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…
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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…
Today’s guests on In Focus included State Representative Sydney Carlin of Manhattan, Riley County Emergency Management Coordinator Laurie Harrison, Manhattan Regional Airport Director Jesse Romo, and Manhattan Building Official Brad Claussen along with Plans Examiner Ryan Courtright. Carlin: Harrison: Romo: Claussen & Courtright:
FORT RILEY — The oldest division in the United States Army recognized its 100th birthday at a Victory with Honors Ceremony on post Thursday morning. The festivities began at 6:30 a.m., when all 10,000 units on post gathered on Custer Hill for a four mile run led by Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank. The ceremony was held on the front lawn of the Infantry Headquarters. An audio summary of the ceremony can be listened to below: “The most basic of the army standards is the essence of the Big Red One: duty first, and victory,” said Frank in his address. Soldiers…
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who is helping lead President Donald Trump’s commission on election fraud, says he is running for governor, according to the Associated Press. The Republican was announcing his 2018 bid Thursday in Lenexa. Kobach has helped draft laws and ordinances in several states aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration, and he has a national reputation for championing tough voter identification laws. He has been advising Trump since before the election. Kobach’s announcement comes just two days after state legislators enacted a law rolling back income tax cuts championed by current Republican Gov. Sam Brownback. Lawmakers…
Today’s guests on In Focus include Director of the Fort Riley Museum Complex Dr. Robert Smith, Flint Hills Christian Schools Administrator Tim McDonald and Development Director Lorraine Malone-Willich from Manhattan Catholic Schools.