Author: KMAN Staff

Officers filed a report of aggravated burglary and criminal damage to property at approximately 4:42 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2025 in the 1000 block of Poyntz Ave. A 59-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported a 29-year-old suspect, unknown to the victim, was in their residence. Anthony Ellis, 29, of Lansing, was arrested for aggravated burglary and criminal damage to property at approximately 5:41 p.m. near 12th Street and Poyntz Ave. Ellis was issued a total bond of $50,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Anyone with information about…

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On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll go over arguably the biggest get in the portal for K-State during the 2026 cycle and what other positions they may still be looking to fill, as well as a change to Kauffman Stadium and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/5lxr6WulvTM?si=sip8KB4amuyE2BfQ Hour 1 Segment 1 – K-State football gets its crown jewel out of the portal Segment 2 – Royals making home runs easier in Kauffman next season Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – What does K-State still need to address in the portal? Segment 2 – More on K-State’s…

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A Manhattan woman convicted of an array of drug charges in September was sentenced Monday in Riley County District Court. She will serve a sentence of more than 31 years in prison. Catrien Van-Petten, 36, was scheduled for a status hearing on Monday to get rulings for motions she made and to evaluate where the prosecution and defense were at with the case since Van-Petten was granted a new attorney to represent her in the remainder of the case. Before proceeding with sentencing, Judge John Bosch denied Van-Petten’s motions for a new trial and disqualification from Bosch presiding over her…

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Families can go “fore” the win at a new temporary exhibit in the Flint Hills Discovery Center. “Grassland Mini-Golf,” which opened over the weekend, invites guests to discover the rich ecology of the tallgrass prairie while playing nine holes of putt-putt golf. Each hole was designed by Discovery Center staff to introduce guests to a part of the endangered Flint Hills ecosystem and educate them about the importance of preserving the prairie. “What better way to introduce people to the Flint Hills ecosystem than with a fun-filled 9-hole minigolf course,” Discovery Center director Stephen Bridenstine said in a written statement.…

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An Eskridge woman was arrested Sunday after a K-9 alerted deputies to suspected drugs in a vehicle at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Tim Morse says the vehicle belonged to 55-year-old Robin Baker, who had been visiting an inmate at the jail. Deputies searched the car and found substances believed to be illegal drugs, along with drug paraphernalia. Baker was jailed on multiple possession charges. As of Tuesday she was no longer in custody.

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A 77-year-old Manhattan man searching for a new companion is now a little lighter in the wallet due to some online scammers. Riley County Police say the man attempted on Monday morning to purchase a dog through Facebook from two people he didn’t know. The man sent the two suspects $1,200 but never received the dog. It’s a good reminder to always be careful when dealing with transactions on social media and verify that the person you’re doing business worth is legitimate. RCPD asks anyone with information that can help solve this or any crime to contact Crime Stoppers.

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Riley County Police arrested a woman Monday following a domestic disturbance that escalated into an altercation with officers. According to a police report, 40-year-old Katrina Fair is charged with interfering with law enforcement, battey on a law enforcement officer and domestic battery. The two victims in the case are a 46-year-old man and a 19-year-old man. Police did not list an address in the report. Fair was booked on a $7,000 bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail.

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Officers filed a report for interference with a law enforcement officer, battery on a law enforcement officer and domestic battery at approximately 8:44 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2025 in Manhattan. A 19-year-old man and a 46-year-old man were listed as the victims. A 40-year-old woman known to the 19-year-old victim was listed as the suspect. Katrina Fair, 40, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:21 p.m. for interference with a law enforcement officer, battery on a law enforcement officer and domestic battery in Manhattan. Fair was issued a total bond of $7,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail…

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On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll go over K-State MBB’s 0-3 start in Big 12 play following their loss at Arizona State, talk to “Voice of the Wildcats,” give an overview of the most recent football additions from the portal and to the staff, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/DQ4POrSPX4A?si=DdkQYQlh30viEDJa Hour 1 Segment 1 – KSU men start 0-3 in Big 12 play Segment 2 – Klein hires offensive coordinator, more adds from portal Segment 3 – Last week in the Big 12 Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – Chris Klieman speaks on retirement…

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