Author: KMAN Staff

Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:46 Segment 3 – 17:45 Segment 4 – 35:13 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus Fort Riley officials highlight Month of the Military Child and outdoor recreation opportunities on post. Manhattan Housing Authority Executive Director Aaron Estabrook and local realtor Scott Seel provide an update on the current housing market and updates to ongoing housing projects MHA is involved with.

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Officers filed a report of theft in the 1800 block of College Heights Road on March 13, 2024, at approximately 6:49 PM. Officers listed a 65 year-old-male as the victim when it was reported that a known suspect had stolen his aluminum boat and trailer. The total estimated loss in this case is approximately $1,000. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Officers filed a report for aggravated battery, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, and felony criminal destruction of property in the 2400 block of Buttonwood Drive in Manhattan on March 11, 2024, around 6:55 PM. Officers listed a 39-year-old male and a 42-year-old male officer as the victims and a juvenile as the suspect. Officers arrested the 14-year-old, of Manhattan, on probable cause offenses of aggravated battery, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, and felony criminal destruction of property at approximately 6:55 PM. The juvenile was confined at the time of this report in a juvenile facility. Due…

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Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 13:24 Segment 3 – 25:15 Segment 4 – 34:38 Riley County Commissioner Kathryn Focke provides an update on county business including the ongoing Keats Sewer District project and legislative matters the county is following as well as long-term planning.

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Segment 1 – Aggieville Business Association Director Dennis Cook previews the annual St. Patrick’s Day Road Race and Parade Segments 2 & 3 – Wamego City Manager Stacie Eichem and Communications Specialist Gabby Jensen discuss city projects, sales tax information and preview some community events coming up in March and April. Segment 4 – Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete discusses 2024 Fake Patty’s Day data including arrests and citations issued.

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Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1100 block of Laramie Street in Manhattan on March 8, 2024, around 6:30 AM. Officers listed a 31-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a known suspect damaged her 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. The estimated total loss associated with this case will likely be over $1,000. Officers filed a report for aggravated domestic battery, aggravated intimidation of a witness, criminal restraint, and domestic battery in Manhattan on March 8, 2024, around 10:05 AM. Officers listed a 20-year-old female as the victim and a known male as the suspect.…

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Segment 1 Prairie Paws Animal Shelter Director Brandon Sokol previews an upcoming fundraising gala for the shelter. Segment 2 Manhattan Senior Center Director Liz Nelson Segment 3 Ascension Via Christi Clinical Dietitian Britney Petty discusses National Nutrition Month, recognized in March. Segment 4 KMAN’s Kolby Van Camp visits with Dr. Andrew Smith, K-State Professor and Chief Operator of Wildcat 91.9 about some recent student award winners.

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