An Eskridge man was arrested Friday in Manhattan for a number of counts that includes harassment via telephone and a criminal threat. Gregory Walker Garner, 28, was arrested at the 1000 block of Seth Child Road just before 4:00pm in Manhattan. Garner was arrested on two counts of making a criminal threat that caused terror and led to evacuation or disruption, two counts of harassment via a telecom device with a phone call with intent to abuse, threaten or harass and one count of violating his probation. Garner is currently confined in Riley County Jail on a $10,000 bond.
Author: KMAN Staff
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A tactic known as the “Kansas Two-Step” that’s been used by the state Highway Patrol for years to detain out-of-state motorists long enough to find a reason to search their vehicles for illegal drugs violates motorists’ constitutional right against unreasonable searches, a federal judge declared Friday. Senior U.S. District Judge Kathryn Vratil also notified the patrol that she is ready to impose changes in its policing practices and appoint a special master to audit its work for at least four years. The changes would include a requirement that troopers specifically inform motorists they stop that they…
The Riley County Health Department and Flint Hills Wellness Coalition launched a new pilot program today to assess housing quality in the Aggieville and City Park areas. Volunteers will be seen walking around these neighborhoods recording information on housing conditions such as visible roof damage, debris on properties, peeling paint and other issues that impact the livability of homes. Additional notes will be taken for neighborhood conditions like sidewalk damage, trees overhanging pathways and trash in public areas. Volunteers will be easily distinguishable by wearing shirts with the Health Department logo or distinctive FHWC buttons. They will remain on public…
Manhattan Parks and Recreation is now offering opportunities for community members to talk and have their voices heard. Parks and Recreation Director Aaron Stewart announced Thursday that he will offer multiple small group discussions this summer and fall called “Parks and Rec It”. These discussions will be held twice a month and will allow residents to meet with Stewart and discuss recreational programs, parks, facilities, or any other related topics of interest or concern. Stewart says “This will allow participants to voice their ideas and concerns, ask questions, all within a small group setting. I would encourage anyone to register,…
Brandon sits down with folks from Riley County Extension, Manhattan Senior Center, and Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Republican attorney general in Kansas is working to keep transgender people from intervening in his state-court lawsuit against changing the sex listings on their state driver’s licenses. His efforts already will block further changes until at least November. Attorney General Kris Kobach, his legal team and lawyers for the Kansas Department of Revenue were in court Thursday to set a schedule for the lawsuit. The department’s motor vehicles division issues driver’s licenses and has changed the sex listing for more than 900 people during the past four years. Kobach argues that changing driver’s licenses to…
MANHATTAN, Kansas (K-State Athletics) – The Big 12 announced the Conference scheduling matrix for the 2023-24 Women’s Basketball season, as K-State will face defending Big 12 co-regular season champions Oklahoma and Texas twice and defending Big 12 tournament champion Iowa State twice as part of its league slate. Teams will play five Big 12 opponents twice, then play the other eight conference opponents one time, for a total of 18 Conference games. Opponents were selected based on a combination of geography, historical results and a poll of the coaches to best balance the schedule in terms of travel and competitiveness. A…
Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Smith joins us for his monthly discussion on business news, as well as a new childcare accelerator grant for Manhattan and the upcoming Business Showcase on Aug. 9.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 900 block of Vattier St. in Manhattan on July 19, 2023, around 6:15 a.m. after a 29-year-old man reported his red 2005 Harley-Davidson XL883 motorcycle was stolen and soon after recovered in Junction City by Junction City Police. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,800. Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near mile marker 195 on Zeandale Rd. on July 19, 2023, around 12:15 p.m. The report taken by Kansas Highway Patrol can be found here. Brady Reed, 27, of Wamego was arrested on July 19,…