A rebel rocket attack brought down a Ukrainian military helicopter ferrying out troops, including a general, on the outskirts of Slovyansk, killing at least 12 people onboard. The incident highlights the dangers of unfolding guerrilla warfare.
Author: KMAN Staff
A Fort Riley soldier was arrested for possession of child pornography back in July of last year, but appeared in Geary County District Court Thursday. Sean Vincent (28) faces multiple charges of child pornography stemming from this arrest. His case was continued for another status hearing on June 24th, and his bond remains at $100,000. ———————- A Manhattan man, facing several charges-including aggravated indecent solicitation of a child, appeared in Geary County District Court Thursday. Trevor Triffet (20), was arrested on May 20th, around 4:30 p.m., in Manhattan, and the reported victim in this case is a 12 year old female. His case was…
K-State’s McCain Auditorium was visited Thursday by about 1,500 FFA members from all over the state, accounting for a large part of the 8,800 member organization. Their annual convention celebrates the success of the association throughout the past year, including recognizing career development events, celebrating supervised agricultural experiences and even recognizing new chapters in the association. “FFA members are amazing individuals,” State FFA reporter Daryl Simmons told KMAN, “I’m always impressed by the caliber of young adults that we have at this convention and all across the state.” Activities range from career development events to the recognition of proficiency winners.…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Wonder Workshop Children’s Museum Director, Richard Pitts and board member, Melissa Prescott, as well as Chris Fox and Matt Carlson with Fox Home Innovations, and Kansas State University Police Captain, Don Stubbings.
Although the item was brought to the Riley County Commission a week ago, commissioners revisited the topic during their Thursday meeting to finalize the sale. County Counselor, Clancy Holeman provided a brief review of previous discussions, as Steve Springer has expressed interest in purchasing a .36 acre piece of land from the county for a zip line recreational park. Holeman has been assisting Springer with the process, and has been in contact with title companies to look into the next steps. The commission unanimously approved the resolution, and the review of a publication notice, authorizing the sale of the real…
Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Department authorities are investigating the theft of about $150,000 in items from a storage bluilding located in the eastern part of the county. A news release Thursday indicates two past burglaries have occurred at the storage building in the past month, on or about April 24th, and this past Tuesday. The building was being used to store construction equipment and building materials. Items taken range in value from $20 to nearly $54,000–and include a variety of tools and supplies such as locks, grinders, welders, and cutters. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Wabaunsee…
On Wednesday members of the Riley County Police Department met with members of the Geary County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Junction City Police Department in order to formally give thanks to two area police officers. Lieutenant Justin Stopper of the Geary County Sheriff’s Office and Police Officer Nick Blake of the Junction City Police Department were both recognized by RCPD for their initiative in apprehending a suspect in an aggravated battery with a firearm investigation. This arrest stemmed from a shooting at a convenience store located at 2233 Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on May 7. At…
Riley County Police arrested an Eskridge woman on a failure to appear warrant. Stephanie Bryan, 21, was taken into custody Wednesday at approximately 6:45 PM. The original offense listed is making false information. Bryan’s bond was set at $5,000. ### Two out of jurisdiction no bond warrant arrests were reported by Riley County police Thursday. Keith Mitchell III, 19, of Manhattan was arrested Wednesday at approximately 3:15 PM while near the intersection of Tuttle Creek Blvd. and Marlatt Ave. Mitchell was arrested on a Wyandotte County warrant for probation violation. There was no bond attached to this warrant and…
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (AP) The body of a 65-year-old Salina man who drowned at Milford Lake has been recovered after a four-day search. The Geary County Sheriff says a fisherman saw the body of Stephen Edwards after it surfaced Wednesday. The sheriff’s office says Edwards drowned Sunday when he went into the water to retrieve a fishing pole and didn’t resurface. He was fishing with a grandson and friend at the time. The Salina Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1pn29Eb ) the fishing pole was one given to Edwards by his father. The family says an underlying heart condition might have contributed to…
Now former K-State quarterback Daniel Sams will in fact continue his college career in his home state of Louisiana. Sams told GoPowercat.com that he will transfer to McNeese State, an FCS power in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He reportedly was told by the Cowboy coaches that he’ll have the chance to compete for the starting quarterback job over the next two seasons. McNeese State went 10-3 in 2013 and made their third FCS playoff appearance in the last six years. Sams could make his debut two hours from Manhattan as the Cowboys open the season at Nebraska on Saturday, September 6th.