While Russian hacking and recount efforts have engulfed the results of November’s presidential race and soured an election season that didn’t need any help in becoming more acidic, simplicity solved a dispute for Ogden Township seats Monday morning in the Riley County Commission Chambers. Popsicle sticks were drawn. “We are going to present to the (Riley County) Board of County Canvassers that they draw straws — i.e., Popsicle sticks — and those Popsicle sticks have the candidates names written on them,” county clerk Rich Vargo told the commission. No voting machines. No wrangling. No exit polls. Just the definitive will…
Author: KMAN Staff
Kansas State University officials indicate a suspect in the sexual assault reported Dec. 9 at the college was immediately identified and removed from residence hall property at the university. That information came from a K-State Today alert at noon Tuesday. As KMAN reported Saturday, K-State received a report from a female student on Friday afternoon of a sexual assault that occurred late Sunday inside a campus residence hall. At that time the university said no one had been arrested in the case and that “conditions may exist that pose a continuing threat to the community.” University police advised the community to be aware…
Wamego’s USD 320 Board of Education approved a bond resolution at Monday’s meeting. Board President Rob Adams asked for a motion to adopt the General Obligation Bond Resolution, which passed by a vote of 7 to 0. According to Superintendent Tim Winter, the bond did sell and this resolution is regulatory. With the sale of the bond, the approved projects can begin. BBN Architects, Carl Riblett went over the CMAR selection calendar, and has four companies that will be interviewed: Coonrod, McCown Gordon Construction Inc., and BHS, all of Manhattan and Loyd of Ottawa. Interviews will begin on December 13th. In other…
Today’s guest was Riley County Commissioner Ron Wells.
Today’s guests featured Don Thompson, Tom Neill, and Mark Robb of the Little Apple Barbershop Chorus, Hugh Davis from Junction City USD 475, Lieutenant. Brad Millington from the K-State Police Department, and U.S. Senator Pat Roberts. Little Apple Barbershop Chorus: Hugh Davis: Lt. Brad Millington: Senator Pat Roberts:
Today’s guests featured Master Sergeant Michael Ewing, Sergeant Dawn Douglas, Flint Hills Christian School Administrator Tim McDonald and Manhattan Catholic Schools Principal Scott Hulshoff. Tim McDonald and Scott Hulshoff
The Riley County Police Department has released more information regarding the arrest of three men in the 200 block of North 11th Street in Manhattan Monday evening KMAN reported earlier Tuesday morning. According to the morning RCPD activity report, the Special Investigations Unit served a search warrant at that location prior to the arrests. As previously reported Melvin Toliver, 31, now identified as a Manhattan resident, was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for rape. Melvin’s bond was set at $100,000. Terriundis Toliver, 32, also of Manhattan, was arrested for criminal possession of a firearm by a felon, marijuana, and drug…
Topeka 4:44 p.m. – Kansas Governor Sam Brownback today announced new appointments to boards and commissions. “I want to thank these hard-working men and women for their willingness to serve our state with their time and talents. Their unwavering dedication is helping to make Kansas the best state in America to raise a family and grow a business,” said Governor Brownback. The Governor’s Office is always looking for qualified, interested Kansans to serve the state on commissions and boards in their areas of expertise. If you are interested in serving on a commission or board, visit http://governor.ks.gov/serving-kansans/office-of-appointments Deaf and…
This is a new release from the Office of United States Attorney, Tom Beall. WICHITA, Kansas 4:30p.m. – A couple from southwest Kansas pleaded guilty Monday to a federal money laundering charge, U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said. George Enns, 70, and his wife, Agatha Enns, 68, both of Meade, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering conspiracy. In their plea, the defendants admitted: At least $1.6 million in cash and $5.2 million in third-party checks was deposited into a joint account the defendants held at Plains State Bank in Plains, Kan. The defendants knew the…
Today’s edition of In Focus featured Interim Department Head and Professor of Equine Internal Medicine Beth Davis, Manhattan Regional Airport Director Jesse Romo, Konza United Way Chief Executive Director Mark Claussen, and Administrative Assistant of Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley on Wreaths Across America Cecelia Shellnut. Davis: Romo: Claussen: Shellnut: