A Wamego man has died while in custody at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility, according to a press release from David Thompson of the Kansas Department of Corrections. Chancellor Copenhaver, 33, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, according to the release. He was found unresponsive in his cell Wednesday morning. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived but were unsuccessful. To view the full article visit pottcotimes.com.
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By Emma Loura A USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden school board member has apologized after some parents spoke out against poor accountability and communication from the district’s special education department. Christine Weixelman on Wednesday said she was disappointed to hear from families who’d received inconsistent or no communication about changes or cuts to their children’s special ed services. Her apology came after four parents spoke at the district’s board of education meeting on Wednesday. “Personally, on a high level, I believe some bad decisions were made how special education services were going to change and/or be delivered in this school year,” Weixelman…
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill will open at 325 East Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan on Monday, with a grand opening set for 11 a.m. The first 100 customers in line will receive a free T-shirt and a Hawaiian Bros gift card ranging from $25 to $500. One person will win free Hawaiian Bros food for a year. The Manhattan location will be open from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
By Toby Hammes Coming off a season losing six seniors, Manhattan High boys’ basketball opens the door to a new era this winter. Featuring two seniors, six juniors, and one sophomore on varsity, the Indians only return four individuals with substantial varsity minutes. One of the familiar faces is senior wing Landon Knopp, who’s started for the Indians since he was a sophomore. Knopp shot 43% from long range last year and is expected to be a big piece of the Indians’ offense. To view the full article visit theMerucy.com.
By Toby Hammes Typically after a run to state, you aren’t expected to return a handful of key contributors. But that’s not the case for Manhattan High girls’ basketball. Experience is still the name of the game for head coach Scott Mall despite graduating guards Emery Ruliffson and Maxine Doering. Manhattan returns a pair of juniors in Kat Ball and Delaney Larson — the Indians’ second and third leading scorers last year. While Doering led Manhattan’s scoring last year as the only individual to average double-figures, Mall believes the balance in this year’s roster could be key. To view the…
Pottawatomie County needs to develop housing that costs between $1,279 and $2,557 per month to increase the number of affordable places for workers to live, according to a new report from the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation. Previously, Pottawatomie County EcoDevo officials projected by 2040 the county’s population will range between 33,380 and 36,081 people — with 34,971 as the median. That’s an increase of more than 11,000 people since 2016, which will require 4,189 additional housing units. The new report highlights the need for those housing units to be affordable for workers to keep them in the community. To view…
RCPD filed a report of fraud/theft by deception in the 300 block of Riley Ave on Wednesday. Officers list Casey’s General Store as the victim when it was reported an unknown male and female used a “cash card” to obtain merchandise and lottery tickets but the card was fraudulent. Total loss associated with this report is $2,100. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers.
Officers filed a report of vehicle burglary in the 1600 block of Beechwood Terrace on December 4, 2024, at approximately 7:08 AM. Officers listed a 24-year-old male as the victim when it was reported his vehicle was broken into overnight and military gear was stolen. Total loss associated with this report is approximately $2,367. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report of fraud/theft by deception in the 300 block of Riley Ave. Officers listed Casey’s General Store…
Junction City has named a new city manager following a national search to replace Allen Dinkel. Kim Zimmerman was announced as the new manager, as he was selected from a field of 26 candidates for the post. Zimmerman will bring experience as the chief administrator of the Borough of Lewiston, Pennsylvania and previously as city manager at Ridgway, Pennsylvania. He also served more than 20 years as an active-duty logistics officer for the U.S. Army. Dinkel retired this summer after serving nearly a decade in the Junction City post. Zimmerman is set to take over the post effective Jan. 2,…
A Manhattan man remains behind bars after being arrested Tuesday evening on a slew of charges. 27-year old Corey Justin Troxel is being held in the Riley County Jail on a bond of nearly $21,000 after being charged with seven counts of variable offenses. The charges include two counts of burglary, one count of attempted burglary, one count of assault, one count of battery, one count of theft valued at $25,000 to $100,000, and one count of theft valued less than $1,500. RCPD did not release any additional details related to the arrest.