The Kansas State Police Department continues to warn students and public about possible active phone scams in the area. The Kansas State Division of Communications and Marketing says victims of these phone scams report to be Kansas State police officers, calling to collect past and present debts and fines. K-State says they will never call to collect fines or past debts to the university. Anyone receiving calls like the scam described should never provide personal information, and instead call the K-State Police Department immediately at 785-532-6412.
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As KMAN has previously reported, an affidavit regarding a first degree murder case of a Fort Riley soldier, indicates a five week old infant suffered several injuries back in February when the alleged incident occurred. The man was arrested in connection with this case late last month, and appeared in Riley County District Court Tuesday afternoon. Alexander McConnell (22) is charged with murder in the first degree and abuse of a child. He appeared in court via web cam. McConnell’s attorney, Lora Ingels stated there is a “massive” amount of discovery to review in this case, and asked that it be…
As our Leader Lowdown series continues, KMAN’s Tom Reust spoke to a Kansas State University leader about his experiences racing soap box cars, and how he became a Virginia champion. Kirk Schulz
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Riley County Commissioner, Ron Wells.
Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding the isolated patient at The University of Kansas Hospital: “While it is good news that the preliminary test results are negative, a possible patient with Ebola in Kansas is a serious development and reiterates the need for us to heighten coordination and vigilance. I have spoken with hospital administrators who will continue to treat the isolated patient with an abundance of caution. I have also asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expedite the confirmatory test to definitively…
Wamego Police are investigating the theft of a truck from Ebert Construction. The theft was reported Monday morning and involves a white 2014 F-450 from Ebert Construction at 103 West Valley Street in Wamego. The Kansas tag number is 601155. Estimated loss is $45,000. The truck reportedly was taken between Saturday night and Sunday morning this past weekend. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Wamego Police Department at 456-9553
Wamego’s USD 320 Board of Education looked at its facilities study at Monday’s regular meeting. Dr. G. Kent Stewart, a Consultant hired by the Board to do a comprehensive study of all of USD 320 property, summarized his plan. He began his presentation by saying “all the schools in Wamego are exelmpary. evidenced by all the awards hanging in the buildings”. He added the Board should be proud of what’s going on in the schools. Dr. Stewart reviewed the Six-Year Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan to implement prioritized needs for the District. His study specifies planning for annual and long…
A third arrest was made in connection with the robbery incident that occurred in the 1300 block of Flint Hills Place here in Manhattan earlier this month. Riley County Police announced this third arrest Tuesday morning, as the man was arrested around 12:30 p.m. on Monday. The Riley County Police Department made this arrest for aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, and aggravated robbery after an investigation into the matter led to probable cause of an additional subject. Rasheem Wilson (26), of Manhattan, was arrested in the 400 block of Maple Place for the crimes previously mentioned. He was given a bond of $150,000. …
North Korean state media broadcast images of leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday, ending a media absence that boosted global speculation that something was amiss in the reclusive country.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Tom Frieden is urging hospitals to diligently watch for patients with fever or symptoms of Ebola who have traveled from the three Ebola-stricken African nations in the past 21 days.