The Junction City Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at 115 West Spruce St. in Junction City on Thursday. Crews found a fire in the attic of the nine-unit apartment building. They pulled the ceiling down, and used roughly one-thousand gallons of water to extinguish the fire. According to a press release from JCFD, extensive damage occurred in three of the units, while all nine had substantial smoke damage. One occupant was transported to Geary Community Hospital for difficulty breathing two hours after the fire was reported. A JCFD firefighter was treated and released for health issues encountered while…
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WASHINGTON – A federal jury returned guilty verdicts today in the case of a Chinese scientist, who was charged with conspiring to steal samples of a variety of rice seeds from a Kansas biopharmaceutical research facility. Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary B. McCord of the Justice Department’s National Security Division and U.S. Attorney Tom Beall of the District of Kansas made the announcement. Weiqiang Zhang, 50, a Chinese national residing in Manhattan, was convicted on one count of conspiracy to steal trade secrets, one count of…
The Board of Directors of the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program are pleased to announce the twenty-four-member class for the 2016-17 program year graduated on February 10th, according to Jack Lindquist, Executive Director of the organization. The non-profit educational program trains and more-fully engages leaders in the region that includes Fort Riley, Geary, Riley and Pottawatomie counties. Class members completing the seven-session course over the last six months included: Susan Adams, Director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center, from Westmoreland; Ellen Becker, Labor & Employee Relations Specialist with the Fort Riley Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, from Milford; Kathy Bellinder, EEO…
Today’s guest was Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President Lyle Butler.
The HazMat incident in Junction City KMAN’s been reporting on since early Thursday morning involved methamphetamine. A news release from the Junction City Police Department indicates the Junction City/Geary County Drug Operations Group, assisted by the Riley County Hazardous Materials Response Team executed a search warrant in the 1300 block of Spring Hill Rd. after a month long investigation into the Manufacturing of Methamphetamine occurring at the residence. The Manhattan Fire Department and Junction City Fire Department also assisted with the Investigation. Two people were arrested and charged with unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine including…
Having lost five of its last six games and sitting firmly on the NCAA Tournament bubble, Kansas State expected to begin its stretch run with urgency. That plan did not come to fruition. A seemingly disinterested K-State team fell in a big hole early and never fully recovered in a 87-79 loss to Iowa State Wednesday night. “We didn’t fight on defense,” K-State coach Bruce Weber said. “We let them do whatever they wanted. They got on a run and got some confidence.” The Cyclones (16-9, 8-5 Big 12) jumped out to an 18-4 lead in the first eight minutes…
A man suspected of stealing car and lawn tractor batteries was taken into custody Monday. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office informed KMAN Wednesday it received multiple reports of stolen vehicle batteries in the area of Louisville. These thefts are believed to have occurred Feb 8-12. Detectives working these cases have received tips and assistance from the public to help identify a suspect, William Joseph Eichem, who was taken into custody near Wamego. Eichem was also found to be in possession of stolen batteries. Law officials are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying any of these recovered batteries. If anyone has recently had…
Today’s guests on In Focus were Manhattan/Ogden USD 383 Board Member Pat Hudgins with Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid, and Manhattan Area Technical College President Jim Genandt. Hudgins and Reid: Genandt: 4th Segment to come later
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property and theft in the 400 block of Poliska Ln. yesterday morning. Officers listed Shannon Locke, 45, of Junction City, as the victim when he reported that an unknown suspect slashed his vehicle’s tires and stole a cable sling and a 6 foot steel bar. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,810.00. 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 and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.…
TOPEKA — Kansas legislators who favor balancing the state budget with a big income tax increase are preparing to test fellow lawmakers’ appetite for such a fix. The state House was planning to debate a bill Wednesday that would boost personal income taxes to raise more than $1 billion over two years, starting in July. The measure would abandon core policies championed by Republican Gov. Sam Brownback. The measure has bipartisan support but Republicans in the GOP-controlled House are split. Kansas faces budget shortfalls totaling nearly $1.1 billion through June 2019. The state has experienced persistent financial problems since Republican lawmakers…