Commissioner Robert Boyd and Commissioner Ron Wells were officially sworn in and took their seats for their first Riley County Commission meeting. After being sworn in, the next item of business was to reorganize the board of county commissioners. During this time, Commissioner Dave Lewis became the new chairman. Bids were opened for a new high lift rubber tire wheel loader for Public Works. Eight bids were submitted from five different locations: G.W. Van Keppel Company of Topeka-$141,996 Murphy Tractor of Miltonvale-$135,000 First bid from Victor Phillips of Topeka-$143,159 Second bid from Victor Phillips-$119,245 First bid from Foley Equipment of Manhattan-$132,955…
Author: KMAN Staff
It was a day of reorganization–not only for county commissions in the area, but for the Riley County Law Board, as well. Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo swore in the newest law board members, County Commissioners Robert Boyd and Ron Wells. And shortly after the two took their seats, a new Chair and Vice-Chair were elected, with John Matta unanimously elected as Chair. Secretary Barry Wilkerson called for the vote. And the vice-chair vote also went quickly, with Law Board member Rich Jankovich making the nomination. Wilkerson was re-elected as Secretary. It was also a day of good-byes for two others.…
The Rock Creek, Riley County, and Wamego wrestling teams all competed over the weekend at the St. Marys tournament. The Mustangs took 7th in the team standings, while the Falcons were 11th, followed by the Red Raiders in 12th place. Holton won the meet going away, Jeff West came in second, and Rawlins County was third. Rock Creek 220-pounder Jesse Correll was second, and 182 pound Justin Ward was third. Riley County 170-pounder Gavin Grater was a runner-up. The only local champion at St. Marys was Wamego 132 pound Kyle Wilson, who’s ranked #1 in 4A.
A residential burglary leads to a significant loss. Riley county police told reporters on Monday that a report was filed with them on Sunday of a burglary at a local home. The victim, Ashley Samsel (26) told police that on January 10th between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., a person unknown to her entered her home on the 700th block of Allen Road and removed a firearm, ammunition, and jewelery . Estimated loss is $3,300 and police are investigating. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ A K-State student reports that she was the victim of an aggravated burglary. Riley County Police told reporters on Monday that on Saturday…
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) Colt Ryan had 24 points and eight assists and Evansville made seven free throws over the final last 1:25 to hold off No. 23 Wichita State for a 71-67 victory Sunday. The Aces (11-6, 4-1 Missouri Valley Conference) took advantage of a season-high 22 turnovers by Wichita State (15-2, 4-1) to win their fourth straight conference game. There were 16 lead changes and 13 ties in the game. The Shockers’ biggest lead was five points, while the Aces’ was six points. Evansville had a 27-9 advantage in points off turnovers. Malcolm Armstead had a career-high 21…
‘Argo’ and ‘Les Miserables’ win best picture at the Golden Globe Awards, while Daniel Day-Lewis and Jessica Chastain nab top film drama acting honors. ‘Homeland’ and ‘Girls’ take home top TV awards.
Inauguration organizers held a practice parade in Washington to prepare for next week’s swearing-in of President Barack Obama.
K-State defensive ends coach Joe Bob Clements has left his alma mater to become defensive line coach at Oklahoma State. Cowboys coach Mike Gundy released the news on his Twitter account on Sunday morning, tweeting at 9:25 am, “Excited to announce Joe Bob Clements as the new defensive line coach at Oklahoma State. Great addition to our staff. #GoPokes” Clements spent 11 seasons as an assistant at K-State including the last four when Coach Bill Snyder returned to the sidelines. He began his coaching career at K-State as a student assistant in 1999 and 2000, followed by two years as a grad…
Update Monday morning at 8 a.m.: Fire destroyed a home on McDowell Creek Road Sunday afternoon, with 47 firefighters from Riley and Geary Counties responding. Riley County Fire Chief Pat Collins indicates the call came in at 3:15 Sunday afternoon at 5650 McDowell Creek Road, which is an 1890 stone house with two additions. Mutual aid was called in with Geary County and Fort Riley assisting in hauling water. The occupants of the home are identified as Tracy Sohnrey, his wife, and four children. They were not injured. The owner of the home was reportedly Sohnrey’s father-in-lawWayne Erickson. Damage is…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Lottery officials say someone in northeast Kansas has hit the Hot Lotto jackpot, worth more than $9 million. The Kansas Lottery says the winner of Saturday’s multi-state drawing can choose to take $9.43 million prize in 25 installments or take the cash option of $7.15 million before taxes. Lottery officials urge the holder of the winning ticket to sign the back of it immediately and put it in a safe place until claiming the jackpot. The Lottery says the state’s northeast region includes 21 counties. It’s the fifth time a Hot Lotto jackpot has been hit in…