One of the individuals involved in a kidnapping case late last year was sentenced in Riley County District Court Monday afternoon. “I’m just asking the court to have mercy on me”. That was a statement made by Kaywaun Washington during his sentencing in Chief Judge, Meryl Wilson’s courtroom. Washington was arrested for charges, including kidnapping, back in October of last year. Reports indicate Washington, along with other male suspects, reportedly held two women at gunpoint. After Washington gave his ending statement, his attorney, Britian Stites called a couple of indiviudals to the stand: one RCPD employee and the mother of…
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A Manhattan man charged with theft and drug possession appeared in Riley County District Court Monday afternoon. Chief Judge, Meryl Wilson heard the status hearing in his courtroom, as Jeremy Spaur appeared in court in person. The case was moved to June 1st at 2:30 p.m., as Prosecuting State Attorney, Barry Disney stated he believes the issue could possibly be resolved in that time.
An arraignment was set for a Fort Riley soldier charged in connection with the first degree murder of a young child. Alexander McConnell appeared in Riley County District Court, alongside his attorney, Lora Ingels, Monday afternoon. Prosecuting State Attorney, Kendra Lewison indicated a plea agreement had been reached in the matter. McConnell chose to waive his right to a preliminary hearing by pleading guilty on all three charges against him. Chief Judge, Meryl Wilson accepted the plea and found McConnell guilty. A sentencing date was set for June 8th at 2:30 p.m. McConnell was arrested for first degree murder and…
Riley County Police have released names of those involved in a shooting KMAN first told you about early Sunday morning. The shooting was reported at 1:20 a.m. in the 600 block of North 12th Street. Mark Self Jr., 31, of Manhattan, Kansas was arrested after the deployment of an electronic control device, otherwise known as a TASER, while in the 1100 block of Laramie Street following a short foot pursuit. He was booked into the Riley County Jail for two counts of attempted murder in the first degree, criminal discharge of a firearm in an occupied building, and criminal discharge…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Art DeGroat,Executive Director of Military & Veterans Affairs at Kansas State University and retired Army officer; Cadet Cesserie Ballou, Army ROTC and Cadet Carl Minnix, Air Force ROTC. She also talked to Chair with the Letter Carrier’s annual food drive, Fred Stork. Lastly, she was joined by Extension Associate with K-State Research and Extension, Rebecca Bishop. Art Degroat-segment 1 Art Degroat-segment 2 Fred Stork-segment 1 Rebecca Bishop-segment 1
K-State announced Monday that ground has been broken on new practice and game fields for K-State women’s soccer. The first phase of the project will cost $2.1 million and will be completely funded by department-generated revenue. The fields will be on the former site of football practice fields just south of Tointon Family Stadium. Two grass fields with a Bermuda surface plus new irrigation and drainage system will be put in and the first phase is expected to be completed by July. K-State football and women’s soccer will both be able to use a practice field on the east side…
WEEKDAY LANE CLOSURES: Eastbound and westbound I-70 over Mill Creek and over Union Pacific Railroad Bridges (in Wabaunsee County) will have varying lane closures as follows for bridge inspection work this week, Monday-Thursday, May 4-7 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. These lane closures are needed so the bridge crews can utilize the snooper vehicle (see snooper photo above) to safely inspect underneath the bridge decks. The schedule for this week is as follows, weather permitting: Monday, May 4, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. > Westbound I-70 Right Lane over Mill Creek Bridge CLOSED (MM 333.31) Tuesday, May 5, 8 a.m.-3…
As earlier reported by KMAN, Riley County Police arrested Nicholas Boyer, 20, of Manhattan on several drug offenses to include possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia at felony and misdemeanor levels, and no Kansas drug tax stamp. Boyer was taken into custody Friday at approximately 11:00 AM while in the 1400 block of Legore Lane, with bond set at $22,000. ### As previously reported, a 21-year-old Manhattan man faces a burglary charge following his arrest Friday. Dylan Lambert-Perkins was take into custody in the 1400 block of Legore Lane at approximately 12:00…
– Manhattan High baseball was swept by Junction City 3-1 and 11-10. It was Junction City’s first win over Manhattan in seven years. – Manhattan High softball swept Junction City 10-5 and 14-4 on the road. The Indians have won six of their last eight games. – Manhattan High boys and girls track both took first at the Seaman Relays. Michael Melgares won the 1600 and 3200 meters and the Indians 4X400 relay team of Mike Settembrino, Tanaivas Richardson, Brandon Religa and Chris Martin won as well. On the girls side, Sha’tyria Banks won the high jump. – Manhattan High…
Six days after the death of Freddie Gray sparked riots in Baltimore, the city’s mayor lifted a citywide curfew on Sunday morning, signaling an end to the extraordinary measures taken to ensure public safety amid an outcry over police practices.