Riley County commissioners voted 2-1 to rescind the Public Building Commission Thursday morning. Commissioner Ron Wells — a Republican who is up for reelection in November against Democrat Levi Smith in District 3 — made the motion. After a lengthy debate, chairman Ben Wilson sided with Wells on the issue. Commissioner Robert Boyd, who lost his primary bid against Republican Marvin Rodriguez on Aug. 2, opposed. So far, Rodriguez will run unopposed in November. No Democratic challenger has filed for the District 2 commissioner seat. During the latter months of 2014, commissioners toured the county with public forums that discussed the possibilities…
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On Saturday August 20 the Riley County Police Department will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol. Officers involved will be looking for signs of impaired driving and other traffic violations. Motorists who show signs of alcohol and/or drug consumption will be evaluated and appropriate action will be taken. The purpose of this program is to place additional officers in and around the Manhattan area with the goal of detecting and deterring impaired driving. This patrol is the fifth, in a series of eight, which will be conducted this year. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Project provides the funding for the Saturation Patrol.
Four people have been arrested in connection with an aggravated kidnapping case in Geary County, following a month long investigation which also involved the United States Marshal’s Service. A news release Thursday from Geary county Sheriff Tony Wolf’s office indicates during the midday hours of July 19th the Geary County Sheriff’s Office responded to Old Highway 13 in the southeastern portion of rural Geary County after a man was found severely injured at the edge of a field. The Geary County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation with the victim alleging he had been beaten and kidnapped from his residence in…
Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President Lyle Butler met with KMAN’s Cathy Dawes:
Junction City Police report an armed robbery at Subway in the 300 block of West Sixth at about 7:30 Wednesday night. A news release from JCPD Lt. Jeff Childs indicates upon arrival officers learned a lone black male approached one of the on duty employees, produced a handgun and demanded money from the register. It was learned the suspect departed the business on foot. During the investigation of the incident a possible suspect was identified, located and transported to the Junction City Police Department. Upon further investigation, the suspect, identified as Henry Lightner, 53, from Junction City was placed under…
Manhattan-Ogden students are back in the classrooms, and administrators have taken the opportunity this week to take a look at enrollment numbers this school year. Besides an additional 50 students at enrolled at MHS, assistant superintendent Eric Reid told board members on Wednesday night the district enrollment might be flat – or even down – for the 2016-2017 school year. USD 383’s final enrollment must be submitted to the state by September 20. Reid said middle school numbers are down, but elementary numbers are up. There are nearly 6,000 students enrolled as of now. Notably, Reid said enrollment in the…
KMAN has received word that two K-State cheerleaders working out at Bill Snyder Family Stadium were reportedly treated for heat exhaustion early Wednesday afternoon. While specific information is not yet available, Via Christi Hospital Emergency Services Director Larry Couchman tells KMAN two patients were transported to the Emergency Department by Riley County EMS, with one potentially critical and the other potentially serious at the time of transport. Couchman adds additional patients may have been treated by K-State Athletic staff at the scene. KMAN has reached out to associate athletic director for communications, Kenny Lannou, and hopes to have more information…
The old Aggieville Arby’s was torn down recently. Coming soon in its place will be a Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen. The plans are set for the chain chicken restaurant to be built, and are now just awaiting a permit to be issued. Manhattan Building Manager, Brad Claussen says he expects this to be done soon.
Manhattan/Ogden USD 383 School Board president Marcia Rozell and Asst. Superintendent Eric Reid spoke with KMAN’s Cathy Dawes: Manhattan Area Technical College President Jim Genandt:
The Kansas Association of Broadcasters announced KMAN has won several 2016 KAB awards. 1st Place PSA – MARPC After Prom – Andy Crowl, Heidi Lawson, Caitlin Whetstone, and Chris Swick 1st Place Complete Newscast – KMAN Morning News – Dave Lewis & Cathy Dawes 1st Place Special Program – Powercat Gameday – John Kurtz, Corey Reeves & Matt Walters 1st Place Sports Feature – Cover 5 – Brady Bauman 1st Place Editorial – Varney’s Closes – Dave Lewis 2nd Place Station Promo – One Way Street KMAN staff 2nd Place Complete Sportscast – John Kurtz 2nd place PSA – MARPC…