Tuesday night, multiple first response teams from all over Riley, Geary, and Pottawatomie Counties took part in a cooperative simulation near Manhattan Regional Airport. The simulation included a downed aircraft with “victims”, both living actors and dummies as fatalities, that were strewn across a field. Response teams were tasked to search, assess, and triage victims. Riley County EMS Director Pat Collins was a main facilitator of the simulation. Collins told KMAN’s Mikayla Gentine on-scene that this exercise was meant to bring multiple departments together to practice for a situation that rarely happens. “This is the way we all learn…
Author: KMAN Staff
Police said they prevented a “horrific tragedy” by arresting two teenage boys who plotted to kill three high school staffers then gun down as many students as possible in a quaint Los Angeles suburb.
The Israeli military says three rockets have been fired from the Gaza Strip, breaking a temporary cease-fire amid negotiations over the war between Israel and Hamas.
Looks like K-State isn’t getting Venric Mark. Royals get SI cover. Johnny Football throws the bird at the Redskins. KU PCG reporter Sean Levine joins the show. So does KC Star Royals beat writer Andy McCullough in the 2nd hour. Get Fit as well. You Can’t Be Serious wraps things up. https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1-Venric-Mark-braxton-miller-Royals.mp3 KSU not getting Venric Mark/ Braxton Miller out for season at Ohio State/ Royals get the cover fo SI this week https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2-Sean-Levine.mp3 Kansas Powercat Gameday Reporter Sean Levine interview https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/3-the-finger.mp3 Johnny Finger https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/4-Get-Fit2.mp3 Get Fit https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/5-KSU-running-backs.mp3 K-State Running Backs biggest questions https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/6-Johnny-Football.mp3 Why do people still hate Johnny…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Manhattan Mayor, Wynn Butler and City Manager, Ron Fehr.
A-44 year-old man who has served more than half of his life in prison has been released on parole. John Moss had been serving time since a 1990 second degree murder case in Riley County.Moss had a public comment session and parole hearing earlier this year, and Kansas Department of Corrections records indicate he was paroled in-state on August 13th. Moss was sentenced in July of 1990 and most recently had been held in the Hutchinson Central Correctional Facility. His current location is listed as Reno County.
From 3,000 square feet to 9,000 square feet, the K-State Super Store offers additional K-State apparel options and has resulted in the addition of 30 new employees. Although the store opened earlier this month, the official ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday morning. Over 30 people were in attendance, including Manhattan Mayor Pro Tem, Karen McCulloh and Riley County Commission Chair, Robert Boyd. The new store features over 100 new styles of GTM apparel, an authentic K-State football uniform on display, and a “custom game day” t-shirt option that allows people to pick their own t-shirt, design, and have it made…
Opening statements took place in Riley Court on Tuesday morning for the Trial of Christopher Bates. Bates is facing 6 counts of criminal conduct including indecent liberties, rape, and sodomy of a child under 14 years of age. Riley County district attorney Barry Wilkerson indicated in his opening statement that the evidence will show how Bates used his friendship with the father of two female victims to engage in inappropriate acts with the children. According to the prosecution Bates engaged in criminal acts against a 12-year-old victim, hereon known as Victim A, after a late night party at the victim’s…
The USD 320 Board of Education wants the public to know there is a confirmed outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in the area. At Monday’s meeting, West Elementary Principal, Amy Flinn said there was a confirmed case at West, and added the County Health Department said there are 80 confirmed cases in the Wamego/St. Mary’s area. She said all parents and staff have been notified and should take steps to be immunized. According to Flinn, any staff member or student not up to date on their immunizations, can get a free booster Tuesday from 2 to 3:30 at the school. She added…
After several weeks of trying to find a replacement for a position vacated by outgoing Riley County USD 378 School board member, Dan Thomson, current board members Monday night approved a replacement board member to fill the vacant position. Tom Richard was selected to fill the vacancy. Thomson resigned from the board due to the district’s nepotism policy, with the recent hiring of his wife in the district. Earlier in the meeting, Glen Hawkins put forth his own name for the open position. He was nominated and seconded, but the motion failed on a 3-3 vote. Hawkins was recently a candidate…