TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A man whose first conviction in a 1999 death in Topeka was overturned pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter. Russell Lee Shumway was scheduled for a March trial for second-degree murder in the death of Mitchell Davis (28) at his Topeka home in October 1999. Prosecutors say Davis was beaten with a 2-by-4 after he woke up while Shumway and another man trying to steal from him. Shumway’s first conviction in 2000 was overturned last year by the Kansas Court of Appeals, over questions about the credibility of prosecution witnesses, claims of ineffective counsel and because no…
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SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) Kansas Highway Patrol troopers are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a car as he tried to cross Interstate 435 in Shawnee. The patrol says Shaun P. Robinson (26), of Kansas City, Kan., was walking west trying to cross the highway when he was hit Thursday night. The driver stopped after the collision. The patrol is working to determine why Robinson was on the highway.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Lawton Nuss has created an advisory council of chief judges of the state’s district courts to provide their insights into matters facing the court system. Nuss announced Friday that he had signed an order earlier in January to create the seven-member council. The intent is to get feedback from the 31 district courts in Kansas on matters relating to court procedures and administration, including funding. The council selected David Ricke, chief judge of the 13th Judicial District of Butler, Elk and Greenwood counties, to serve as chairman. Two of the members, including…
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with State Representative Tom Phillips of Manhattan, followed by Dr.Briana Nelson Goff with School of Family Studies and Human Services; also Director of Institute for the Health and Security of Military families.
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with Danielle Schapaugh, Public Relations Coordinator at Manhattan Public Library, followed by Trent Armbrust with Economic Development at Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce.
Manhattan High boys basketball head coach Tim Brooks won’t be on the bench for the Indians’ game tomorrow night at Emporia, according to MHS administrators. “At this time, the team is under the direction of Shane Sieben and Benji George while administration deals with a personnel issue,” Manhattan High athletic director Mike Marsh said. “I have total confidence in their abilities.” MHS officials gave no details about what will happen beyond the game tomorrow against the Spartans. Brooks confirmed to KMAN that he’s been suspended until at least Tuesday. Brooks, who is in his tenth season at MHS, has guided…
A Junction City man has been sentenced in connection with an animal cruelty case that received a lot of attention around Thanksgiving. William Lemieux was sentenced in Geary county district court to one year but granted probation for 12 months. Lemieux is also to pay costs, not to have contact with his girlfriend, is not allowed to have pets, and must obtain a domestic violence assessment and drug and alcohol evaluation and to follow all recommendations. Lemieux was arrested in mid-November after his girlfriend found her cat dead in a bag placed in a trash bin near their home. Assistant…
A Clyde resident says he plans to run as a Republican against incumbent Congressman Tim Huelskamp. The Salina Journal reports that Alan LaPolice, who grew up on a dairy farm in north-central Kansas, plans to kick off his campaign for the 1st Congressional District on Feb. 22 in Concordia. Huelskamp, also a Republican, won the seat in the strongly GOP U.S. House district in 2010 and faced no opposition in seeking re-election in 2012. Other potential candidates include Republican Kent Roth, an attorney in Ellinwood; independent David Joyce, an Abilene truck driver; and Democrats Jim Sherow, a history professor at…
A teleconference on Friday was able to provide a few answers as the legislative session is in full swing. Governor Sam Brownback took the lead and talked about some of the issues he has been working on including meetings with the Kansas Water Authority and taking the lesser prairie chicken off of the threatened list. Questions from those in attendance were directed to the Governor and one by KMAN’s Cathy Dawes concerned the Supreme Court ruling on the school finance issue. At this point, still no decision has been reached. Brownback, however, did talk about all-day kindergarten and how he…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Royals agreed to terms with left-hander Bruce Chen on one-year deal Thursday, giving them a veteran pitcher comfortable as a long reliever or in the starting rotation. Kansas City had yet to announce the contract, which includes a mutual option for 2015. The 36-year-old, one of the most popular players in the clubhouse, has spent the past five seasons in Kansas City. He’s coming off perhaps the finest year of his 15′-year career, going 9-4 with a 3.27 ERA while making 15 starts and 19 appearances out of the bullpen. Chen will likely assume a…