Author: KMAN Staff

RCPD is currently investigating an aggravated robbery that took place in Ogden early Monday morning. No injuries were reported when police responded to the Casey’s General Store located at 329 Riley Avenue around 1:20 a.m. after a suspect brandished a firearm, and fled the scene with three packages of cigarettes and an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect in this robbery is described as a white male suspect standing approximately 5 feet 8 inches with a grey Nike headband, winter face cover, dark grey hooded sweatshirt, baggy jeans, and a belt with blue designs on it. Detectives with the Riley County Police Department are now asking for…

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Should the Riley County Police Department have a partially self-funded workers compensation plan? That was one matter examined at Monday’s Riley County Law Enforcement Agency Law Board meeting. RCPD Director Brad Schoen indicates the matter is primarily for discussion at this time, with a presentation Monday by Assurance Partners representatives Jim Wilson and Leslie Webb.  Manhattan Assistant City Manager Kiel Mangus was asked to comment during the meeting about the possibility of such a proposal. While he said he thinks all the avenues possible need to be looked at and that the city is self-funded for health insurance, that it’s…

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“Wildcat Insider” breaks down a busy sports weekend with both K-State men’s and women’s basketball in action. The K-State football team continues to prep for the Liberty Bowl in Memphis on Jan. 2nd. All that and much more, John Kurtz and Wyatt Thompson break it all down on “Wildcat Insider” on KMAN. https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1-MBB-beats-CSU-in-Wichita.mp3 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2-QB-situation-for-Liberty-Bowl.mp3 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/3-WBB-on-six-game-winning-streak.mp3 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/4-Big-12-Hoops.mp3 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/5-More-MBB-recap.mp3 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/6-More-Liberty-Bowl-coverage.mp3 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/7-MBB-associate-head-coach-Chris-Lowery.mp3

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Today’s guests on In Focus were: Riley County FOP President Brian Johnson K-State’s Department of Agricultural Economics Communications Coordinator Tom Reust, Dr. Allen Featherstone, Head of Agricultural Economics Department; Extension Agent Dr. Mykel Taylor Open phones

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WAMEGO — Citing a love for local government and a passion for her community, Pottawatomie County Clerk and Election Official Nancy McCarter has filed for  reelection. McCarter, who has lived in the county for 42 years, has worked in the clerk’s office for 18 years and is currently in her second term as county clerk. McCarter ran unopposed in the last election and as of now, nobody has filed to run against her. “I just encourage everyone to get out there and vote,” McCarter said. “The primary is on August 2nd, and the general election will be held on November 8th.” McCarter…

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Updated 6 a.m. Tuesday: While more information is expected later Tuesday,  Tuesday morning’s  Riley County Police arrest report indicates Shawn Muller, 28, of Shady Valley Drive was taken into custody at 6:37 p.m. on a charge of aggravated assault and use of a deadly weapon. Her bond has been set at $20,000. ### (earlier reports) An armed Manhattan woman who barricaded herself into her house and caused a nearly 8-hour standoff with police has been taken into custody Monday night. The woman came out of the home unarmed and was cooperative after several tense attempts. As KMAN first reported Monday morning,…

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A fatal crash has been reported in Geary County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports Edward Ablang, 29, of Fort Riley died in a motorcycle accident on Highway 77, northbound, two miles south of Junction City. Ablang was driving a 2014 Suzuki motorcycle when he failed to maintain the lane of traffic, going off the roadway into the east ditch and overturning several times, ejecting the driver. The accident was reported at 10:35 Sunday night.  Ablang was wearing a helmet.

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BALTIMORE (AP)– During their eight-game winning streak, the Kansas City Chiefs have made this abundantly clear: The opposition will pay for its mistakes. That is precisely what happened Sunday, when the Chiefs capitalized on an abundance of miscues by the Baltimore Ravens in a 34-14 victory that earned Kansas City a place in the NFL record book. Tyvon Branch returned a fumble 73 yards for a touchdown and Marcus Peters scored on a 90-yard interception return for the Chiefs, who also scored touchdowns following a drive-extending penalty by Baltimore and a failed fake punt. With the victory, the Chiefs (9-5)…

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