In this Thursday, March 5, 2015 photo, the lone pine tree that miraculously survived the deadly 2011 tsunami among 70,000 trees along the coastline, stands in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan. The tree, which was badly damaged from seawater after surviving the tsunami, was cut down in 2012 and treated for decay after which it was preserved using artificial materials. It was later placed back where it was found to stand as a symbol of hope and survival.
Author: KMAN Staff
Three people were indicted Wednesday on federal charges of kidnapping and killing a Junction City woman, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said. Grissom said his office is prosecuting the case jointly with the Geary County Attorney in federal court. The body of Amanda Clemons, 24, of Junction City, was found in February 2014 in Geary County, Kan. Charged with one count of kidnapping resulting in death are: Larry L. Anderson, 26, who is being held in the Geary County Jail. Marryssa M. Middleton, 23, who is being held in the Geary County Jail. …
During the 2015 celebration of “Fake Patty’s Day” the Riley County Police Department with assistance from the Junction City Police Department, Emporia Police Department, Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Hays Police Department and the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a significant number of calls for service generated by both police officers and community members. Other emergency agencies were also present and participated in proactive safety measures as well as emergency medical services. These agencies included the Manhattan Fire Department and Riley County EMS. Over the weekend period of Friday March 6, 2015 at 7:00 PM to Sunday…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy talked to Wamego’s USD 320 Superintendent, Denise O’Dea and Rock Creek’s USD 323 Superintendent, Darrel Stufflebeam. She also spoke with Brian Johnson with Riley County Police FOP, and Manhattan Senior Planner, Chad Bunger. Pottawatomie County schools-segment 1 Pottawatomie County schools-segment 2 Brian Johnson-segment 1 Chad Bunger-segment 1
KMAN has received additional details about the shooting incident that occurred during the early morning hours of Tuesday in Ogden, and the individual has died from his injuries. Riley County Police officers were dispatched to an emergent call for service regarding a shooting with injury. This incident was ultimately determined to have taken place on Skyway Drive near the intersection of East Riley Avenue just outside of Ogden. Police found that Casey Lindley (27) of Ogden had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was in need of emergency medical attention. He was transported to Mercy Regional Health Center, and was…
A group of students and supporters marched from a campus community center to the now-defunct SAE fraternity house on the campus of the University of Oklahoma Tuesday. They promoted a message of tolerance and acceptance of diversity. (
US Army helicopter crashes in Florida, March 11, 2015 – US Army helicopter crashes 7 Marines, 4 soldiers missing after Panhandle helicopter crash.
Two members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the University of Oklahoma have been expelled for their role in a racist chant video. Meanwhile, others were forced to vacate the fraternity house.
Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks to the reporters at United Nations headquarters, Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Clinton conceded Tuesday that she should have used a government email to conduct business as secretary of state, saying her decision was simply a matter of “convenience.”
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Riley County Commissioner, Robert Boyd and County Treasurer, Shilo Heger. Boyd and Heger-segment 1 Boyd and Heger-segment 2 Boyd and Heger-segment 3 Boyd and Heger-segment 4