Ronald Boles, 46, of Manhattan, was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on January 20, 2017 at approximately 10:20 AM. Boles was arrested for aggravated battery. Boles’ bond was set at $10,000.00. Boles was not confined at the time of this report. Tre Smith, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on January 20, 2017 at approximately 1:40 PM. Smith was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to report to jail. Smith was given no bond, causing him to remain confined at the time of this report. Ann Engert,…
Author: KMAN Staff
OLATHE — Fort Riley means big money for the Flint Hills region. Friday afternoon inside the Embassy Suites in Olathe, locally-elected officials, Fort Riley brass and Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce members were reminded just how crucial Uncle Sam’s dollars are to the area’s finances during the annual Flint Hills Regional Leaders Retreat. As is tradition with these events, dignitaries met to discuss ways to promote the region, grow jobs, keep the ones that are there and strengthen partnerships with powerful entities like Kansas State University and Fort Riley, stationed down the road from Manhattan in neighboring Junction City. In…
Geary County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a vehicle accident late Friday morning. Craig Stoll, of Alta Vista, was traveling north bound when his vehicle left the roadway in the 1200 block of Humboldt Creek. Stoll was transported to the hospital for a complaint of back pain.
Four days ago, Kansas State was still searching for a quality road win and a signature win for its NCAA Tournament resume. In just two games, both boxes have been checked. The Wildcats overcame a 12-point first half deficit and topped No. 7 West Virginia, 79-75, Saturday afternoon at Bramlage Coliseum. “This is a big one, and I want our kids to celebrate it, but we have to be smart and remember what’s ahead,” K-State coach Bruce Weber said. “This league is so hard and there are so many good coaches and players.” Kamau Stokes, who was questionable to play…
Today’s guests on In Focus included State Representative Sydney Carlin of Manhattan,Riley County Extension Director Jennifer Wilson, Riley County Senior Service Center Program Coordinator Melissa Colby, as well as Jim Sharp and Wallace Jeffrey with Battle of the Bulge, and President of the Veterans’ group Greg Penfield. Carlin: Wilson: Colby: Sharp, Jeffrey, Penfield:
Daniel Nettles, 22, of St. Louis, Missouri, was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on January 19, 2017 at approximately 8:10 PM. Nettles was arrested on 2 Riley County District Court warrants for probation violation. Nettles’ total bond was set at $6,500.00, causing him to remain confined at the time of this report. Noah Dallier, 20, of Manhattan, was arrested in the 1000 block of Leavenworth St. on January 19, 2017 at approximately 9:55 PM. Dallier was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and felony possession of drug paraphernalia. Dallier’s total bond…
Kansas Department of Transportation Officials indicate if all goes well the K-18 Bridge over US-77 will be demolished Friday evening sometime after 8 pm. The time was selected to coincide with minimal traffic flow on US-77. Traffic will be detoured during the time of the blast and the cleanup. US-77 North Bound traffic (north of McFarland Road) will exit using the north bound off-ramp to Eighth Street then travel east on Eight Street to Rucker Road then north on Rucker Road to US-77. South bound US-77 traffic (south of the K-57 S Jct.) will turn onto west bound Rucker…
On Monday Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s deputies as well as Riley County Police officers responded to Wal-Mart in Manhattan, Pottawatomie County. The victim in this matter reported that a male individual had made a transaction at the business using what was believed to be counterfeit $100 bills. Responding officers were able to locate the suspect near the business. The suspect, 38-year old Jack William Landis, was taken into custody. Landis, who was unable to provide a place of residence, was taken into custody for theft by deception and making a false writing. He is currently being held at the Pottawatomie County Jail on a…
TOPEKA — Federal officials have found that problems with Kansas’ privatized Medicaid program are putting recipients at risk. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services conducted on-site review in October of the program, known as KanCare. The program had the state enter into large contracts with several companies to provide managed care. Reviewers found that limited coordination between state agencies poses a risk to the health and safety of some participants. They also determined that Kansas didn’t provide sufficient oversight of the managed care organizations. Federal officials are denying a request to extend the program…
Updated Friday morning: The charges against a 22 year old man have been upgraded, with the Riley County Attorney formerly charging John Gaver with nine counts of criminal sodomy. As KMAN first reported early Thursday, Garver faces several sex related crime charges after his arrest Wednesday evening.. Thursday’s Riley County Police activity report released later Thursday morning indicated Gaver was taken into custody Wednesday on 6 counts of criminal sodomy with a child and 4 counts of indecent solicitation of a child. Again, that’s been updated to nine counts of criminal sodomy. Bond has been set at 160-thousand dollars.The charges…