For a moment, it appeared new Kansas Gov. Jeff Coyler had cut his trip to the Little Apple short during a frigid Saturday afternoon in Aggieville. The former lieutenant governor to staunch conservative Sam Brownback made his entrance inside a packed Bluestem Bistro after 2 p.m. and wasted no time to engage with citizens in an effort to fortify his well-publicized call for a “change of tone” in Kansas government. But the tone on Saturday from those in the bistro was fixated on Medicaid expansion. Medicaid provides coverage for some low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and…
Author: KMAN Staff
Hal Lucas, 51, of Ogden, Kansas, was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on February 8, 2018 at approximately 3:10 PM. Lucas was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance within 1000 ft. of a school property, and three counts of distribute methamphetamine. Lucas’ total bond was set at $20,000.00 causing him to remain confined at the time of this report.
Friday’s guests were Manhattan Regional Airport Director Jesse Romo, Kansas Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee Chair John Buttenhoff and Riley County Police Department Director Brad Schoen.
The Riley County Police Department announced Friday morning that director Brad Schoen will retire after 36 years serving the citizens of Riley County. Schoen began his career as a patrol officer on January 1, 1983, before being appointed director on November 17, 2007. Since the RCPD was established in 1974, he is the only person to be promoted through the ranks from a patrol officer to the director of the department. “I like the work. I have always liked the work,” Schoen said in a press release from the department. “It was fun. For the first two years that I…
WICHITA — A Wichita area man charged with the rape of a 4-year-old girl at a YMCA has now been accused of sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl at the same location. The Wichita Eagle reports 21-year-old gaston was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. The arrest comes one day after he was released from jail. Gaston was arrested last week and charged with rape in a reported Jan. 29 sexual assault at the Downtown YMCA. Police say they were investigating the incident when they identified a second victim in an assault that occurred Jan. 24.…
Officers filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property in the 2500 block of Bellerive Dr. in Manhattan on February 7, 2018 at approximately 2:10 PM. Officers listed Joshua Brite, 25, of Manhattan and Vivien Brite, 24, of Manhattan as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect entered their apartment, causing damage and taking miscellaneous electronics. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,344.00. 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…
LAWRENCE — A chemistry professor living in Kansas who faced imminent deportation to Bangladesh has been granted a temporary stay. Lawyers representing 55-year-old Syed Ahmed Jamal announced Thursday that a judge issued the temporary stay. Jamal, who currently teaches at Park University in Missouri, was arrested Jan. 24 at his home in Lawrence, Kansas. He arrived legally in the U.S. in 1987 but after pursuing a doctorate he overstayed his visa. He and his Bangladeshi wife have three American citizen children. Since his visa expired, he has been allowed to stay in the U.S. and report regularly to immigration authorities.…
Thursday’s guests were Fort Riley Museums Director Dr. Bob Smith and Lt. Col. Richard Ikena. In the last half hour, Flint Hills Christian School Principal Tim McDonald and Manhattan Catholic Schools Principal Scott Hulshoff were in studio.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kansas State limped into Texas on the heels of an ego-crushing 38-point road loss that would have sucked the life from many teams. If anything, the Wildcats looked ready to lay down against a Texas Longhorns team that had played their best on their home court and were brimming with confidence for a second-half run in the Big 12. Instead, Kansas State slugged out a rugged 67-64 comeback road victory that is rare to come by in one of the best leagues in the country. Dean Wade scored 16 points to lead five Wildcats scoring in…
Officers filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property in the 1300 block of Leone Ridge Dr. in Manhattan on February 6, 2018 at approximately 12:25 PM. Officers listed George Marcus, 65, of Junction City, Kansas as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect broke the door to his trailer and took several tools. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $9,500.00. 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…