Riley County District Court has denied a termination appeal from former RCPD officer, Ernest Hamilton. Hamilton was terminated for cause in October of 2010, and appealed his termination to the Riley County Law Enforcement Agency’s Law Board. The Board found that the termination was based upon substantial evidence and denied Hamilton’s appeal. Hamilton then appealed the decision to the District Court of Riley County, and the Court’s decision was entered on September 13, 2013. The court agreed with the Law Board’s findings, noting that RCPD Director Brad Schoen “had legal cause to dismiss Hamilton,” and “that legal cause, as identified in…
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Judges from the Kansas Court of Appeals took the stage at Kansas State University’s Forum Hall Tuesday, in order to hear four cases. The three judge panel consisted of Judges Patrick D. McAnary of Overland Park, Anthony J. Powell of Wichita and Steve Leben of Fairway. Riley County District Court, Judge David L. Stutzman replaced Leben on the last case, as it involved The University of Kansas, and Leben teaches there part time. The first case came out of Finney County and involved a person’s driver’s being suspended following a DUI. After the incident, the man stopped for DUI requested…
The American flags surrounding the Washington Monument fly at half-staff as ordered by President Barack Obama following the deadly shooting Monday at the Washington Navy Yard, Tuesday morning, Sept. 17, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
A scheduling order has been announced in the Michael Schuster case, involving a Manhattan Doctor accused of having unlicensed employees write hundreds of prescriptions for painkillers. According to James Cross with U-S Attorney Barry Grissom’s office, a trial is set for May 19th, with a hearing on motions for November fourth. there’s also a hearing January 28th on the admissibility of expert evidence and testimony. Cross indicates there’s still an outstanding motion by Schuster for the judge to reconsider Schuster’s detention. The government is opposing the motion. Prosecutors allege that from April of 2007 until August 2012 Schuster had staff members write prescriptions…
When Lori Bishop of the RSVP of the Flint Hills travelled to Washington D.C. for a national board meeting of the group she didn’t have any idea she would end up close to a mass shooting. But that’s what happened Monday with the Washington Navy Yard tragedy , very close to Bishop’s hotel. Bishop adds security is evident in the area. And she says one can walk by any restaurant or business, with people congregated around TV”s. Bishop indicates conflicting reports were coming out immediately after the shooting, which made it confusing. The Manhattan resident says the shooter was apparently staying…
A Manhattan man charged with first degree murder, four counts of attempted murder, and aggravated burglary, appeared in Riley County District Court Tuesday morning for a pre-trial. Mathew Wilson (34) is charged with the 1st degree premeditated murder of , Michael Lowery (22) in the early morning hours of April 7th of this year. Wilson also faces four 1st degree attempted murder charges. Prosecuting State Attorney, Barry Wilkerson filed a motion involving gruesome photographs. He stated the deadline to get the photos to the defendant’s attorney, Larry McRell is November 13th and said he intends to comply. Judge John Bosch…
A man convicted of rape in Geary County more than 30 years ago has been released by the Kansas Department of Corrections. Ricky Perkins, 57, was sentenced in March of 1980 in connection with an August 1979 rape in Geary county. Perkins was paroled in June of 1992, but then was involved in a 1993 burglary in Harvey County and had been serving time on that since early 1994. Perkins was released last Thursday and is currently located in Sedgwick County, with his supervision level listed as high.
A fire KMAN previously reported on, has been ruled as an incendiary fire by investigators. The fire occurred early on the morning of August 22nd on the 700 block of Osage Street here in Manhattan. The result of the scene examination concluded that the fire originated on the front porch of the residence. After sufficient evidence was recovered from the fire, the investigation proved the fire was intentionally set. Fire investigators from Manhattan Fire Department are still working with the Riley County Police Department on this investigation. The two departments request anyone with information about this fire to call 785-537-2112…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) James Shields kept the Indians off balance for six innings, Salvador Perez led a scrappy Kansas City offense and the Royals pounded Cleveland 7-1 on Monday night to open a three-game set with significant playoff implications. Shields struck out a season-high 10 for the Royals (79-71), who moved within 2.5 games of the AL’s second wild-card berth. The Indians (81-69) remained a half-game back of Texas, which lost to Tampa Bay earlier in the night in a matchup of teams leading the wild-card race. Shields (12-9) allowed only Lonnie Chisenhall’s solo homer before turning the…
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