Snow falls on flowers after the arrival of a spring storm, in Boulder, Colo., Thursday, April 16, 2015. The storm moving slowly across Colorado is expected to dump more than 2 feet of snow in parts the mountains by the end of Friday.
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A federal grand jury on Thursday returned an indictment against a Topeka man who was charged in a criminal complaint last week with plotting to explode a bomb at the Fort Riley military base, according to U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom. John T. Booker, Jr. (20) of Topeka, was indicted on one count of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction, one count of attempting to damage property by means of an explosive and one count of attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), which is a foreign terrorist organization. If convicted, Booker would…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President, Lyle Butler. Lyle Butler-segment 1 Lyle Butler-segment 2 Lyle Butler-segment 3 Lyle Butler-segment 4
After sharing his routine update with the Riley County Commission, during their Thursday meeting, RCPD Director, Brad Schoen was asked a few questions about some recent incidents. Commissioner, Robert Boyd first asked about the Fort Riley bomb threat, which occurred on Friday. Schoen informed the commission he was made aware, on the day prior, that the FBI would be in the area. He said he did not receive many additional details, as there was fear that if the operation leaked out, John T. Booker (20) may have fled the scene. “I was a little more disappointed that you didn’t give more…
K-State’s Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics hosted its 41st Grace M. Shugart Lecture on Thursday, April 16, which featured director of Food and Nutrition Services for the Fairfax County, Va. public schools Penny McConnell as the guest speaker. McConnell’s presentation, titled “Navigating the Seas of Change,” focused on the constantly evolving state of public school nutrition in the U.S. and the challenges nutritionists face meeting those needs. “Your big challenge is convincing some of the parents that your meals are healthy,” McConnell said. “They have a concept that ‘No, it might be processed.’ People don’t even realize that washing…
Riley County Police are investigating an armed robbery complaint, reported early Thursday morning in the 900 block of Village Drive. The complaint was made at the Riley County Police Department on Seth Child at 12:50 a.m.. This robbery reportedly occurred approximately one hour prior to police arriving on scene and filing the report. No injuries were listed. Upon further investigation into the matter officers found that Ryan Weber, 21, and Tyler Harris, 20, had become the victims of a robbery which involved four unknown black males, with some armed with handguns. The subjects entered a home and demanded items of…
A Marysville man has been sentenced to one year in jail for driving his vehicle into two Manhattan businesses, including Staples, last December. Jason Butler is to serve nine months and will be on parole after his release. As a condition of parole, Butler will have to comply with treatment and pay restitution in excess of $43,000. Butler was found guilty in Pottawatomie County Court last month of driving under the influence, with seven other charges in the case dismissed. Two businesses were impacted near Tuttle Creek Boulevard, including Staples and Short Go. Butler’s vehicle was later found, also heavily damaged, at…
Police in Riley County arrested two people on drug-related charges Wednesday afternoon. Christopher Cuchy, 22, of Manhattan was taken into custody for failure to appear, motion to revoke probation, possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana as well as possession of drug paraphernalia. Cuchy was arrested while in the 500 block of Moro Street with bond set at $34,000. Also arrested was Kimberly Brazzle, 27, of Manhattan for possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Brazzle’s bond is $4,000. Both arrests stemmed from a search warrant. ### A Manhattan man faces a $5,000 bond following his arrest Wednesday evening. Jeffery Thompson, 25, was taken into custody for two…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP)– The Kansas City Royals were rolling through the start of the season, still undefeated when they took the field Wednesday at Minnesota. Well, Kyle Gibson hadn’t lost either, at least not against the Royals in his young career. Kansas City became the last team in the majors to lose this season, as Gibson pitched into the seventh inning and Oswaldo Arcia hit a two-run homer for the Twins in a 3-1 victory over the Royals. “I think they knew they were going to lose at some point,” Gibson said. “It was nice for us. Getting a win like…
A huge Marine Corps helicopter made an emergency landing on a Southern California beach on Wednesday, bringing no damages or injuries but leaving an unforgettable spectacle for surrounding swimmers and sunbathers.