LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The University of Kansas Law School is receiving an $800,000 donation aimed partly at helping Kansas residents attend the school. Officials announced the gift from David and Debbi Elkouri on Monday. The Elkouris live in Wichita and Houston. Of the total, $500,000 will establish the Elkouri Family Scholarship Fund through KU Endowment. The other $300,000 will support scholarships for Kansas law students. One law student from Kansas will receive a $16,000 scholarship each year. David Elkouri says the university is losing qualified Kansas applicants to other law schools, many of them out of state. David Elkouri earned…
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Riley County Director of Administrative Services, Clancy Holeman, went before Riley County Commissioners on Thursday to propose a new “Post Issuance Compliance” ordinance. Commissioners took the time to look over the documents and unanimously approved the ordinance. Anne Smith, aTa Bus Director, also made a presentation during the meeting. Smith shared the recent boom in business since students have returned to Kansas State University. Smith said, “On the first four days (of school), we transported a total of 3,642 rides, which is 910.5 rides per day”. There are currently 15 buses and one mini van transporting people to various stops…
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office and the Riley County Police Department with the assistance of the Topeka Police Department took into custody Lucas Scott Fenwick, 22, from Topeka. Fenwick was taken into custody Friday (August 24) in Topeka. Fenwick was arrested on a Pottawatomie County warrant charging him with 2 counts or burglary, 2 counts of theft, 2 counts of criminal damage to property and 1 count of Forgery. Fenwick was transported to the Pottawatomie County Jail where he is being held on $50,000 bond. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’ and the Riley County Police Department were assisted by several agencies…
An ongoing investigation continues. At 11:06 am on August 24th, it was reported that $7,400 was taken from the Fridge located at 1130 Westport Drive. The investigation is looking into this as an internal theft. —— In the western part of Manhattan, a domestic incident was reported. At 1:43 pm on August 25th, a 21-year-old female reported that her boyfriend damaged her vehicle. Jamar Fudge (27), of the 2700 block of Kirkwood, was arrested for criminal damage to property with a bond of $500. The total damage done was estimated at $1,000. —- The investigation continues into a child abuse case…
A Manhattan man was arrested by Riley County Police after attempting to flee and elude authorities. According to police reports Ryan Calmes was arrested by RCPD early Sunday morning. Calmesis under arrest for possession of Marijuana, distribution of drugs, driving under the influence, and fleeing and eluding law enforcent officers. Calmes is being held by Riley county police without bond.
According to Riley County Police Director Bradley Schoen crime rates are on the rise in the areas of thefts, and aggravated assaults. Schoen says those two categories can be problematic to prevent, and especially with aggravated batteries as many of those incidents are domestics and occur behind closed doors until the police are finally notified. Schoen says his department is working within the community to help prevent those types of aggravated batteries. Those measures include working with local mental health agencies, and the Riley County attorney’s office with repeat offenders. Director Schoen says while these numbers aren’t good news they…
COLBY, Kan. (AP) A 21-year-old western Kansas man has been killed in a single-vehicle crash that also injured six other people. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that Jance Kruse of Oakley died in the crash Friday night near Colby. The patrol says the crash occurred as the vehicle Kruse was in failed to negotiate a curve in the road. The Salina Journal reports that the vehicle rolled, ejecting four of its seven passengers, none of whom were wearing seatbelts. Kruse was taken to Thomas County Hospital in Colby, where he died. Six passengers ranging in age from 17 to 22…
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Federal prosecutors are seeking a court order to take three parcels of Douglas County property from two Lawrence residents facing drug charges. The Lawrence Journal-World reports federal prosecutors for Kansas maintain the properties were bought with proceeds from drug sales and were used to hide drug proceeds. The properties are owned by 33-year-old Chad Bauman, and 36-year-old Carey Willming, who are among 35 defendants recently indicted in connection with an alleged drug ring that operated in Johnson and Douglas counties from 2005 until this June. Prosecutors are seeking a $16.9 million judgment in the case. Bauman and…
Canines had the chance to take a dip and cool off in the Cico Park Pool on Sunday from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at Petpoolooza. The day featured a number of activities and giveaways for dogs and their owners. Petco was one of the vendors present at the event. Their booth featured various coupons, guessing games and giveaways. They also spent the day educating pet owners on the importance of pet adoption. Gina Grizbee, Companion Animal Specialist and Dog Training Mentor at PetCo, says “we need a lot of help in our shelters, we need to get dogs out of shelters and…
Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney says it is sad that President Barack Obama’s campaign is stooping to the low level of trying to link Rep. Todd Akin’s statements about abortion to the entire GOP.