On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Sgt. Amber Minear, BOSS (Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers) President, and Spc. Anthony Rios, who is the BOSS Vice-President, as well as Eric Zenk, Public Affairs Specialist. Lastly she talked to Tourism Sales Manager for Manhattan Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Marcia Rozell. Fort Riley-segment 1 Fort Riley-segment 2 Marcia Rozell-segment 1 Marcia Rozell-segment 2
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On May 28, at the Manhattan community blood drive, area resident Clifton Meloan is scheduled to make his 152nd American Red Cross blood donation. Since each donation is approximately one pint, Meloan’s 152 donations translate into 19 gallons of lifesaving blood. More importantly, Meloan’s donations may have helped save the lives of hundreds of patients. “With every blood donation potentially saving up to three lives, Cliff’s dedication may have impacted the lives of 456 patients,” said Jan Hale, communications manager for the American Red Cross Southwest Blood Services Region. “On behalf of these patients and their families, the Red Cross…
A Fort Riley man facing a voluntary manslaughter charge in Riley County made the request in county court on Thursday morning for his defense attorney to withdraw from the case. A preliminary hearing was set to take place, however, Tierre Wall’s attorney, Larry McRell informed Judge David Stutzman of the change in plans. An affidavit released in March described details regarding an alleged road rage incident involving Wall, which resulted in a shot hitting Casey Lindley in the head. McRell informed the court he has professional reasons for wanting to file the motion to withdraw as Wall’s attorney. He affirmed…
A Manhattan man faces aggravated burglary and sexual battery charges after his arrest early Thursday morning. Riley County Police arrested Eliseo Arreola, 23, while in the 1200 block of Bertrand Street. Police indicate Arreola reportedly entered a home that did not belong to him and kissed a female on the lips while inside. Bond was set at $12,000.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)– Yovani Gallardo enjoyed some rare run support right from the start. Shin-Soo Choo hit a leadoff home run for the second straight game and Prince Fielder homered and had three hits, backing seven strong innings from the Texas Rangers’ right-hander in a 5-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. The Rangers scored just two runs while Gallardo (3-5) was in the game during a four-start losing streak that matched a career worst. He went to the mound in the fifth against the Royals with a 5-0 lead. “Felt good, to be honest,” said Gallardo,…
Surveillance video captured near the site of a fatal Amtrak train crash in Philadelphia Tuesday shows the train speeding at 107 miles per hour before it crashed, according to an AP analysis.
As jurors deliberate whether Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should be sentenced to death for his role in the deadly bombing two years ago, Massachusetts residents are split on the government’s ultimate sentence.
A Geary County first degree murder/child abuse jury trial resumes Thursday with the jury recessing at 5 p.m. Wednesday. The group will continue deliberations in the Christopher Lyman trial Thursday morning. Closing arguments were heard Wednesday. Lyman did not take the stand. The charges against Lyman involve an eight-month-old child who died at a Kansas City Hospital. The child was first brought to the Geary Community Hospital emergency room in September of 2013, then transported by helicopter to Children’s Mercy Hospital. The trial began last week.
A large crowd showed up for Wednesday night’s special USD 383 School Board meeting, and at least one school official still has a job after the board overturned an earlier decision to not renew his contract. Director of elementary education Lucas Shivers will retain his position, and received a standing ovation when offered a contract for the next year. Last week the board voted not only on Shivers’ contract but 17 other teachers in the district. The special meeting Wednesday night was only for Shivers’ contract. Board President Leah Fliter indicates it’s part of budget reductions the board has been considering the…
– Manhattan High baseball swept Emporia 7-1 and 11-2. MHS softball also swept the Spartans. They won game one 15-2 and game two 10-0 – Manhattan High girls soccer cruised past Junction City 10-0 behind seven goals from Cailey Perkins. – Wamego baseball split with Chapman and Wamego softball was swept by the Irish. – Rock Creek baseball swept Rossville by winning 3-1 and 11-2. The Mustangs won their second straight league title.