A Manhattan man was arrested by Riley County Police Wednesday afternoon on a warrant originating in Junction City. Robert Black, 26, was taken into custody at his home in the 1100 block of Vattier Street at approximately 3:45 PM Wednesday. Black was arrested on a warrant for parole violation, and was given “no bond.” ### Riley County Police are investigating a case involving a local elementary school. According to RCPD Public Information Officer Mat Droge, vaguely worded comments were received by USD 383 school officials in the 2700 block of Hobbs Drive, the location of Marlatt Elementary School. According to Droge here…
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A new winter storm is stretching across the south, making travel treacherous throughout the region.
The debate surrounding net neutrality was on full display at a congressional hearing Wednesday, a day before the FCC is set to vote on on whether to put Internet service in the same regulatory camp as telephone communications.
From Big12sports.com In accordance with the Big 12 Conference Principles and Standards of Sportsmanship, Commissioner Bob Bowlsby has issued a public reprimand of Kansas State University for its handling of postgame protocol at the conclusion of the men’s basketball contest against the University of Kansas on Monday, February 23. “I am grateful for the immediate and professional engagement of the leadership at Kansas State University regarding the game management issues experienced after the game,” said Bowlsby. “Having stated that, the interaction of spectators with players, coaches, and staff members was inappropriate and unacceptable. The Kansas State Department of Athletics has…
(Photo Courtesy Kansas State Athletics) Haley Texada scored 20 points, Ashia Woods added 12 and Breanna Lewis set a new single season blocks record as Kansas State used a 15-7 run to end the game to defeat arch-rival Kansas 55-48 Wednesday night in Big 12 Women’s Basketball action at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence. K-State appeared ready to pull away owning a 40-32 lead with just over seven minutes remaining when the Jayhawks used a 9-0 run to lead briefly 41-40 before the Wildcats turned things back around in their favor and earned the seven point win which was their sixth…
Three different items were featured on Wednesday evening’s Manhattan Ogden USD 383 school board winter retreat. Although all vastly different, all were intertwined when looking at the big picture. The discussion that prompted the largest attendance was the classroom space utilization agenda item. Teachers and principals showed up to hear the presentation, made by Associate Superintendent, Robert Seymour. Seymour focused on elementary and middle school numbers. Room totals in elementary schools are typically between 19-26 students. He broke the numbers down into different schools, and shared overall capacity figures. Currently 3,420 students attend elementary schools within the district, which is…
A Homeland Security police officer, left, joins a Federal Court policeman, right, as security is enhanced during the arraignment of two men on terrorism related charges, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Brooklyn, N.Y. The men were arrested along with a third man Wednesday on charges of plotting to travel to Syria to join the Islamic State group and wage war against the U.S.
Secretary of State John Kerry pauses as he testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, before the House Appropriations subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies. Kerry has implored skeptical senators not to criticize nuclear negotiations with Iran before a deal can be crafted, but he’s certain to get another round of questions about the sensitive talks from members of the House.
Updated 2 p.m. Thursday: The inmate who died has been identified as Andrew Brown, 25, of Wamego. The cause of death has still not been released. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has been called in to assist with the investigation of an inmate’s death at the Pottawatomie County Jail. A news release from Sheriff Greg Riat indicates just after midnight Wednesday morning, a Pottawatomie County Jail Officer, while making rounds in the jail, found a prisoner in his cell who was unresponsive. Pottawatomie County EMS was notified and the inmate was transported to Wamego City Hospital where he was pronounced…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Blue Valley Randolph’s USD 384 Superintendent, Brady Burton and Riley County’s USD 378 Superintendent, Brad Starnes, as well as Kansas State University Provost, April Mason. Burton and Starnes-segment 1 Burton and Starnes-segment 2 April Mason-segment 1 April Mason-segment 2