Manhattan Mayor Usha Reddi and city manager Ron Fehr stopped by the KMAN studio today to visit about Tuesday evening’s city commission meeting. Reddi also commented on the recent Olathe shooting and diversity efforts in the state house.
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The Manhattan Fire Department has sent a fire engine to Hutchinson to help battle wildfires there. They join firefighters from Riley County Fire District No. 1, who have also volunteered to assist. “Last night Reno County was requesting 50 fire engines and 58 brush trucks,” MFD Assistant Chief Sam Dameron told KMAN Tuesday. “So we sent one fire engine with a crew of four personnel down there to help contain the blaze they are having in that area.” The Flint Hills area remains under a Red Flag Warning, meaning no outside burning — even with a permit — is allowed. The…
Officers filed a report for motor vehicle theft in the 900 block of Juliette Ave. on March 6, 2017 at approximately 9:35 AM. Officers listed Charle Charleton, 66, of Manhattan, as the victim when she reported that an unknown suspect stole her 1996 Saturn SE, which also contained a brown backpack. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $770.00. Police ask that anyone with information contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00. Allan Ruboyianes,…
The bridges on McKee and Antelope Run Roads in Pottawattomie County will begin to be replaced in the near future. The only question is by who. The County Board of Commissioners began figuring that out Monday morning when they got their first look at four contractor bids that would see work done on these bridges. Assistant Public Works Director Jim Jenkins and Public Works Director Peter Clark both spoke with the Commission to list each bid, as well as to provide an early estimate for total project cost. The bids included L & M Contractors, King Construction Co., Reece Construction, and Ebert Construction,…
On Monday’s In Focus, Cathy visited with Dawn Deeter, Director of the National Strategic Institute, and Justine Moore, a K-State student, regarding K-State’s National Strategic Selling Institute and Auction: Mark Claussen also gave an update on fundraising efforts at Konza United Way: Brian McNulty and Melissa Bean, both with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, spoke about construction projects and fire dangers at Tuttle Creek State Park:
Officers filed a report for aggravated burglary in the 2200 block of College Ave. on March 3, 2017 at approximately 11:00 AM. Officers listed Nicholas Jones, 22, of Manhattan, Jacob Biller, 20, of Manhattan, TK Mcwhertor, 21, of Manhattan, Samuel Chadick, 20, of Manahttan, and Justin Keskett, 20, of Manhattan, as victims when they reported that an unknown suspect entered their apartments during the night and took money from them. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.00. Police ask that anyone with information contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can…
A structure fire at Timber Creek caused substantial damage Sunday night. According to Blue Township Fire chief John Stamey, Shortly before 8 PM Sunday, Blue Township Fire along with Pottawatomie County Consolidated Fire responded to the 2000 block of Timber Creek Drive. The first arriving units found and extinguished a fire that involved the laundry room and bathroom. An investigation concluded that the the fire started in the clothes dryer. Damage is estimated to be $25,000 to the building and the contents. The occupants are displaced from the house at this time due to extensive smoke and water damage. The Red…
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) A former para-educator for the Lawrence school district has been convicted of sexually abusing one of her students. A Douglas County jury on Friday found 34-year-old Teri Lynn Johnson, of Baldwin City, guilty of unlawful sexual relations, sexual exploitation of a child and promoting obscenity to minors. The Lawrence Journal-World reports her victim, who is now an adult, testified during the trial that he met Johnson while he was a student at the Douglas County Juvenile Detention Center’s Day School. The victim said his father eventually discovered sexual images and messages from Johnson on his phone. Johnson…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — D.J. Johnson had 19 points in his final game at Bramlage Coliseum, helping Kansas State to a 61-48 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday and giving the Wildcats’ NCAA Tournament hopes a boost. Fellow senior Wesley Iwundu added 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Wildcats (19-12, 8-10), who also snapped a four-game home skid and locked up the No. 6 seed for next week’s Big 12 Tournament. That means Kansas State will have a first-round bye for the first time in three years. Texas Tech (18-13, 6-12) may have had its own NCAA Tournament hopes…
Representing more than 140 years of classroom experience, members of the 2017 class of Kansas Master Teachers were announced today. The seven teachers chosen for this annual award are: John Butcher, art teacher at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park; Melinda Eitel, Kindergarten teacher at Grace E. Stewart Elementary School in Salina; Joan Hayden, physical education teacher at Fort Riley Middle School; Jennifer Hendrix, physics teacher at Dodge City High School; Kimberly Hett, fifth-grade teacher for Andover eCademy; Brandy Lane, sixth-grade teacher at Pauline South Intermediate School in Topeka; and Laura Schwinn, audio/video communications teacher at Emporia…