He’s coming back for more. Pottawatomie County Commissioner Pat Weixelman says he’s running for re-election. Weixelman says that he thinks experience has helped to prepare him for a second term as a county commissioner. The commissioner says that at heart he’s just an “old concrete guy” but that he’d be honored to serve the people of Pottawatomie county for another four years, citing “wisdom” and getting his “feet wet” as qualifiers.
Author: KMAN Staff
A Manhattan man has filed for election to the Riley County Commission. Marvin Rodriguez filed Wednesday with the Riley County Clerk’s office. Rodriguez is trying for the second district position, currently held by Robert Boyd. Rodriguez has listed his party as Republican. Rodriguez grew up in Junction City and graduated from Kansas State University in the class of 1966. Rodriguez tells KMAN he decided to run for County Commission to fulfill his goal of getting more involved in the community. Rodriguez says he would like to see more local government transparency in order to help strengthen voter’s trust in local leaders.
Following Governor Sam Brownback’s State of the State address Tuesday night, State Senator from Manhattan – Tom Hawk spoke to KMAN’s Cathy Dawes about his thoughts on the Governor’s speech, planned parenthood and the state budget.
Three Junction City men are in custody after being arrested for attempted first degree murder and several other charges. According to a press release, the Geary County Sheriff’s office responded to Shandy Lane near Milford on Monday, after it was reported that persons had been kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint. During the incident, one victim was shot in the head with a semi-automatic handgun and required minor medical treatment. Following the report, the sheriff’s office began an investigation that ended with the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Johnson Drive, in Junction City. The search resulted in…
Jose Mangual, 58, of Manhattan was arrested on January 12, 2016 at approximately 2:30 PM while in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza. Mangual was arrested on a warrant for the offense of criminal threat which stemmed from an incident in late 2015. Mangual was given a bond of $5,000.00 and at the time of this report was no longer confined at the Riley County Jail. Officers with the Riley County Police Department arrested Tre Smith, 23, of Manhattan while at the Riley County Police Department on January 12, 2016 at approximately 1:30 PM. Smith was arrested on a…
Dr. Marvin Wade is the third of four candidates for Manhattan/Ogden USD 383 Superintendent: Dr. Wade currently serves as the Superintendent of Marshalltown Community School District in Marshalltown, Iowa (2008 to present). He has also served as Superintendent of Schools, Associate Superintendent for Instruction and Special Services, and Director of Special Services and Curriculum in Weld Country Re-3J School District in Keenesburg, CO (1995 – 2008). Prior to that, he was a Principal at Clay Center Community Middle School, Clay Center, KS (1992 – 1995), Special Education Coordinator/School Psychologist, Twin Lakes Educational Cooperative, Clay Center, KS (1990-1992), and a School…
Iranian state-run media says all ten detained US Navy Sailors have been released. The report included pictures said to be of the sailors. The Pentagon confirmed the report.
St. Louis Rams fans are expressing their disappointment after the NFL said the Rams can move to Los Angeles. The Rams were one of three NFL teams considering a move to L.A. The San Diego Chargers could relocate there as well.
During his opening remarks of the State of the Union address, President Barack Obama acknowledged that expectations for congressional action on his agenda in this election season are low but identified some areas where there is potential.
Article by Army Times: Twenty-five soldiers from Fort Riley, Kansas, face drug- and alcohol-related charges after local police raided an out-of-control party Friday night. Shortly before midnight, officers from the Grandview Plaza Police Department responded to a complaint about a loud party, according to the police report. A total of 27 people were arrested. Charges against them include misdemeanor possession of marijuana, criminal use of a weapon, hosting minors consuming alcohol, and unlawful noise, according to the police report. The police later released the soldiers to their units, said Lt. Col. Kimeisha McCullum, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division,…