A former Riley County commission candidate has announced he’s running for a seat in the Kansas House. Levi Smith, who was the Democratic challenger to Republican Ron Wells in the November 2016 election, has turned his focus to the 65th district office currently held by Republican Lonnie Clark of Junction City. Wells beat out Smith with 54 percent of the vote. Smith, who moved to Junction City in February from Manhattan, is also the former chair of the Riley County Democrats. He recently resigned that position. Smith, 26, is a native of Greensburg, Kan. Clark, 74, has served in the…
Author: KMAN Staff
Larry Jones, 47, of Manhattan, was arrested while in the 900 block of 4th St. in Manhattan on March 5, 2018 at approximately 4:35 PM. Jones was arrested on charges of distribute methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and use/possess with the intent to use drug paraphernalia and additionally, a Riley County District Court warrant for two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Jones was issued a total bond of $50,000.00 causing him to remain confined at the time of this report. Lana Smith, 53, of Manhattan, was arrested while in the 900 block of N 4th St. in Manhattan…
Today’s guests on In Focus were Manhattan City Mayor Linda Morse and City Manager Ron Fehr.
Today’s guest on In Focus was Riley County Assistant Fire Chief Doug Schmitt.
Officers filed a report for aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated burglary in Manhattan on March 3, 2018. Officers listed a 47 year old male as the victim and an unknown person as the suspect. Due to the nature of the crime reported, no additional information will be released. Officers filed a report for burglary in the 3000 block of Brookville Dr. in Manhattan on March 3, 2018 at approximately 3:15 AM. Officers listed Sara Cutter, 66, of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took electronics and miscellanous items from her home. The total loss associated…
County fire crews were busy over the weekend combating three wildfires in Riley County and a home north of Manhattan was reportedly lost. County officials indicated Monday the home was owned by Greg Wells. No injuries were reported and the home was cleared before it was overtaken by flames. The total loss has not been released. Riley County High School tweeted this morning that it will hold a Benefit Soup Supper for Wells after parent-teacher conferences on March 15. Please come support Greg Wells next Thursday, March 15th during Parent Teacher Conferences! Greg lost his house to a fire and…
WICHITA — Prosecutors say a Kansas woman has been sentenced to five years in prison for embezzling millions of dollars from the credit union where she worked. The U.S. attorney’s office said in a news release that Nita Rae Nirschl of Parsons was ordered Monday to pay more than $10 million in restitution. The 66-year-old woman was an officer and employee at the Parsons Pittsburg Credit Union. She pleaded guilty in December to one count each of embezzlement, money laundering and tax evasion. Prosecutors say she used the stolen money to buy a car, house and other items. After an…
Authorities and emergency crews continue to search Tuttle Creek Lake for man who may have drowned, according to the Riley County Police Department Sunday morning. The RCPD says 21-year-old Anthony Berg of Stillwell is the victim and that his body has not yet been found. Authorities say recovery efforts continue today. The RCPD said it was called Saturday at approximately 3 p.m. for the report of a drowning. Officers with RCPD responded to the scene along with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, Manhattan Fire Department, Riley County EMS, Riley County Emergency Management, Kansas Highway Patrol and the Kansas Department of…
Kansas State entered Saturday’s regular season finale in need of momentum as Selection Sunday draws near. The Wildcats’ rock solid duo, Dean Wade and Barry Brown, delivered it. The pair of All-Big 12 hopefuls combined for 43 points as K-State beat Baylor, 77-67, to bolster its NCAA Tournament bid. “We thought it was going to be a fist fight,” K-State coach Bruce Weber said. “We kept making plays. The run at the end of the half was really important and we maintained it.” The Wildcats (21-10, 10-8) uses a run late in the first half to grab a double-digit lead,…
Friday’s guests were Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Karen Hibbard, Riley County Extension Agent Gregg Eyestone and Riley County Emergency Management Coordinator Laurie Harrison. Friday’s show closed with the In Focus Hot Seat, featuring all three guests.