“He did not deserve to be shot on the street like an animal.” Those were the words of Sophia Starks, the mother of Dareen Starks,23, of Manhattan, who was shot near a gas station on Manhattan’s North side May seventh. While Sophia Starks is from Memphis, she was in town to voice concerns to Riley County Law Board members about the treatment of her son’s case, in which she stresses he was the victim but alleges he continues to be harrassed by police. The suspect in the case, identified at the time as Daeshawn Bryant,18, has since been released on $50,000…
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On today’s In Focus, Cathy talked to President and CEO of Greater Manhattan Community Foundation,Vern Henricks and founder and author of Master Teacher Publication, Bob DeBruyn. She also spoke with Pottawatomie County 4-H Extension FACS agent Erin Tynon, 4-h ambassadors- Morgan Manuel, Wyatt Minihan, Cassandra Ebert, and Isaac Brunkow about the upcoming fair.
On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Riley County Extension Agent, Jennifer Wilson and 4-H royalty. During the second segment, she was joined by Riley County Senior Service Center Director, Jami Ramsey. Lastly, Cathy spoke with Steve Frazier with the Kaw Valley Rodeo.
A Manhattan man accused of several major crimes, including kidnapping, appeared in Riley County District Court Monday afternoon, and attempted to fire his attorney. Jerred Snyder (30) appeared in court alongside his attorney, Larry McRell for a motion’s hearing. McRell stated he had a motion to withdraw as the court appointed attorney for Snyder in the two cases he faces. Snyder faces kidnapping, aggravated robbery, and possession of stolen property from an incident that occurred in April, when he threatened a man at gunpoint, and eventually fled with the man’s vehicle. Judge John Bosch proceeded to ask Snyder if he wanted McRell…
Wamego Police are investigating the theft of copper electric wire from light poles at the tennis courts, located at highway 24 and Balderson Boulevard. Assistant Police chief Paul Schliffke tells KMAN the theft and criminal damage to property was discovered by city crews shortly after 8 a.m. Monday, and it involved stripping the wires at six to eight light poles. Schliffke adds there was also damage reported to a power junction center that ran the system in the area. The Pottawatomie County sheriff’s department is assisting in the investigation. An exact loss amount has not yet been determined,…
Update at 3:00 p.m.: A press release was issued regarding the structure fire here in Manhattan Monday afternoon. Around 12:15 p.m., the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 2400 Buttonwood Drive for a report of a structure fire. Crews found a single story residential structure with heavy smoke and fire showing from the rear area of the structure. Six fire apparatus and seventeen firefighters initially responded to the fire. Due to the high temperatures, additional crews were called as well. The occupants of the house were not home at the time of the fire, and the owner is listed as…
Updated 11:10 a.m. Monday: The Riley County Police Department on July 20, 2014 at approximately 6:20 PM responded to an emergency call in the 100 block of 10th Street in Ogden. Upon arrival police were made aware of an incident that involved two men entering an apartment and injuring a victim during an apparent aggravated robbery and burglary. The suspect and victims were known to each other. At approximately 6:00 PM Johnny Cossey, 38, and Timothy Holmes, 43, entered the residence of Vincent Taylor, 22, all subjects are of Ogden, Kansas. Immediately upon the two men making entry, Taylor was…
BOSTON — Jon Lester just wants to put up impressive numbers on the mound. He will worry about the figures on his next contract later. Red Sox fans showed appreciation for his latest brilliant outing with loud applause as he walked to the dugout after his eighth and final inning Sunday. Lester, who can become a free agent after the season, allowed no earned runs for the third time in four starts. He struck out eight and gave up two walks and four hits. Only one Royals player reached third base. Lester (10-7) is 4-0 with a 0.85 ERA over…
Phone conversations intercepted by Ukrainian Security Forces allegedly show pro-Russian militants attempts to conceal evidence related to the crash of Malaysian Airlines flight 17.
The deadliest day yet in the current fighting is being reported in Gaza. Palestinian health officials say dozens of Palestinians have been killed. Israel says at least 13 of its soldiers have been killed.