For the first time, the Flint Hills Discovery Center will welcome two brand new temporary exhibits at the same time: Flint Hills Forces and Animal Secrets. The “Flint Hills Forces” exhibit covers the shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University from 1917-1963. It is located on the second floor, in the temporary exhibit room-to the right of the classroom. This is the second Forces installment to come to the center. Several tours and lectures will coincide with the display, including a walking tour on Sunday, October 5th. “Animal Secrets” is located outside of the “Flint Hills Forces” exhibit,…
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Several motions were filed during Wednesday’s pre-sentencing hearing for Christopher Bates. Last month, a jury trial was held and Bates was found guilty of aggravated indecent liberties with a child under the age of 14. The jury found Bates not guilty of an earlier incident involving the same victim, and could not reach a verdict on four other charges. Bates appeared in Riley County District Court, alongside his attorney, Larry McRell. McRell began the pre-sentencing by making several motions-one of which was a motion for a new trial. Judge David L. Stutzman denied this motion, saying “I think the testimony…
An 18-year-old originally charged with aggravated battery with a firearm has entered a plea–but to two other charges in connection with the case. The case involving Daeshawn Bryant received a lot of attention following the May shooting on Manhattan’s north side, in which Dareen Starks,23, of Manhattan required treatment for several days following. Starks mother had attended several Riley County Law Board meetings complaining about the handling of the shooting. But Senior Deputy Riley County Attorney Barry Disney indicates of the three charges Bryant was originally facing, the aggravated battery charge was dropped, with the state conceding the Kansas Stand…
A 29-year-old Manhattan woman faces a $6,000 bond following her arrest on a failure to appear warrant Tuesday evening. Caitlen Donaldson was taken into custody by Riley County Police shortly before seven p.m. while in the 400 block of North Juliette Avenue. Donaldson’s original offense is listed as possession of certain depressants.
A suspect has been charged in the disappearance of a British-born University of Virginia student, but the man has not been apprehended, police said Tuesday night. Jesse Leroy Matthew is charged with abduction with intent to defile.
Taking his case for action against Islamic State militants to the U.N., President Barack Obama said the participation of five Arab nations in airstrikes against the group in Syria “makes it clear to the world this is not America’s fight alone.”
CLEVELAND (AP) — With another win, the Royals stepped closer to history and a playoff berth. They’ve got a much bigger goal in mind. Rookie Yordano Ventura blanked Cleveland’s punchless offense for seven innings as Kansas City kept pressure on first-place Detroit in the AL Central with a 7-1 win over the Indians on Tuesday night. Following the game, the Royals retreated to their clubhouse to watch the ninth inning of the Tigers’ 5-4 win over Chicago. As they ate their postgame meals, Kansas City’s players roared loudly when the White Sox scored three runs in the ninth to tie…
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) A federal judge will hear arguments next month on whether to block aircraft parts maker Spirit AeroSystems from selling off its fabrication operations or laying off workers pending arbitration. U.S. District Judge Daniel Crabtree on Tuesday set an Oct. 8 hearing in Topeka over the lawsuit filed by the Machinists union against the Wichita company. The union contends the potential outsourcing would violate its labor contract and cost 1,400 jobs. Spirit argues the grievances filed by the union are premature and provide no basis for an injunction. The lawsuit contends the Machinists gave up the right…
President Barack Obama pauses as he speaks about the participation of five Arab nations in airstrikes against militants in Syria., Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, on the South Lawn the White House, in Washington, before heading to the United Nations. The president said the participation of five Arab nations in airstrikes against militants in Syria “makes it clear to the world this is not America’s fight alone.”
Iraqi President Fuad Masum, left, is greeted by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani as he arrives at the Climate Summit at United Nations headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014.