WICHITA, Kan. – UPDATE 11:25 a.m. – The children have been located, and are safe. The suspect is still at large. UPDATE 11:00 a.m. – Information indicates that the suspect may be armed. An amber alert has been issued for two young girls. 5-year-old Layla Hatcher and 2-year-old Lilly Hatcher were last seen at the Days Inn Hotel at 7321 E. Kellogg in Wichita. The girls are believed to be in imminent danger, after being taken by suspect 24-year-old David Hatcher. Hatcher is driving a blue, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. The vehicle has an Arkansas temporary tag, front end damage, passenger…
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Officers with the Riley County Police Department arrested Brian Havens, 36, of Wamego, Kansas on two warrants with the offense of probation violation (original offenses included forgery and aggravated endangering of a child as well as violation of a protective order). Havens was arrested in the 100 block of S. 4th Street in Manhattan at approximately 8:15 AM on February 16, 2016. He was given a bond of $7,000.00 and at the time of this report was no longer confined at the Riley County Jail. Detectives with the Riley County Police Department filed a report for rape which occurred…
The Wamego City Commission was introduced to the new Library Director. At Tuesday’s meeting, City Manager Merl Page introduced Bryan McBride, the new Wamego Public Library Director, who took over on January 19th, replacing former director Peter Vopata. In other business: The Commission approved the logistics of this year’s Tulip Festival, which Page said is identical to last year’s plan. The plan includes street blocking around the City Park which requires approval from the City. The Commission approved the request from PTO’s Jessica Lane to block off Elm Street from 7th to 8th for Central Elementary’s Spring Festival on April…
The Wamego City Commission reviewed the tax abatements on two businesses. At Tuesday’s meeting, City Manager Merl Page reviewed the annual tax abatement renewals for Homestead Housing and Caterpillar Work Tools. According to Page, both entities are sent a renewal application from the County, that’s completed and sent back to the City, who must verify the facilities are being used for the intended purpose of the original abatement. Both Homestead Housing and Caterpillar qualified for the renewal. In other business: Page received a request to transition mowers from Parks and Cemetery Supervisor Shad Hufnagel. Hufnagel stated the mowers have high-end…
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the public water supply in the City of Emmett located in Pottawatomie County. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a water main break that may put the system at risk for bacterial contamination. The advisory took effect on Feb. 16 and will remain in effect until chlorine residuals are adequate and all other conditions which place the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be adequately resolved. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: · Boil…
Manhattan City Commissioners have authorized steps to move forward in two feasibility studies. Director of Parks and Recreation, Eddie Eastes presented to commissioners during Tuesday night’s commission meeting. The authorization allows the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Bruce McMillan Architects for a Parks and Recreation Facility Feasibility Study and a Douglass Park Southeast Neighborhood Recreation Center Feasibility Study. The commission will be appointing members to a steering committee to work with architects on the studies, as their next step. Providing recreational activities to city residents was trending at the meeting, with commissioners also discussing the development of a…
FORT WORTH, Tex. — It had been 13 months since Kansas State had won a road game in conference play. The losing streak hit 13 games last weekend in the Wildcats’ lowest point of the season, an overtime loss to rebuilding Oklahoma State. At long last, the meter can be reset. K-State topped TCU, 63-49, Tuesday night in Fort Worth. The Wildcats jumped out to a fast start, leading 26-11 at one point, then found separation down the stretch after TCU managed to climb back within seven. Justin Edwards led K-State with 17 points, while Barry Brown helped the Wildcats…
With Fake Patty’s Day less than 20 days away, members of the Riley County Law Board discussed preparedness for the biggest annual binge-drinking event Manhattan. Riley County Police Department Capt. Josh Kyle reported to the board that the RCPD plans to take similar actions to last year when it comes to how it polices the event, which is March 5. “It appears as of right now we’re not going to make any significant alterations to the plan from last year,” Kyle said. “It seemed to be fairly effective.” Kyle told the board arrests and citations were down after last year’s…
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a fire weather watch in the Flint Hills region till Saturday. Riley, Pottawatomie, Geary, Clay and Wabaunsee Counties are listed in the watch. The alert says warmer temperatures and gusty winds beginning Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon — along with low relative humidity values — increase the chances for fire dangers. Wind gusts could reach upwards of 30-40 mph Thursday and Friday. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma oil-and-gas regulators are ordering operators of 245 injection wells in the state to reduce the amount of wastewater injected underground as the agency grapples with a spike in earthquakes that have also been felt far into Kansas. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission released a plan Tuesday covering more than 5,200 square miles. It calls for a reduction of more than 500,000 barrels of wastewater each day.