to Fort Riley, Harden, a food service specialist with Forward Support Company D, 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Inf. Div., entered the lake from a boat at about 2:30 p.m. Sunday and did not resurface. His body was recovered at 5:25 p.m. The Geary County Sheriff’s Department had indicated the incident was reported at 1:30 p.m. and involved Harden and his family on flotation devices. “This is a…
Author: KMAN Staff
TOPEKA — Flags are being flown at half-staff in honor of Kansas Rep. Patsy Terrell who was found dead last week in her hotel room near the Capitol. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that flags will remain in that position at all state buildings, state grounds and state facilities through Saturday, when she will be interred. The Hutchinson Democrat was found dead last Wednesday. Topeka police said they didn’t believe foul play was involved. The day before her death, Terrell was one of 88 House members who voted to override Brownback’s veto of a tax bill. The freshman legislator said in…
An injury accident occured east of downtown Manhattan yesterday afternoon. Riley County officers responded to a report of an injury accident in the 100 block of East Poyntz Ave at approximately 3:50 PM Monday. When officers arrived on scene, they found an ivory-colored 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser, driven by 79-year-old James Miley of Manhattan, on it’s side. The vehicle had been struck by a silver 2007 Buick Lucerene driven by 58-year-old Roger Eaton of Manhattan. Miley was transported by EMS to Via Christi Hospital and also cited for an improper left turn. The extent of his injuries is not known at the time. A Manhattan…
Today’s guests were Riley County Commissioners Ben Wilson and Riley County Budget and Finance Officer Tami Robison.
A former Riley County Police Department officer named in civil rape suit denies the allegations. Aaron Wright, the former officer named in the suit filed in a federal court in Kansas City, Kan., on June 2, blasted the allegations in a statement he emailed to KMAN Monday afternoon. According to the suit, a former K-State student says she was sexually assaulted by Wright after he’d given her a ride home following a birthday party while he was off duty on the night of June 3, 2016. Wright was fired from the RCPD in December. The suit says Wright was fired…
Lane striping began on Fort Riley Boulevard Monday. The work started at the intersection of Fort Riley Boulevard and U.S. 24 and will end at Westwood. The first phase will be removal of existing paint and then striping the center and dashed lines. This portion may take 3 or more days. Motorists should expect lane shifts and delays, but there will be no lane closures. A second phase will follow that includes removal and re-striping of crosswalks and stop bars at intersections along the route. Motorists are asked to obey all posted traffic control and use caution in the area.
Today’s guests were Clinical Assistant Professor Neala Boyer with the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine, Debbie Nuss and Dave Baker with the Manhattan Juneteenth Planning Council, and Via Christi of Manhattan with President Bob Copple and Steve Land, administrator of Wamego Health Center. Neala Boyer: Debbie Nuss and Dave Baker: Bob Copple and Steve Land:
Lawyer Davis, 21, of Manhattan was arrested by RCPD detectives in the 200 block of E. 9th St. in Junction City, on June 9, 2017 at approximately 9:40 PM. Davis was arrested for aggravated robbery. Davis’ bond was set at $25,000. Officers filed a report for theft in the 2100 block of Walnut St. on June 9, 2017 at approximately 12:20 PM. Officers listed Nicholas Samuelson, 37, of Westmoreland, as the victim when he reported that an unknown suspect took several rifles, a pistol, and a shotgun from a residence he was storing them at. The total loss associated with…
Updated noon Monday: A rural Olsburg man died in a Pottawatomie County motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon. Christopher Browne, 60, has been identified as the driver of that motorcycle, which crashed in the area of Carnahan and Otter Creek Roads at about 3:45 p.m. Browne was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident remains under investigation, however, no other vehicles are believed to be involved. Agencies responding on this call were The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Wildlife – Parks and Tourism, Pottawatomie County EMS and the Olsburg Fire Department. ### (earlier report) A fatal accident was reported in Pottawatomie county…
To mark the next stage in development of Kansas State University’s north campus research and academic corridor, the Kansas State University Foundation broke ground and began excavation for Phase II of the K-State Office Park in a June 8 ceremony. “We are excited to launch construction on Phase II of the K-State Office Park and continue to attract corporate partners who desire to locate to our Manhattan campus and maximize their company’s access to K-State talent and innovation,” said Richard Myers, university president. “This groundbreaking reaffirms our promise to the K-State family and partners that we are committed to offering…