Officers filed a report for burglary in the 4900 block of Ladera Ct. on February 3, 2017 at approximately 9:00 AM. Officers listed Lesley Isom, 54, of Manhattan, as the victim when he reported than an unknown suspect forced their way into a home under construction and took 2 air compressors, a radio, and other miscellaneous construction equipment, as well as damaging a door frame. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,390.00. 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…
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HOUSTON — Tom Brady’s record fifth Super Bowl win was his finest. New England’s star quarterback earned game MVP honors after leading a comeback from a record 25-point deficit for a 34-28 win over Atlanta in the first Super Bowl that went to overtime. James White scored the game winner from two yards out on the only possession of the extra period as New England scored the final 31 points of the game. Brady led the charge going 43 of 62 for 466 yards and two scores. His passing attempts and passing yardage set Super Bowl records. His fourth Super Bowl…
WACO, Texas (AP) — Kamau Stokes scored 15 points and Kansas State held off a late rally to hand No. 2 Baylor its first home loss of the season, 56-54 on Saturday. Stokes made both of the Wildcats’ field goals in the final 6:29, including a baseline jumper with 1:40 to go off an inbounds pass with 1 second left on the shot clock that made it 55-51. Baylor’s Johnathan Motley missed two shots in the final seconds with a chance to tie the game, the latter of which was blocked by D.J. Johnson of the Wildcats (16-7, 5-5 Big…
TOPEKA, KAN. – A Topeka woman was sentenced Friday to 34 months in federal prison for the sex trafficking of a 17-year-old girl, U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said. Tiara Jade Newman, 23, Topeka, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. In her plea, she admitted that on March 21, 2015, she and her husband, co-defendant Reginald Newman, 30, Topeka, Kan., took a 17-year-old girl from Topeka to Junction City, Kan., for the purpose of prostitution. The Newmans rented two rooms at a Value Place motel in Junction City. They used one room for performing commercial sex…
Today’s guests on In Focus were: St. Rep. Susie Swanson of Clay Center Riley County Extension Agriculture Agent Greg McClure Asst. Professor of Political Science at Kansas State University Dr. Nathaniel Birkhead Spencer Tomb and Pat Briggs with Riley County Fish & Game
TOPEKA — The Kansas Health System is seeking an exemption from a state law that that would allow adults to carry concealed handguns in its medical school and attached hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. Officials from the health system testified Thursday before the House Federal and State Affairs Committee. Without the exemption, the hospital and medical school will be required to allow concealed weapons in its buildings on July 1, unless it provides security measures. The Lawrence Journal-World reports hospital officials and the chief of the hospital police force testified for the exemption, saying allowing guns would make the hospital less…
Shawn Eckard, 37, of Kansas City, Kansas, was arrested in the 1000 block of Limey Pl. on February 2, 2017 at approximately 10:25 PM. Eckard was arrested for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while under the influence. Eckard’s bond was set at $10,000.00, causing him to remain confined at the time of this report. Keith Smith, 19, of Ogden, Kansas, was arrested in the 400 block of Thirteenth St. in Ogden, Kansas on February 2, 2017 at approximately 5:30 PM. Smith was arrested on 2 Riley County…
JACKSON, Miss.-Two suspects in a Mississippi pawn shop robbery that left three people dead are back in the state after being captured in Junction City last month. News outlets report 35-year-old Jamison Townsend and 37-year-old Joshua Garcia face three counts of capital murder in the Dec. 17 shooting deaths at Bill’s Pawn Jewelry Coin/Stamp Exchange in Jackson. Police say 81-year-old Cleveland Mosley, 60-year-old Robert Ivy and 77-year-old Ted McLemore were killed during the robbery. Townsend and Garcia were arrested days later near Junction City after an interstate chase. Both waived extradition from Kansas and were returned to Jackson police…
Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted a local law enforcement agency in a domestic battery arrest. According to a report released Thursday by the Saint George Police Department, officers were dispatched to 220 6th St in Saint George for a physical domestic disturbance in progress. While en route, officers were advised the male subject was armed with a baseball bat. The Saint George Police Department arrived within 20-seconds and upon arrival, the parties were separated and an investigation ensued. David Zarger was ultimately arrested for aggravated domestic battery and 2 warrants for probation violation. Zarger was confined in the Pottawatomie County…
Today’s guests on In Focus were: Marty Vanier, Homeland Security and NBAF Director of Partnership Development Governor’s Military Council Ex. Dir. Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins