Some Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday supported a pitch to finance a proposed housing development in northwest Manhattan. Zac Burton, owner of Fieldhouse Development, told commissioners he has submitted an application for a reinvestment housing incentive district for a workforce housing development, and commissioners John Matta and Jayme Minton said they thought it was a good plan. Commissioners didn’t vote on the issue on Tuesday. More on this story can be read at The Mercury.
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Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 7:57 Segment 3: 24:32 Segment 4: 34:40 On Wednesday’s edition of Within Reason with Mike Matson he spoke with Kasey Kile Wilkinson & Natalie Gordon with the Childcare Business Accelerator Program. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN
One person was injured in a hit-and-run collision that occurred just before 6 a.m. Tuesday in Geary County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported an unknown vehicle was westbound on Interstate 70 near the U.S. 77 exit. The vehicle then rear-ended a Dodge Neon driven by 38-year-old Christina Murphy of Junction City. After impact the Dodge traveled off the road and struck a tree. The other vehicle fled the scene. EMS transported Murphy to Stormont Vail Health-Flint Hills Campus. She was properly restrained, according to the KHP.
From a press release by Major League Baseball Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. have been named winners of the 2024 Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award, as announced tonight by Louisville Slugger. Perez was voted a winner over three other American League finalists at the catcher position: Houston’s Yainer Diaz, Oakland’s Shea Langeliers and Seattle’s Cal Raleigh. This marks Salvy’s fifth career Silver Slugger Award, following 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2021, extending his franchise record, ahead of Hall of Famer George Brett, who won the award three times. Salvy is the ninth player to win…
Police released more details Tuesday about a man arrested Friday after a high-speed chase. Prior to the chase, police said, 23-year-old Andrew Franklin of Manhattan went on a crime spree that involved stealing from two stores and taking a gun and car from a woman’s home. On Thursday at 11:24 p.m. officers responded to a report of a business alarm activation at Dick’s Sporting Goods in the 401 Third Place in Manhattan. Officers reported a shattered window in the front of the business. To view the full story visit theMercury.com.
Three minors were responsible for a warehouse fire in Manhattan Saturday afternoon, according to Riley County Police Department officials. Police arrested two 15-year-olds — Jakeem Coopwood Jr. and Jordan Ehret — as well as an unnamed 12-year old after a witness reported seeing them running away from a fire at a large warehouse under construction in the 1200 block of Kretschmer Drive. The two teenagers remained in custody as of Tuesday, while officers released the 12-year-old to their parents. The full story can be read at The Mercury.
Segment 1 – 0:00 Segment 2 – 7:29 Segment 3 – 18:03 Segment 4 – 24:12 Segment 5 – 34:17 On Tuesday’s episode of Within Reason with Mike Matson, Mike speaks with Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo following last week’s national election. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN
RCPD is investigating a report of attempted burglary in Manhattan. Officers filed the report in the 1100 block of Kretschmer Drive on Monday and list BHS Construction and Lottman Carpenter Construction as the victims when it was reported that an unknown subject stole two security cameras and attempted entry into two conex trailers. Total lost associated with this report is $1,900. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Officers filed a report of attempted burglary, criminal destruction of property, and theft in the 1100 block of Kretschmer Drive on November 11, 2024. Officers listed BHS Construction and Lottman Carpenter Construction as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect stole two security cameras and attempted entry into two conex trailers. Total estimated loss associated with this report is $1,900. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers responded to an injury accident at the corner of Tuttle Creek…
Kathy Crawford was looking forward to selling her wares at the Buttons and Bows Arts and Crafts Show for the first time this year, but it wasn’t to be, Her friend, Susan Brunkow, ended up operating Crawford’s booth on Saturday, taking over after Crawford died of cancer three weeks ago. Brunkow met Crawford at the Cancer Companions support group made up of Christian women who gather to assist one another as they battle cancer. After Crawford’s death, Brunkow and others decided to run a stand at the 44th annual event in her honor. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.