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.
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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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A U.S. Park Police helicopter removes a man in a basket from the Washington Navy Yard Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. As of late afternoon Monday 13 people were reported dead including the shooter identified as 34-year old Aaron Alexis, a former employee. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Kansas State University President Kirk Schulz is being honored with the prestigious Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the National Eagle Scout Association. The award recognizes individuals who, after receiving their Eagle Award at least 25 years ago, have distinguished themselves in their career and have shared their talents with their communities on a voluntary basis. Schulz will receive the honor at a noon luncheon Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Manhattan Country Club. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at http://www.coronadoscout.org or by calling the Council Service Center at 785-827-4461. Along with serving as university president, Schulz is president of…
As announced a few weeks ago, the Riley County Police department website has a brand new look–and Public Information Officer Mat Droge addressed Riley County Law Board members Monday regarding the new site. Law Board member Dave Lewis was the only one with a question, referring to no more weekday media briefings during most of the week. Droge responded there’s still accessibility, with the media able to contact him at any time. News releases are now posted on the website on a daily basis. Another feature of the new website is a way to check out crime in your own…
The K-State Police Department is investigating reports of an unknown male who had exposed himself to at least two individuals in the evening hours Sunday in the central area of campus. The subject was described as a white male 30-40 years of age 5’9-6’00 with a “husky build” wearing shorts and a t-shirt. The K-State community is reminded of the services such as the Wildcat Walk which is a free services to all at 785-395-SAFE. Anyone who has information about this case should contact the K-State Police Department 532-6412 or you may leave anonymous tips at ksu.edu/police/silent .
K-State cornerback Kip Daily is the Big 12 defensive player of the week after intercepting two UMASS passes on Saturday and taking one back 38 yards for a touchdown. The interceptions were the first two of Daily’s career, and this is his first Big 12 honor. Daily, a senior who has cracked the starting lineup, also had three tackles against the minutemen. He has the first multi-interception game for a Wildcat since Allen Chapman had three interceptions against Oklahoma State last season. K-State takes on Texas at 7:00 on Saturday in Austin for both teams Big 12 opener. Powercat Gameday…
“I will not support a public building commision without an advisory board”. This was a statement made by Commissioner, Robert Boyd during Monday’s Riley County Commission meeting. Commissioners discussed the possibility of implementing an advisory board, if a public building commisison was ever formed. All of the commissioners seemed to raise different points on the topic. Although Commission Chair, Dave Lewis stated it could be beneficial if it was done in the right way, he commented it would be difficult to find people to be on it. The public building commission, in itself, would be an “as needed” group, and…