FORT RILEY — Last week Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced that the Pentagon would open combat roles to women and Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, the commanding general of Fort Riley and the 1st Infantry Division, is very supportive. “All soldiers bleed red,” Grigsby said in front of local leaders, Fort Riley officials and media Friday afternoon inside the 1st Infantry Division Headquarters when asked about Carter’s announcement. “It’s about time. It’s going to help us and it’s great news.” Fort Riley invited officials from local government in the region — including Manhattan and Junction City — and media to hear updates on the…
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Former U.S. press secretary Marlin Fitzwater returned to his alma mater of Kansas State University Friday afternoon. As he took the stage of Bramlage Coliseum, he was given an honorary doctorate degree and congratulated graduate students for earning their own doctorates. Named the Outstanding Male Journalism Graduate in 1965, Fitzwater moved on to work in Washington, D.C. for several federal agencies before becoming the U.S. press secretary for President Ronald Reagan, and then again for President George Bush. Fitzwater orchestrated press operations with the world as the U.S. and Russia put an end to the Cold War, and later as the U.S.…
KMAN’s Cathy Dawes had a chance to visit with Matt Nelson of Overland Park, the uncle of Tyler Nelson who was shot early Friday morning at a home in Manhattan. KMAN has also reached out to Riley County Police officials and the Riley County Attorney’s Office for comments and will provide those if they become available. Photos below are of the reported shooting location: mattnelson-12-15
Today’s guests on In Focus were: K-State President Kirk Schulz Lynda Bachelor, Debbie Nuss, Martha Seaton, Garrett Wilkinson with HandsOn K-State regarding Martin Luther King Jr. Day plans. Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A Topeka city councilman has denied allegations that he physically abused his 12-year-old son. The Topeka Capital Journal reports that councilman Jonathan Schumm denied the accusations in answers filed by his attorney, Thomas Lemon, to a petition seeking to have Schumm removed from his post. The councilman and his wife have been charged with aggravated battery, or the alternative charge of abuse of a child, for incidents that reportedly happened in October. They were booked into jail on Nov. 20, but posted bond on the same day. Shawnee County District Attorney Chad Taylor and senior assistant district…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A nearly 100-year-old theater is gearing up for a $14 million capital campaign to complete a renovation of the auditorium. The Wichita Eagle reports that $1.5 million has been raised for the Orpheum Theatre’s restoration so far. The theater’s president, Jennifer Allen, says it will ideally take two years to raise the funds. The goal is for all of the Orpheum’s restoration to be completed in time for its centennial in 2022. The theater recently completed a $500,000 restoration of the auditorium foyer and east stair tower. The Orpheum was built in 1922 and is listed on…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Authorities say a man and woman have been fatally shot at a Topeka apartment complex. Topeka police said in a news release that officers responded Thursday night to a reported shooting. The two victims were found inside with gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names weren’t immediately released, pending notification of family members. Police said detectives are interviewing several witnesses and that additional details will be released later.
One man is dead after being shot during a home invasion shortly after midnight on Friday morning. Riley County Police and Emergency Crews were dispatched to 1004 North 8th Street in Manhattan for a report of an apparent intruder that had been shot by the resident of the address. Earlier reports by KMAN indicated the 1000 block of North 8th Street Upon arrival officers discovered Tyler Nelson, 21, inside the residence and with a gunshot wound to the chest. Nelson was transported by Riley County EMS to Via Christi Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. Preliminary investigation…