City and County Commissioners spent their joint meeting, Thursday afternoon, discussing various projects within their areas. Various individuals provided information on current, and future, projects. “Growth” seems to be the theme in Riley and Pottawatomie Counties, as well as the city of Manhattan. Pottawatomie County Commissioner, Gary Yenzer mentioned USD 383 is currently looking to purchase land to build a new grade school, as over 160 students from Pottawatomie County are expected to attend the current school. Yenzer said that is around three classrooms worth of students, and the facility does not have room for that many kids. City of…
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On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with Governor’s Military Council Ex. Director John Armbrust. [mp3-jplayer]
A day after the Federal Reserve said it could step back from its aggressive economic stimulus program, the Dow Jones industrial average plunged 353 points.
New amendment to immigration bill focuses on border security with 20,000 new agents and 700 more miles of fencing, along with high-tech devices to monitor the U.S. Border with Mexico.
Ross Kivett on “The Game” [mp3-jplayer] The Big 12 Player of the Year will be back to defend his title. Junior second baseman Ross Kivett announced today that he will return to K-State for his senior season. Kivett was drafted in the 10th round (291 overall) by his hometown Cleveland Indians and would have been looking at a signing bonus of around $100,000. He announced his decision on his twitter account. I have decided after long deliberation, outside advice, prayer and speaking with my family that it would be best if I RETURN to Kansas State for my senior year!…
Riley County EMS responded to an emergent call concerning an accident on Thursday. EMS responded to the incident at the 2300 block of Bellerive Drive a little after 10 a.m. An individual’s arm was caught in an industrial drum which caused an injury to the wrist. EMS took the individual to Mercy Regional. KMAN will keep you updated on this story.
A Manhattan woman struck a semi-trailer at around 08:30 on Thursday morning on US 24 near mile marker 340. According to Kansas Highway patrol reports 19-year-old Kurylynn Comer was driving her car eastbound on highway 24 when she for some reason crossed the center line and struck the tractor trailer. Comer was taken to Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center for her injuries, and police say she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.
Donations are still being accepted online for the Pottawatomie and Riley County Relay for Life events. As of this report Riley County raised around $38,000, and Pottawatomie County raised around $32,500. Relay for Life events benefit cancer patients and their families, and cover everything from fuel costs to research. To donate you can visit www.relayforlife.org.
Subway reported a theft to the Riley County Police Department on Wednesday. Managers allege an internal theft from the 12th through the 16th of April resulted in$1,227 loss. A suspect has been named, but no arrests have been made due to the police department’s inability to locate the individual at this time. A contentious failed child exchange led to the arrest of a Manhattan man on Wednesday evening. Police say a 29-year-old female says 32-year-old Isidro Martinez-Bannelas drove off-road to ram her vehicle near the El Tapatio Restaraunt on Stagg Hill Road. According to Riley County Police reports the…
A substantial bond has been given to two Geary county men after they were charged with several different counts of sex related crimes Geary county law enforcement officials took Jordan Young into custody and charged him with five counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, criminal sodomy, and solicitation of sexual exploitation of a child. Young, appeared with his council in a Geary county courtroom Tuesday and expressed his desire to waive his preliminary hearing, and a July 31st date was set for his next appearance. During which, he will make his plea. Bond was set at more than $1 million. Young has…