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…
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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.
Gina Jones, 23, of Manhattan, was arrested in the 100 block of N. 4th St. on June 7, 2017 at approximately 11:15 AM. Jones was arrested on a Wabaunsee County District Court warrant for burglary and interference with law enforcement. Jones’ total bond was set at $10,000. Officers filed a report for aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping, and criminal damage to property in the 2200 block of College Ave. on June 8, 2017 at approximately 2:00 AM. Officers listed Mohammed Mujalli, 17, of Manhattan, as the victim when he reported that 2 known and 4 unknown suspects attacked him and took…
In less than a month USD 383 will enter the 2018 fiscal year, and it will have $50,000 left over from the year before. At Wednesday night’s meeting, board members were basking in the afterglow of legislative victories in Topeka this week. On Monday, the legislature passed S.B. 19, and director of business Lew Faust referred to the new formula as a “good start.” The $50,000 saved from overtime pay will compliment the projected revenue additions as a result of S.B. 19. The district will be the beneficiary of $3,091,941 in general and supplemental fund authority. The district will also…
A man who survived a fatal shooting incident at Nelson’s Landing last month has been identified in an affidavit obtained by KMAN. As reported earlier one person died in the shooting, with another person critically injured. Riley County police responded to a reported shooting in the 2800 block of Nelson’s Landing at 6 p.m. on May 21. German Gonzalez-Garcia, 39, was dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Adrian Ortega, a man who had not been identified until now, had suffered multiple gunshot wounds during the incident and was transported to Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan before being taken to Topeka’s…