A Manhattan man’s conviction for attempted murder and battery has been affirmed by the Kansas Court of Appeals. Samuel Dartez, 33, had been sentenced in January of 2016 to more than 22 years with the Kansas Department of corrections for stabbing a 27 year old woman multiple times in November of 2014 near the intersection of Juliette and Yuma Streets. In Daretz’s appeal, he contended the district court erred by admitting prior bad acts evidence, improperly instructing the jury, entering an unworkable restitution order, and improperly calculating his sentence. The appellant also asserted prosecutorial error and juror misconduct. However the state court…
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Updated 8:30 a.m. Officers are investigating a suspicious death that occurred in the 1000 block of Garden Way on July 27, 2017. The deceased male has been identified as Jason Beamer, 37, of Manhattan. We do not anticipate releasing more information regarding this case unless further investigation reveals the death to be from other than natural causes. 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. (earlier report) Riley County Police…
K-State’s Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine is stepping down. Dean Tammy Beckham announced to Vet Med students, faculty, staff, and alumni on Thursday her intention to accept a position with the Department of Defense in its Cooperative Biological Engagement Program. Beckham indicates the new position would allow her the opportunity to remain on K-State’s faculty, but she would be detailed through the DOD through an Intergovernmental Personnel Appointment. Beckham has served as Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine for two years. She will be stepping down as Dean on August 31st.
A former Army soldier was sentenced Thursday to 17 years in federal prison for child abuse. Eugene Cleaver, 30, of Bonham, Texas, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse. According to U.S. Attorney Tom Beall in his plea, Cleaver admitted the crime occurred while he was stationed at Fort Riley where he lived with four minor females and their parents. He received free room and board in exchange for caring for the children and the house. After the children were removed from their parents’ home and placed in foster care, investigators learned Cleaver had molested the children and warned them not…
The Riley County Police Department and Lawrence Police Department are asking for public assistance to find a man suspected of 14 rapes over an 8-year span. “In March of 2009, then Kanasas Attorney General Steve Six announced that mulitple incidents of rape committed over the course of eight years in both Manhattan and Lawrence appeared connected,” RCPD Director Brad Schoen said in a formal address to media members inside the Riley County Law Enforcement Center Thursday morning. “These incidents began in October of 2000 and ended in December of 2008, involved the victimization of women in Manhattan and Lawrence, and…
Three large thefts were reported in the Manhattan area on Wednesday. Several saws, a welder, miscellaneous Dewalt brand tools, and a generator were stolen from a building in the 2100 block of W. 52nd Ave. at approximately 10:15 AM. Officers listed 33-year-old Andrew Miksch of Wamego as the victim. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $6,500. Officers also filed a report for theft at approximately 4:15 PM, when it was reported that two unknown suspects took approximately $5,000 worth of Nike clothing from Dick’s Sporting Goods. Finally, a burglary in the 2100 block of Elm Street was reported shortly before…
Today’s show featured Kristin Cottam with the Mercy Community Health Foundation and Jurdene Ingram with Pawnee Mental Health. Kristin Cottam: Jurdene Ingram (due to technical difficulties, we can only provide part of the her first segment. KMAN apologizes for any inconvenience)
TOPEKA– Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is looking to take an ambassadorship in President Donald Trump’s administration. The White House announced Wednesday that Trump will nominate the Republican governor to serve as ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom. If confirmed by the Senate, he’ll run the State Department’s office of International Religious Freedom. Brownback has scheduled a news conference Thursday afternoon to discuss plans for his expected departure from the governor’s office. In a tweet Wednesday, Brownback said he was honored “to serve such an important cause.” The chairman of Kansas’ Republican Party says Brownback will be remembered as a governor who…
ROSE HILL, Kan. Authorities have rescued a kidnapping victim and arrested three people after a police chase ended in a crash near Wichita. The Wichita Eagle reports that the chase started Tuesday when officers spotted a vehicle that was believed to be connected to a disturbance at a Wichita hotel in which a witness saw a woman being forced into a vehicle at gunpoint. Officer Charley Davidson of the Wichita Police Department says the chase ended on the north side of Rose Hill. One of the suspects was arrested after running from the vehicle. Drugs also were found during the…
Today’s show featured Blue Valley Middle School/High School principal Marion Mazouch, and Pottawatomie County Extension Agent Erin Tynon with 4-H ambassadors Ryan Moser, Marshall Fike, Emma Ebert, and Molly Minihan. Marion Mazouch: Pottawatomie County 4-H: