Pottawatomie County Commissioners passed a motion during their weekly meeting Monday, March 2 to approve a partnership with Shawnee County in an effort to seek state or federal funding for bridge rehabilitation in Northeast Kansas. Shawnee County Counselor Rich Eckert made an appearance at the commission meeting to propose backing for Willard Bridge, located on the Shawnee County-Wabunsee County line, for which replacement costs are currently in excess of $25 million. “We’re looking for partnerships with either KDOT or the Federal Government to help us replace that,” said Eckert. “That’s a very heavy toll for a county to absorb.” The…
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One of the suspects in an aggravated robbery and kidnapping incident in the 1300 block of Flint Hills Place this past October has entered a plea. Kenneth Mallett entered the no contest plea Monday afternoon in Riley County District court to two counts of kidnapping and one count of attempted aggravated robbery. During a preliminary hearing of another suspect in the case, it was indicated Mallet duct-taped a victim’s hands, feet,and mouth, and assisted in ransacking an apartment. He was originally charged with six counts. Sentencing is set for April 13th.
A woman who blogged for years about her son’s constant health woes was convicted Monday of poisoning him to death by force-feeding heavy concentrations of sodium through his stomach tube.
Police in Los Angeles are reviewing multiple videos in their investigation of a fatal police shooting of a homeless man. Meanwhile, LA civil rights activists say police used excessive force.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) The Kansas Supreme Court is considering whether a lower-court panel should still review a lawsuit over state funding for public schools. The Supreme Court directed school districts that sued the state in 2010 to declare in writing Tuesday whether they want a three-judge panel in Shawnee County District Court to have more hearings in the case. The lower-court panel ruled in December that the state isn’t adequately funding schools. The state asked the panel in January to reconsider. The aggrieved school districts filed their own request to block legislators from tampering with additional aid to poor…
By Chris Kutz, K-State Athletics Communications BERKELEY, Calif. – The K-State baseball team surrendered five runs in the first inning, leading to a 9-1 defeat at the hands of Cal on Monday as the Wildcats were swept by the Golden Bears in the three-game series at Evans Diamond. K-State starting pitcher Corey Fischer saw each of the first six batters he faced to start the game reach base, with four on singles, one on an error and another on a walk, as Cal (8-3) quickly grabbed a 5-0 advantage. The Wildcats (4-7) surrendered the first run when Shane Conlon committed…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted Monday that despite recent differences with the Obama administration over a looming nuclear deal with Iran the alliance between his country and the Unites States is “stronger than ever.”
Bangladesh security officials say they’ve arrested a leading suspect in the hacking death last week of Avijit Roy, an American blogger who wrote against religious extremism. Police say the suspect, Farabi Shafiur Rahman, was arrested Monday.
“We had good turnout. It was about 60% turnout, which is one of the benefits of mail ballot elections”, commented Riley County Clerk, Rich Vargo. Vargo was of course referring to the results of the recent Blue Valley Randolph USD 384 election. This was in an effort to increase their local option budget authority. 77% of voters chose “yes” in the election. Riley County Commissioners viewed election results during the canvass, held during their Monday meeting. Since County Commissioner, Robert Boyd was absent, Human Resource Manager, Cindy Volanti filled in to approve the results. Elections Supervisor, Jolene Keck said three…
Riley County Police filed a report for aggravated burglary in the 3300 block of Kensington Court in Manhattan Saturday morning at approximately 8:15 AM. Police found Suzanne Baker had become the victim of this crime when items were removed from her home. Officers arrested Daniel Dimond, 39, of Manhattan for the offense of burglary and criminal damage to property. Dimond’s bond was set at $10,000. Items taken included jewelry and other household items totaling approximately $2,215 in value. ### An 18-year-old Manhattan man faces a $6,000 bond following his arrest Sunday evening. Paul Meyer was taken into custody at approximately 7:20 PM by officers…