Author: KMAN Staff
Congressman Jake LaTurner stopped by the KMAN studios Friday to discuss the issues at the southern border and raised security concerns surrounding a China-based manufacturer planning to locate in Johnson County. News Radio KMAN · Congressman Jake LaTurner on KMAN 01-26-24
Manhattan city officials say upgrades to CiCo Park have hit a snag due to financial issues. City staff met with the Manhattan City Commission Friday at the Sunset Zoo Nature and Exploration Center to present goals and an outlook at the year ahead. Included in that were deep dives into the city’s strategic plan and a look back at where the city is at in terms of its parks master plan. Concepts and renovations for CiCo Park were approved by voters in 2017, however since then there has been a 50-80% increase in inflation which has caused the park’s projected…
Brandon sits down with representatives of the Sunset Zoo, State Sen. Usha Reddi, and members of Fort Riley to discuss local business and legislative information.
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash at the intersection of Wreath Ave. and Anderson Ave.. in Manhattan on January 25, 2024, around 5:07 PM. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2001 Chevy Tahoe driven by Megan Corral, 36, of Riley was involved in a crash with a 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage driven by Argelia Adame, 59, of Manhattan. Adame was transported to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries. Corral was issued a warning for following too closely. Officers filed a report for rape in Ogden on January 25, 2024, around 6:53 PM. A 19-year-old-female was…
The Riley County Police Department is looking at new technology within local communities in an effort to reduce crime. Director Brian Peete shared information on KMAN’s In Focus this week. Since becoming director last year, Peete says the violent crime has been on a decline of just over 11% from the five year average. Captain Erin Friedline says adding cameras could potentially help lower that number even further. These cameras would not have a live feed, according to RCPD, but would have license plate reading capabilities and would be placed around the community, including in particular the Aggieville area as…
Brandon sits down with representatives of RCPD and Pawnee Mental Health to discuss local business and programs.
A Manhattan man was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant on Tuesday for interference with law enforcement and domestic battery. Arturo Ramirez, 41 of Manhattan is charged with two counts of interference with law enforcement, two counts of domestic battery and then single counts that include criminal deprivation of property, intimidation of a witness and criminal damage to property less than $1,000. The warrant stems from incidents alleged from October and November. Ramirez remains jailed in the Riley County Jail on a $15,000 bond.
Brandon sits down with representatives of USD 475, Manhattan Fire, and Kansas Highway Patrol for updates on local business.
Arturo Ramirez, 41, of Manhattan was arrested while in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road in Manhattan on January 23, 2024 at approximately 4:53 PM. Ramirez was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for interference with LEO, criminal deprivation of property, domestic battery, intimidation of a witness, and criminal damage to property. Ramirez was issued a total bond of $15,000 and was confined at the time of this report. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.