Oscar Pistorius cries as he prays with his sister Aimee and brother Carl in the magistrates court in Pretoria, South Africa, Monday, Aug. 19, 2013. Pistorius was indicted Monday on charges of murder and illegal possession of ammunition for the shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. (AP Photo)
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Update Tuesday: KMAN news has confirmed an individual wanted in connection with a rape two weekends ago in Manhattan died in Wamego of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. While Wamego Police Chief Mike Baker would not connect the two cases, he confirmed Tuesday morning Alexander Shelton, 26, was found dead at a Wamego residence this past weekend of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Riley County Police announced Monday afternoon Shelton was a subject wanted in connection with the rape reported near the campus of Kansas State University early on the morning of August 11th. #### The Riley County Police Department…
In the early morning hours of August 18, 2013, the Riley County Police Department responded to a battery in the South Central portion of Manhattan, Kansas. A female victim jogging alone was stopped by an unknown male subject. This male, with unknown intentions, battered the victim who was ultimately able to escape with minor injury. RCPD is confident that this incident is not related to the sexual assault that was reported to have happened last week in Manhattan, but urges members of the community to continue to take steps that will help protect themselves from becoming a victim. If you…
Nearly a dozen Riley County police officers were recognized at Monday’s law board meeting, in connection with response to a fatal shooting incident at 900 Gardenway April seventh. Meritorious service, commendation, and distinguished service awards were presented, with RCPD Director Brad Schoen praising those recognized. Schoen added this is what the officers are trained to do. The group received a standing ovation from the audience at the law board meeting. Electronic enforcement will no longer be considered as one of the objectives for the coming year for the Riley County Police department, following discussion at Monday’s Riley County Law Board…
Courthouse Plaza East, in downtown Manhattan, is where the Riley County Commission meets every Monday and Thursday. The building is also utilized by various departments, but the third floor currently has vacant space. This was a topic of discussion during Monday’s meeting, as Public Works Director, Leon Hobson led the discussion. A possibility for at least a portion of the space would be a break room. A small crowd of county employees were present at the meeting to show their support for this idea. The commission came to a consensus to move forward with this. —————– Three bids were submitted…
The unemployment rate in the Manhattan metro area went up a little bit. The July numbers for the metro area, which includes Riley, Pottawatomie, and Geary counties shows a six percent rate, compared to 5.7 the month before and 5.9 last year at the same time. The city of Manhattan by itself is 5.1 percent, up from June’s 4.9 percent and last year’s five percent. Other area county rates include Riley at 5.2, Pottawatomie at 5.8, Clay at 5.3, and Geary, which always tends to be a bit higher was 7.8 percent. The Manhattan metro area’s six percent is still…
Dozens of motorcycles were on area roads this past weekend, with the Junction City Harley Owner’s Group holding its annual poker run and scavenger hunt, with proceeds going to the Muscular Dystrophy association. $2,800 was raised. Debbie Auld serves as the group’s assistant director and says the Junction City group has members from throughout Kansas, including Wichita, Salina, Manhattan, Wamego, Marysville, Manhattan, and Riley. The motorcycles began their Sunday route in Junction City, travelling through Riley and Pottawatomie Counties before ending up back in Grandview Plaza.
The longest tenured men’s golf coach in the Big 12 conference, K-State’s Tim Norris announced his retirement at the end of the 2013-14 season during Sunday night’s Colbert-Fogler benefit. Norris took over a Wildcat program in 1997 that hadn’t finished in the top half of its conference in 28 years, and led it to four NCAA regionals during his tenure. He oversaw the opening of Colbert Hills Golf Course, along with a new clubhouse and training facility. Norris coached Robert Streb and Aaron Watkins, who both earned their PGA Tour card for this season. K-State returns eight players, including four…
The National Science Foundation has named Kansas State University as its lead institution for the world’s first Industry/University Cooperative Research Center on wheat. The premier center, named the NSF I/UCRC Wheat Genetics Resource Center, is the first National Science Foundation-established research center for any crop plant. The center will focus on improving the food production and disease resistance of wheat and other crop plants, as well as serve as a training hub for graduate students and young researchers. Currently, there are 61 National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers, most of which are devoted to engineering and electronics. “We’re thrilled…
DETROIT (AP) Miguel Cabrera hit his 40th home run and had an RBI single to help Max Scherzer become baseball’s first 18-game winner this season as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 to win the five-game series. The reigning Triple Crown winner became the third player since 1921 to have at least 40 homers and 120 RBIs while batting .350 or better through 116 games. Scherzer (18-1) gave up two runs on five hits over eight innings. Scherzer and Roger Clemens are the pitchers since 1919 to have 18 wins in their first 19 decisions. Clemens did…