Author: KMAN Staff

A 21-year-old Olathe man was arrested by Riley County Police Saturday afternoon on a warrant, with charges listed on Sunday’s arrest report of  involuntary manslaughter, possession of opiates and/or narcotics, conspiracy, and obstruction of the legal process. Further details regarding Gregory Melvin Haug, Jr., were not available, but his bond was set at $25,000. Haug was taken into custody at the RCPD law enforcement center on Seth Chlid at about 3:45 p.m. Saturday. ### Also on Sunday’s arrest report from RCPD was Bridget Gakle, 29, of Ogden. Gakle was also arrested on a warrant, which lists failure to appear as…

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ARLINGTON, Texas(AP) — One pitch, one run. And then it was smooth sailing for Jeremy Guthrie. Guthrie gave up a leadoff home run by Shin-Soo Choo, but didn’t allow another run over eight innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 Saturday night for their 24th win in 30 games. Alex Gordon had two hits, including a first-inning homer for his 15th of the season, and made a diving catch in left field for the AL Central leaders. Guthrie (10-10) won for the fifth time in six starts. After Choo’s homer, he retired 12 straight and gave…

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.(AP) — Matt Cassel made a winning return to Arrowhead Stadium, even if it was just a preseason game. The quarterback who was booed, benched and eventually released two years ago by the Chiefs, threw for 152 yards and a touchdown Saturday night, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 30-12 win over a scuffling Kansas City team dealing with a rash of injuries and suspensions. Cassel also threw an interception before turning things over to Teddy Bridgewater in the third quarter. The rookie quarterback, who is still challenging for the starting job, threw a pair of touchdown passes…

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Police in Topeka have concluded that a pedestrian who was struck and killed on Interstate 70 took his own life. The man was identified yesterday as an 18-year-old Topeka resident. Police said his name would not be released because the death was a suicide.

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INDEPENDENCE, Kan. (AP) Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole returns to Kansas next month for the latest of several planned trips to his home state this year. The 91-year-old Russell native lives in Washington, D.C., and is making the homecoming tour to greet longtime friends and supporters throughout the state.

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This was the sixth year for the Speedy PD Race for Parkinson’s disease.  This year’s event was held at Tuttle Creek State Park, and an estimated 500 participants ran, walked or rode their bike this year. Registration and packet pick-up was held the day prior, at the Holiday Inn at the Campus.  On Saturday, additional registration and packet pick-up took place at the race site. The 5K and 10K races began at 8 a.m., while the half-mile family fun run/walk started at 9:15 a.m. Awards were handed out at 9:30 a.m., and individuals with Parkinson’s Disease worked on pictures and…

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On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Congressman Tim Huelskamp, as well as Riley County Police Department Director, Brad Schoen.

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On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Geary County Sheriff, Tony Wolf and Junction City Police Chief, Tim Brown. During the second half, Cathy spoke with Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President, Lyle Butler.

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