Over the past weekend, damage was done to the newly finished bridge located on Neuchatel Road, in rural Onaga. Sometime between December 22nd and December 27th, an unknown person or persons built fires on this bridge on two separate occasions. These fires have caused damage to the bridge that may range from $5,000 to $20,000. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office at 785-457-3353. A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.
Author: KMAN Staff
A Manhattan is behind bars after being arrested on two warrants . Riley County Police told reporters on Monday that just before 7:00 on Friday night, Michael Brooks (20) was taken into custody on two bench warrants that had been issued for prior offenses. The original charges were two counts of distribution of a controlled substance, and two counts of unlawful cultivation of drugs. Brooks is being held on a $5,000 bond. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Riley County police have received a report of forcible rape that took place over five years ago. Police told reporters on Monday that an 18 year old…
The Riley County Police Department’s current narrow banding radio system is becoming outdated. Although previous modifications were made to make the system last longer, it is believed that the system was installed in the 1980’s. Emergency Management Director, Pat Collins came before the county commission during their Monday meeting to discuss some of the problems with the system. Police Department Director, Brad Schoen also shared a few statements regarding the system. Both individuals stated that the recent amount of problems, and the fact there is adequate funds available to purchase a new system, there is no real reason this should…
Details have been released regarding an incident of shots being fired Sunday evening. Riley County Police told reporters on Monday that they received a report around 8:20 pm on Sunday of shots being fired at 1704 Fair Lane. Upon arrival, they made contact with Cody Turnbough (19), who told them that he had been in an altercation with an acquaintance , and he had been shot in one knee by this acquaintance . He was transported to Mercy Regional Health center, where he is receiving treatment for non life threatening injuries. Police are following all investigative leads, and state that…
K-State coach Bill Snyder is one of five finalists for the Bobby Bowden National Collegiate Coach of the Year Award. Voting by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association will start after the BCS title game on Monday night. Bowden will present the award to the winner on March 3rd in Birmingham, AL. A lifetime acheivement award will also be handed out. Snyder is joined as a finalist by Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly, Ohio State’s Urban Meyer, Alabama’s Nick Saban and Texas A&M’s Kevin Sumlin. The 73-year old Snyder previously won the Bobby Dodd National Coach of the Year award, which was announced…
For the third time already this season, K-State senior guard Rodney McGruder has been named the Big 12 player of the week. McGruder scored 26 of his 28 points in the second half of the Cats’ 73-67 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday. He hit five three pointers including two in a crucial 9-1 run during the final 2:15 of the game, and grabbed five rebounds. McGruder also had 15 points and nine rebounds in K-State 70-50 win over South Dakota on Monday. Oklahoma State freshman guard Marcus Smart scored 25 points against the Cats on Saturday, and was named…
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