Segments 1 & 2: USD 383 assistant superintendent Nathan Downs and board member Katie Allen Segment 3: Manhattan Christian College president Kevin Ingram Segment 4: Riley County Extension agent Ethan Sylvester
Author: KMAN Staff
Officers filed a report of larceny in the 600 block of S. Seth Child Road on July 16, 2024, at approximately 3:19 PM. Officers listed Home Depot as the victim when it was reported a known suspect left the establishment without paying. Total loss associated with this report is $1,076. Larry Wilms Jr., 29, of Manhattan, was arrested on July 16, 2024, at approximately 10:09 PM in the 4700 block of Observation Point Drive. Wilms was arrested on probable cause offenses of criminal threat, harassment by telecom device, and stalking. Total bond was set at $45,000. Wilms was confined at…
Manhattan mayor Susan Adamchak and interim city manager Jason Hilgers join KMAN’s AJ Shaw to discuss tonight’s city commission meeting and discuss city business.
Officers filed a report of larceny in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center on July 15, 2024, at approximately 2:46 PM. Officers listed JC Penny as the victim when it was reported unknown male and female suspects left the store with a cart full of merchandise. Total loss associated with this report is $980. This theft took place on July 11. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report of theft in the 1900 block of Platt…
By Annie Wolfe/Times of Pott County Westmoreland resident Michelle Campbell stepped forward during public comments at Monday’s Pottawatomie County Commission meeting to commend the county on work done to Flush Rd. “Nobody has commented on Flush Rd since the bridge approaches have been done. It is wonderful. What a smooth approach to all those bridges,” said Campbell. “Kudos to you guys. Thank you for approving to get that done. Thank you for your leadership as County Commissioners, and thank you to the county employees. You make this county a better place to live.” Firefighter Stipend Fire Supervisor Jared Barnes is…
Boys State of Kansas has a new executive director. Boys State officials announced Monday that Kyle Wheatley has taken over as the executive director of the summer leadership program held annually at K-State. Wheatley began his term July 1 and replaced Tom Weirman, who held the position for four years. Sponsored by the American legion, Boys State is a mock government program allowing high school boys to practice leadership. The program simulates elections, political parties and government at the state, county and local levels. It includes students who just completed their junior year and sophomore year of high school will…
Riley County Historical Museum curator of education and design Melanie Highsmith and curator of collections Dawn Munger joined AJ Shaw for the full hour to discuss a moratorium on collection donations.
Therriana Pittman, 24, of Wichita, was arrested on July 12, 2024, at approximately 12:45 PM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Pittman was arrested on Riley County District Court warrants for failure to appear and probation violation. The original charge in this matter was for distribution of opiates/opium/narcotics/stimulants 10>100 dosage units, distribution of marijuana 25<450 grams, possession of opiate/opium/narcotic/certain stimulant, possession of paraphernalia with the intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance, aggravated endangering a child, reckless situation to child <18, and possession of marijuana. Total bond was set at $200,000. Pittman was confined at the time of this…
The Kansas congressional delegation reacted after the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump that claimed the life of one individual and critically injured two others. Senators Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran sent their thoughts to the former President and the victims who were affected by the shooting and thanked law enforcement and the Secret Service. Sen. Jerry Moran, who is the state’s longest-serving member of the state’s delegation in Washington, said he was “praying for President Trump, everyone who attended the rally and for our country.” Marshall noted that a bullet was just centimeters from taking the life of…