Brandon sits down with representatives of Fort Riley to discuss local business.
Author: KMAN Staff
Officers filed a report of criminal damage to property in the 2100 block of Poyntz Ave on May 8, 2024, at approximately 12:29 PM. Officers listed Manhattan High School as the victim when it was reported a known subject threw a rock through a window of the school in the overnight hours breaking the window. Estimated total loss is approximately $1,000. Officers filed a report of a non-injury accident resulting in damage to a local business in the 3200 block of Kimball Ave. on May 8, 2024, at approximately 8:32 PM. Officers listed Candlewood Liquor as the victim when it…
BRYAN, Texas (K-State Athletics) – Kansas State women’s golf will be represented in the NCAA Championship for the first time since 2003 and just the second time ever as Carla Bernat rose three spots to tie for third place during the final round of the 2024 NCAA Bryan Regional on Wednesday held at the par-72, 6,376-yard Traditions Club. Bernat, who put together a second-straight score of 3-under par 69 during the final round, concluded the 2024 NCAA Bryan Regional with a 54-hole score of 7-under par 209, as she qualified for the national championship by finishing as the top individual on a…
Manhattan’s Rue 21 clothing store is shuttering its doors. The Manhattan Mercury reports that the local store inside Manhattan Town Center is having a liquidation sale, following the company’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. A closing date hasn’t been announced. According to Reuters, the teen fashion retailer is planning to close all of its 543 U.S. stores within the next two months. Rue 21 also plans to sell its intellectual property. The Pennsylvania-based company has not issued any statement or commented publicly on the bankruptcy.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary is celebrating a century of educating Manhattan students. The Manhattan Mercury reports that the school will host an open house Thursday evening commemorating 100 years of teaching and learning. The open house will include a public viewing of the school’s new gymnasium and storm shelter and will also include food trucks, old photos of the school through the years and a chance for former students to celebrate in some of the nostalgia. The event will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Read more on the history of Woodrow Wilson Elementary at TheMercury.com.
A Manhattan woman is facing new charges of aggravated assault and criminal possesson of a weapon. The Riley County Police Department says 20-year-old Ladaisha Ransom was arrested at the jail Tuesday morning on the aformentioned charges. An online criminal complaint also alleges an attempted aggravated robbery charge, stemming from April 22. Ransom also was arrested April 30 for violating terms of her probation and was charged April 4 with drug distribution charges. RCPD says Ransom remains jailed on a total $30,000 bond.
Ladaisha Ransom, 20, of Manhattan, was arrested on May 7, 2024, at approximately 9:45 AM in the 100 block of S. Seth Child Road. Ransom was arrested on probable cause offenses of criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and aggravated assault. Total bond in this matter was set at $30,000. Ransom was confined at the time of this report. Nathan Biller, 31 of Manhattan, was arrested on May 8, 2024, at approximately 2:06 AM in the 100 block of Pillsbury Drive. Biller was arrested on probable cause offenses of battery on LEO, interference with LEO, possession of marijuana,…
Two motorcyclists sustained injuries Tuesday evening after a crash on US-77 in Geary County. The Sheriff’s Office says Austin Davis, of Manhattan, was northbound on the highway near mile marker 157. While he was turning into a convenience store, his bike was struck by Tristan Baca, of Fort Riley. Both riders were transported to Stormont Vail for treatment of currently unspecified injuries.
Malik Peters, 27, of Manhattan was arrested on May 6, 2024, at approximately 4:25 PM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Peters was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for forgery x3, computer unlawful acts, and theft of property or services. Total bond was set at $15,000. Peters was not confined at the time of this report. 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.
Pottawatomie County officials provided an update at Monday’s county commission meeting regarding the cleanup and recovery from the April 30 tornado in Westmoreland. Public Works Director Tim Eisenbarth spoke to the county commissioners, who met in Wamego, regarding the work done so far and what to expect moving ahead. Noxious Weed Director and Westmoreland Mayor Mark Jack said he was thankful to report that in spite of damage to the building, the chemicals stored inside were spared. However, most of the county sprayers were wiped out. Recycling services have been suspended for the time being. According to Eisenbarth, the county’s…