Jimmie Dodson, 22, of Topeka was arrested on July 25, 2023, around 1:15 p.m. on two Riley County District Court warrants for probation violation. These warrants stem from original charges of possession of meth, possession of THC, burglary of a motor vehicle, theft, attempted burglary of a motor vehicle, attempted theft, and two counts of criminal damage to property. Dodson remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $30,000.
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A Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday on several charges of child sex crimes. According to the Riley County Police Department, the charges against 18-year-old Darryl Klemick are in connection to multiple incidents involving a now 16-year-old female, known to Klemick. The alleged incidents occurred between November 2022 and May 2023. Klemick was already confined on previous charges when RCPD arrested him Tuesday on three counts of electronic solicitation, four counts each of sexual exploitation of a child and unlawful sexual relations, as well as five counts of unlawful voluntary sexual relations. Klemick was issued a $150,000 bond on these charges…
Manhattan City Hall is closed today, due to the air conditioning system being out of service. Repairs are ongoing but city staff are currently working remotely. Other facilities are not affected and remain open with normal hours. The City will be open for business by phone only today. The customer service line is 785-587-2480. Residents can also pay their bills online at cityofmhk.com.
One person was injured Tuesday in a crash in Wamego. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a Nissan Rogue failed to yield at the intersection of Hwy 24 and K-99, shortly after 5 p.m. colliding with a southbound Ford Fiesta. The driver of the Ford, 18-year-old Elijah Bergmeier, of Wamego was transported to Wamego Health Center for a suspected minor injury. The 15-year-old driver of the other car and a 41-year-old passenger were not injured.
Manhattan City Commissioners heard updates Tuesday from the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce on economic development throughout the community. Chamber Director of Economic Development Daryn Soldan said 2023 has been a successful year with multiple projects on the horizon, recent business attraction and significantly improved labor statistics. Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills Founder Sheila Ellis-Glasper also updated the board on organization activity throughout 2023 and said one notable change this year is a collaboration with Hy-Vee. Ellis-Glasper said it isn’t just specific programs within the organization that are receiving interest and recognition. The board also heard from the Manhattan…
A Topeka man was in Riley County District Court Monday for sentencing after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges. 22-year-old Ronald Saunders received probation from Judge Kendra Lewison after entering a plea agreement and subsequently being found guilty in June on six counts of domestic violence and interference with law enforcement charges. The charges stem from a September 2022 incident against an 18 year old victim. Saunders was required to enroll in the Domestic Batterer’s program and will be able to have his fines waived by the court if he successfully completes the course. On Monday, Saunders thanked Judge Lewison…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at Southern California on Monday, a family spokesman said Tuesday. The spokesman said medical staff treated the 18-year-old James on site and he was transported to a hospital, where he was in stable condition after leaving the intensive care unit. “We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information,” the spokesman said. “LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation to…
Brandon sits down with Pottawatomie County Administrator Chad Kinsley and Commissioner Greg Riat, as well as UFM Community Learning Center Executive Director Aliah Mestrovich Seay to discuss local and county business.
Arthur Mickey, 34, of Manhattan was arrested July 24, 2023, around 12:00 p.m. on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This warrant stems from an original charge of criminal damage to property. Mickey was also arrested on a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. This warrant stems from an original charge of theft. Mickey remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $7,000. Officers filed a report for theft and criminal use of a financial card in the 8200 block of South Port Dr. in Manhattan on July 24, 2023,…
Kansas State University has announced that the open house for the Tracz Family Band Hall has been rescheduled for this Saturday. The come-and-go event will take place from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The space is the new home for the Pride of Wildcat Land and Classy Cats, located in the northwest corner of the World War I Memorial Stadium.