A number of 4th of July events will be going across the region over the next few days. In Wamego, the famous Boomtown show will be taking place on Jul. 4 with fireworks beginning at 10 pm. Prior to the show on Thursday, the city carnival and dunk tank will be open from Friday until next Thursday from 6 to 10 pm every evening. The Boomtown Pyrotechnic team will join KMAN’s AJ Shaw on KMAN’s In Focus on Friday morning for the full hour beginning at 9:06. Manhattan will have its Star Spangled Spectacular celebration on Thursday at City Park…
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Officers filed a report of motor vehicle theft in the 2300 block of Stagg Hill Road on June 26, 2024 at approximately 9:24 AM. Officers listed Enterprise Rent a Car as the victim when it was reported a known renter failed to return a 2023 Jeep Cherokee per the rental agreement which expired on May 28, 2024. Total estimated loss associated with this report is $39,290. Officers filed a report of aggravated assault in the 1000 block of Pottawatomie Court on June 26, 2024, at approximately 7:19 PM. Officers listed an 18-year-old female as the victim when it was reported…
Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall and Colorado’s Michael Bennet hosted a field hearing yesterday, highlighting drought concerns in the High Plains. Marshall spoke with Bret Baier of Fox News following the hearing to discuss water conservation. “What we’re trying to figure out is how we can conserve water,” he said. “Because of the drought, we’re using water faster than we can replenish it. We use this water to replenish our crops and nourish our animals.” “As we put the final touches on this Farm Bill, we need to make sure we’re spending that money wisely,” he added. In Burlington, Colorado,…
Updated 7/3/24: 1st Infantry Division Sergeant Elias Geary was selected as the Non-Commissioned Officer of the year for the 3rd Armored Corps. He had the highest individual point score of all participating soldiers. He also received the “Top Shot” award for his excellent marksmanship. The 1st Infantry Division team placed 4th out of 10. The Third Armored Corps squad out of Fort Carson Colorado won the competition and will compete in the FORSCOM National Best Squad Competition later this year Original Story: Fort Riley hosted the 3rd Armored Corps Best Squad Competition this week, with final challenges wrapping up…
A male subject was airlifted to a Wichita Hospital on Wednesday afternoon after he was struck by a boat prop in the water. Geary County Emergency Management reported on Facebook that emergency vehicles responded to East Rolling Hills at Milford Lake at around noon today to find a male injured in the water. Bystanders on scene treated the subject until emergency personnel arrived. The subject was then flown to a Wichita Hospital by a Lifestar Air Ambulance for further treatment. Junction City Fire/EMS, Geary County Sheriff, the Geary County Emergency Management, Kansas Wildlife and Parks, Corp of Engineers and Lifestar…
Geary County USD 475 Board of Education recently approved the hiring of Bryan Scruggs, Marlies Gipson and Kenny Upham to principal positions within the district on Tuesday morning. Scruggs will take over as principal at the Early Childhood Center during the 2024-25 school year. He brings a wealth experience to his new role as he is currently an instructional coach and academic specialist at Seitz Elementary. He also taught kindergarten at Ware Elementary from 2005 through 2021. Gipson will replace Junction City Middle School principal Heather Oentrich, who was recently named Executive Director of Student Support Services for USD 475.…
The Manhattan City Commission on Tuesday heard budget requests from outside agencies after changing their work session into a special meeting. RCPD Director Brian Peete updated the commission on the City’s financial burden for 2025. The police board oversees the Riley County Police Department, which is jointly run by the city and county governments. The budget was set on June 17th by the board, the city and county governments are required to fund it. The city pays 80% of the budget and the county pays 20%. Director Peete spoke about the budget increase, saying ” the approval of the budget…
News Radio’s AJ Shaw sits down with officials from Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 Executive Director of teaching and learning Andrea Tiede and school board member Curt Herrman, Riley County USD 378 Superintendent Erin Oliver, and Manhattan Fire Department Fire Marshal Jake Powell. Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 08:36 Segment 3 – 16:03 Segment 4 – 24:48
Jeffrey Tinnean, 59, of Manhattan, was arrested on June 25, 2024, at approximately 9:20 AM on the probable cause offenses of aggravated batter, domestic batter, and stalking. Total bond was set at $10,000. Tinnean was confined at the time of this report. 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.
Pawnee Mental Health announced yesterday that they received a $20,000 grant from the Daniel Keating Foundation (D.K.F.). This grant will enhance and the S.T.A.R.S. Camp experience for young individuals in Manhattan, making it accessible to all regardless of financial circumstances. S.T.A.R.S. (Strength, Teamwork, Attitude, Relationships, Self-Esteem) Camp, run by Pawnee Mental Health is for children aged 5-17 who have severe emotional disturbances (S.E.D.) in our Youth Community Services programming. S.T.A.R.S. Camp is a summer camp with archery, swimming, canoeing, bike riding, arts and crafts, horseback riding, climbing wall, and outdoor exploration.