Author: KMAN Staff

Two arrests have been made and more than $6,600 worth of methamphetamine seized according to Riley County police Wednesday  morning. David Gibson (31) of Topeka and Kimberly Kilgore (25) were taken into custody on seven counts each, including possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and conspiracy to distribute meth. Gibson was arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, felon in possession of a firearm, misdemeanor and felony possession of drug paraphernalia, no Kansas Drug Tax Stamp, and unlawful acquisition of drug proceeds.  His bond is set at $25,500. Kilgore…

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A Budget Amendment Hearing opened Wamego’s City Commission meeting. On Tuesday, City Manager Merl Page called for the hearing due to the City exercising its option by calling the Public Building Commission bonds used finance Wamego City Hospital’s remodeling project. Page said calling the bonds will save under $300,000  in interest. The hearing was necessary to stay in budget compliance, and by approving the budget amendment, the Commissioner’s authorized City staff to make the necessary budget changes to make the $1.36 million dollar payment. The certified amended budget will be forwarded to the State. In other business, an ordinance was…

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Incumbents serving with two local governmental groups say they will not seek re-election. Manhattan City Commissioner Jim Sherow made that announcement during Tuesday’s night’s Manhattan City Commission meeting. Sherow said he has worked diligently over the last six years to serve the city as a commissioner and mayor. Sherow said it was time for him to step aside, and let others take on the mantle of service. USD 383 School Board member Pete Paukstelis broke the news on KMAN”s “In Focus”  Wednesday morning saying it had been an honor to serve on the…

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The Associated Press named K-State quarterback Collin Klein its Big 12 offensive player of the year.  He received 14 of 18 votes from media who regularly cover the league.  West Virginia’s Tavon Austin got three votes, and Baylor’s Terrence Williams the other. TCU freshman defensive end Devonte Fields won the Big 12 defensive player of the year from the AP.  He received seven votes, while K-State linebacker Arthur Brown received four. The Big 12 conference postseason football awards were handed out on Wednesday morning, as voted on by the league’s coaches, who cannot vote for their own players. Klein was…

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The Big 12 conference announced on Wednesday morning that K-State head coach Bill Snyder was named the Chuck Neinas Coach of the Year.  The award is voted on by Snyder’s peers, and he received the honor for the second consecutive year and fourth overall. Snyder was also named the Associated Press Big 12 coach of the year on Tuesday. Snyder is 170-84-1 in 21 seasons as head coach at K-State, and won his second Big 12 Championship this season.  He will lead #5 K-State into their their second BCS bowl and third Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on Thursday, January 3rd against…

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To clear out space for the new West Stadium Center, the Dev Nelson Press Box at Bill Snyder Family Stadium will be demolished on December 15th at 9:00 am.  The public can view the process from the perimeter sidewalks along College and Kimball Avenues, as well as public access areas to the north and west of Kimball and College. Parking for public viewing will be available in the grassy lot east of the stadium by the Recreation Complex from 6 a.m. until 8:50 a.m. The perimeter of Bill Snyder Family Stadium, which includes the west and east parking lots, the Vanier Complex…

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Riley County Police Detectives and officers have arrested two individuals allegedly involved in the distribution of methamphetamine.  A news release early Wednesday morning indicates more than 66 grams of methamphetamine  with an approximate street value of $6,600, as well as marijuana, paraphernalia, a handgun, and a vehicle were seized. Taken into custody were  David Gibson, 31,  of  Topeka on several charges including  possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Gibson’s bond was set at $25,500. Kimberly Kilgore, 25, was arrested on similar charges  and her bond has been set at $22,500.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)   Police say Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher spent some of his final hours sleeping in his car outside the home of another woman whom he described as his “girlfriend.” Police spokesman Darin Snapp said Tuesday that the woman’s apartment complex was about 10 miles from the home where Belcher shot and killed the mother of his 3-month-old daughter, 22-year-old Kasandra Perkins. Belcher then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and killed himself in front of team officials. Snapp says the officers who found Belcher sleeping in his car around 2:50 a.m. Saturday determined that he didn’t…

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