Unless you have been hibernating this winter, you have surely heard the booms and blasts emanating from Fort Riley. The live artillery exercises are slated to continue until the end of February, however, there may be a lull in action next week as the army switches training exercises. Kirk Hutchinson, Fort Riley Public Affairs Specialist, said he has received countless phone calls inquiring about the increase in action on post. “The loudest part we’re hearing is the division artillery readiness test,” said Hutchinson. “Those are the big guns — and they sound big.” The tests are invaluable for the division, according…
Author: KMAN Staff
KMAN’s Cathy Dawes spoke with Manhattan Regional Airport Director Jesse Romo Friday morning: Manhattan Mayor Usha Reddi visited with Cathy Dawes Friday afternoon: The City of Manhattan has decided to accept larger aircraft and make needed security modifications despite earlier concerns about the expense of such a quick project. Mayor Usha Reddi had told KMAN Wednesday evening given the 90 day period imposed by Express Jet, making the plans to receive the jets didn’t seem feasible at this time. An emergency meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday evening following the City Commission Work Session. But on Thursday, the…
Today’s guests on In Focus were: U.S. Senator Pat Roberts State Senator Tom Hawk K-State Provost April Mason Junction City High School Principal Melissa Sharp; USD 475 Executive Director of Communications Mat Droge
Officers filed a report for theft in the 2300 block of Stagg Hill Rd. on February 9, 2017 at approximately 10:50 AM. Officers listed Briggs Auto Group as the victim when they reported that they sent money to a suspect to purchase used vehicles in December, but they never received vehicles and have been unable to make contact with the suspect. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $187,800.00.
A 20-year-old Manhattan man was taken to the hospital following a car bicycle accident which closed Seth Child and Anderson Avenue for close to two hours Thursday evening. Johnathan Crowder was southbound on a bicycle in the left hand lane on K-113 or Seth Child, just south of Anderson Avenue, when a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero driven by Jerry Marrow, 67, of Manhattan struck the rear of the bicycle. Crowder was taken to Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan–Marrow and the 78-year-old passenger in his vehicle, Myong Illian of Manhattan, were not injured. The accident was reported at 6:21 p.m. and Seth Child and…
TOPEKA — Top Republican legislators in Kansas are facing a key test of support for budget-balancing proposals to cut education spending and hike income taxes. The state Senate planned Thursday to debate a tax bill and a separate measure making the cuts. The package would move the GOP-controlled Legislature toward a confrontation with Republican Gov. Sam Brownback. The governor already has criticized the tax bill. It would raise $660 million in new revenues over two years by increasing rates and eliminating an income tax exemption for more than 330,000 farmers and business owners. The other measure would cut aid to public…
Thursday’s guests on In Focus included: Fort Riley Education Specialist Monica Smith, and Tasha Jones, who works on employment readiness for Army Community Services. They spoke on behalf of the Youth Hiring and Education Fair at Fort Riley. Kirk Hutchinson with Public Affairs was also present. Flint Hills Christian School Administrator Tim McDonald Manhattan Catholic Schools Principal Scott Hulshoff, Development Director Lorraine Malone Willich
Seung Lee, 43, of Fort Riley, Kansas, was arrested in the 100 block of E. Bluemont Ave. on February 8, 2017 at approximately 8:30 AM. Lee was arrested on a US Army arrest/detain order for deserter. Lee was given no bond and transferred to the custody of Fort Filey military police. Laryy Anumodu, 24, of Fort Riley, Kansas, was arrested in the 200 block of Custer Rd. in Fort Riley, Kansas on February 8, 2017 at approximately 11:30 AM. Anumodu was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for forfeiture of appearance bond. Anumodu was issued no bond, causing…
A three vehicle accident near Highway 24 claimed the life of a Tennessee woman early Wednesday morning. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2006 Pontiac Montana driven by Audrey Kalivoda, 62, of Fairview, Tennessee, was southbound on Frontier Road when it failed to stop at the Highway 24 intersection. The Montana struck a 1999 Kenworth Semi which was eastbound on Highway 24. The semi, driven by Michael Broeckelman, 50, of Beloit, was then pushed into a 2013 Chevy Malibu driven by Lane Koster, 24, of Jewell. Kalivoda was wearing her seat, but she did not survive the crash. Broeckelman was…
WICHITA — Police say a Wichita police officer is in critical but stable condition the day after being run over by a fleeing suspect. Deputy Chief Troy Livingston said Wednesday the officer is doing a lot better, adding he has “a lot of injuries to overcome.” Livingston says “we were afraid we were going to lose him.” The officer underwent surgery Tuesday and remains hospitalized. The injured officer, a 25-year veteran of the police force, was struck Tuesday while monitoring a house in south Wichita where a stolen vehicle and suspect were seen. The fleeing suspect was arrested after a…