The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office released new information regarding a Tuesday night accident, Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff Greg Riat told KMAN the vehicle involved in the accident was a 1998 Ford pickup. The injured driver of the vehicle was identified as Jace Suther, 18, of Frankfort. Two passengers identified as Riley Ahlvers, 18, and Matthew Stoddard, 17, both of Frankfort also reported injuries. Suther and Ahlvers were both transported to nearby hospitals. As previously reported by KMAN, the sheriff’s office received a report of a single vehicle roll over accident north of Cedar Creek Road on Highway 13 at 10:30 p.m.,…
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Two arrests have been made in connection with a previously reported armed robbery in Wamego on April 29th 2016 at the Red Raider Express on Spruce Street. This Tuesday, Alec Pierson, 18, from Belvue and James Krauz, 19, from Wamego were arrested without incident. The arrests were a result of an ongoing investigation that was aided by tips provided from the public. Two search warrants were served regarding this incident. The case will be forwarded to the Pottawatomie County Attorney for review.Officers from the Wamego Police Department were assisted by deputies from the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office. As this is an ongoing investigation, anyone…
KMAN obtained new details in last week’s death of a Manhattan infant, Wednesday afternoon. According to an affidavit of 25-year-old Andrew Gibson’s arrest warrant, three-month-old Serenity Reich was not breathing when police arrived at Gibson’s Stone Drive residence, in Manhattan on May 5. She was transported to Via Christi Medical Center where she was pronounced dead from her injuries. An autopsy completed on May 7 revealed that small marks on the scalp – possibly caused by fingers, contusions to the eyelids, abrasions to both cheeks, the left side of the forehead, and a contusion to her nose were among injuries the…
The 1st Infantry Division will honor Brig. Gen. John S. Kolasheski, the division’s outgoing deputy commanding general for maneuver, in a Victory with Honors Ceremony at 10 a.m. May 12 at the “Big Red One” headquarters building. Kolasheski assumed duties as the deputy commanding general in June, 2015. He previously served as deputy chief of staff, strategic communications, for Resolute Support/Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)/Operation Enduring Freedom with duty in Kabul, Afghanistan from 2014 to 2015. The brigadier general will next serve as the commandant of the U.S. Army Armor School at Fort Benning, Georgia. Taking his place at the 1st Inf. Div. is…
The below information provided courtesy of the Riley County Police Department. The Riley County Police Department is proud to announce the recipients of the 2016 annual RCPD Scholarship Award. Bailey London, the daughter of Sgt. Brian London, was awarded this $500.00 scholarship in May of this year after a selection process conducted throughout the spring. She will be attending Kansas University in the fall. Also receiving this scholarship is Carter Nelson, the son of former Captain Hank Nelson. Carter will be attending school in the fall to pursue a career in computer information sciences. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants…
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) A suspect in the shooting death of a Kansas police detective is facing more charges. Wyandotte County District Attorney Jerome Gorman scheduled a news conference Wednesday to announce charges against 28-year-old Curtis Ayers, of Tonganoxie, Kansas. Ayers is suspected in the killing of Kansas City, Kansas, Detective Brad Lancaster, who died at a hospital Monday about three hours after being shot during a confrontation near a racetrack. Kansas authorities have alleged Ayers fled in Lancaster’s car, then carjacked another vehicle with two children inside. He is accused of abandoning that vehicle, leaving the children unharmed, and…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A man charged in the slaying of a Wichita couple during a robbery has pleaded guilty. The Wichita Eagle reports that 21-year-old Steven Wade Edwards II pleaded guilty to several charges, including two counts of first-degree murder. The bodies of 70-year-old Martha Moreno and her husband, 72-year-old Godofredo Moreno, were found by their son in their home on Oct. 16, 2014. Police say the couple died of gunshot wounds. Edwards faces a life sentence for the murder charges, and is scheduled to be sentenced on June 21. A 17-year-old has also been charged in the killings.
NEWTON, Kan. (AP) The Newton City Commission has voted to fire the city manager, effective immediately. The Hutchinson News reports the vote Tuesday was 3-2 to fire City Manager Randy Riggs, who had held the position since March 2008. The city hasn’t said why Riggs was fired other than a desire by the commission to pursue a different direction in management of the community. The city says in a news release that Rigs will receive more than $215,000 upon departure, including severance of roughly $147,000 and health insurance benefits, unused vacation and unused sick leave. Riggs previously served as…
The City of Manhattan wants to know your thoughts on city communication efforts. They’ve launched an online survey to gauge communication effectiveness. The survey is available through June 3. Once the results are in, city administration will use them to develop a strategic communication plan.
Today’s guests on In Focus were: Pottawatomie County Schools with USD 323 Supt. Darrel Stufflebeam and USD 320 Supt. Denise O’Dea Via Christi Lunch and Learn: Barbie Anderson, RN, wellness supervisor and health coach