A Manhattan man faces a large bond following his arrest Wednesday night. Christopher Williams, 43, was arrested by Riley County Police on a warrant for the offense of failure to appear at approximately 8:35 PM while in the 500 block of Moro Street. The warrant had an original offense of battery of a law enforcement officer. His bond is set at $10,000. ### A 27-year-old Manhattan man was arrested in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. at approximately 2:05 PM on Wednesday on two warrants for failure to appear. The original offenses against Sylvester Calvert Jr. were possession…
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A variety of officials are commenting following news Thursday of 615 troops cut at Fort Riley. U-S Senator Jerry Moran of Manhattan (who will also be on Friday’s “In Focus”) Governor’s Military Council Executive Director John Armbrust of Manhattan: Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr: Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President Lyle Butler Riley County Commissioner Robert Boyd U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), a former member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the most senior Marine in the U.S. Congress, Thursday released the following statement on the U.S. Army’s announcement to reduce troop numbers and force positioning at Fort…
UPDATE 10:15 AM – Governor Sam Brownback today issued the following statement in response to the United States Army announcement of force strength reductions at Ft. Riley and Ft. Leavenworth: “The U.S. Army today confirmed what Kansans already know: Ft. Riley and Ft. Leavenworth will continue to play a critical role in the training and development of our troops. Installation leadership, community support, and service members have worked tirelessly to ensure that both forts remain essential components of the Army. “As expected, the Army is being forced to make difficult decisions due to federal budgetary constraints and today announced that…
From: Manhattan Town Center marketing manager Jeff Sutton Manhattan Town Center is pleased to announce the opening of Books-A-Million later this month in the Dillard’s wing. “It’s exciting to welcome BAM to our family of retailers at Manhattan Town Center,” said Allen Raynor, Manhattan Town Center General Manager. “The new bookstore will add to the variety offered as part of the experience in coming to the mall.” Books-A-Million, the second largest bookstore chain in the United States, is planning a July 23 opening with a grand opening celebration to be announced. The store is currently accepting applications for employment through…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Kansas is working with neighboring states to promote and market the region to film producers looking for movie locations. The film offices in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska along with Kansas City, Missouri, are collaborating to entice the film industry to the area. Peter Jasso is executive director for the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission. He said Wednesday in a news release that in the absence of tax credits and other financial incentives, the partnership is a way for the states to come together to make larger-scale film projects possible in the region. The partnership has already…
South Carolina is set to remove the Confederate flag from its Capitol. The State House voted early Thursday to take it down. Governor Nikki Haley says she’ll sign the measure.
Republican Presidential Candidate Jeb Bush outlined his immigration positions Wednesday during a town hall meeting in New Hampshire.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)– The Royals’ Alex Gordon has earned four Gold Gloves by making the spectacular look routine, whether it’s a diving catch or robbing someone of extra bases by running into the wall. Every time, the All-Star left fielder seems to pop right back up. When stayed down Wednesday night, first baseman Eric Hosmer knew something was wrong. “His tolerance of pain,” Hosmer said, “he can handle a lot.” In a scary moment for AL Central-leading Kansas City, Gordon had to be carted off the field in the fourth inning of a 9-7 victory over Tampa Bay. He…
IMAX and Carmike Cinemas have announced plans to expand their revenue sharing agreement to three new cities, including Manhattan. The popular viewing experience will be added to existing theaters in Missoula and Billings, Montana, while the IMAX website states the third theater system will be “added to a new construction project in Manhattan.” While not confirmed, rumors have been circulating for several months that a new movie theater would move into the old Sears location in Manhattan Town Center. KMAN has been closely monitoring the situation since January, but nothing has been officially announced by mall officials or the city of…
After two years leading the “demon brigade,” Col. Matthew R. Lewis relinquished command of the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. In a change of command ceremony at Fort Riley’s Calvary Parade Field, Lewis thanked his family and wife Anne, for being by his side and reflected on the brigade’s accomplishments. Taking his place is Col. John M. Cyrulik, former director of evaluation and standardization at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Lewis is slated to become the deputy commander of the Combat Readiness Center at Fort Rucker.