Author: KMAN Staff

A 63-year-old Ogden man has been arrested on multiple felony charges, including aggravated human trafficking, rape and drug distribution, according to the Riley County Police Department. Luke Maurice Johnson Sr., 63, was arrested at approximately 3:42 p.m. June 2 in the 300 block of Twelfth Street in Ogden. Johnson was arrested on three counts of aggravated human trafficking; one count of distributing material containing fentanyl, 50 to 250 dosage units, within 1,000 feet of a school; one count of distributing an opiate, narcotic, stimulant or heroin within 1,000 feet of a school; two counts of rape involving a victim alleged…

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Two Wichita juveniles were injured late Tuesday night after a vehicle fleeing law enforcement crashed in Dickinson County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 11:49 p.m. June 2 on southbound K-15 near mile marker 159.8, just north of 1100 Avenue and Gulf Road. Investigators said a 2022 Mazda CX-30 was fleeing the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office when the driver attempted to make a right turn onto 1100 Avenue. The vehicle failed to complete the turn, left the roadway and struck a culvert before coming to rest in a field. The driver, identified as 16-year-old Robert…

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On today’s edition of The Game, K-State football continues its recruitment heater from the weekend into this week with another add to the Class of 2027, we’ll take a look at a list of the friendliest CFB fanbases and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/OZST3qtxVU8?si=TSbyP1FvamyoTQFa Full Show Segment 1 – Cats add another for 2027 & Tech/UT to be settled another way Segment 2 – Summer of Coleture: Ladybugs Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – Friendliest College Football fanbases

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The Military Health System awarded Fort Riley’s public affairs officer Jorge Gomez with the Communicator and Civilian Photographer of the Year honor on Thursday. The MHS recognizes outstanding military medicine professionals who are “excelling at their craft,” said Dr. Stephen Ferrara, principal deputy assistant secretary of war for health affairs. “They are rising stars, and innovators, but most of all they are patriots; they are warriors.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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Wamego came away with a second-place finish at the state softball tournament last week at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence. The No. 7 seed Red Raiders knocked off No. 6 Andale 3-2 on Wednesday before falling to No. 1 Fort Scott 6-0 in the championship game on Saturday. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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Konza United Way has hired Tyler Dupy as its next executive director, it announced Monday. A leader in Kansas agriculture, business administration, and nonprofit advocacy, Dupy has nearly two decades of executive leadership, strategic communications, human resources, operations management and organizational development experience, Konza officials said in a statement. Dupy will begin his role on June 29. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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By Toby Hammes WICHITA — Peyton Parker saved his best performances for the biggest stage. The Wamego senior captured two state titles and added a runner-up finish to help power the Red Raider boys to a third-place team finish at the Class 4A State Track and Field Championships over the weekend in Wichita. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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Manhattan High baseball was well represented in postseason honors following another state tournament season, with nine Indians earning All-Centennial League recognition and three players receiving Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches All-State honors. The Indians finished 21-5, captured a regional championship and advanced to the Class 6A state tournament for the second consecutive season. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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