Update (8/16/24) @ 6:20 p.m. – In a letter sent out to parents, USD 383 officials said that the 14-year-old moved aggressively towards two male staff members and attacked them with scissors. RCPD and EMS were then called to Manhattan High where they quickly arrested the suspect and provided aid to the injured men, aged 73 and 41. The two male staff members suffered minor injuries that did not require them to go to a hospital, and will return to work at the school. The juvenile did not attempt to attack any students, and no other information about the arrested…
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KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by K-State Alumni Association President Dr. Adam Walker to discuss the organization’s 150th anniversary and Troy Coverdale sits down with Chip Redmond of Kansas MesoNet.
Officers filed a report of aggravated battery on August 15, 2024, at approximately 1:31 PM in the 2100 block of Poyntz Ave. Officers report two males, ages 73 and 41, were battered with a pair of scissors by a juvenile. The victims were treated for their injuries on-site and did not require transport to the hospital. Due to the nature of this matter, no other information will be released at this time. Officers filed a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian injury accident on August 15, 2024, at approximately 10:07 PM at the intersection of S. Manhattan Ave and Poyntz.…
A 25-year-old Louisville woman is jailed in Riley County after being arrested Wednesday evening on assault and robbery charges. Kirstanna Marie Hill was arrested around 5:15 p.m. on charges of aggravated assault and robbery, both with the use of the deadly weapon. She is currently being held on a $75,000 bond and was still confined in the Riley County Jail as of Thursday. Hill has a lengthy criminal history which includes several other arrests including possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, interference with a law enforcement officer, aggravated endangerment of a child, and multiple probation violations.
A Manhattan woman is behind bars after being arrested on several arson charges Wednesday morning. 29-year-old Nesa Marie Simms was arrested just after 9 a.m. in the 1100 block of Ratone St. on four counts of arson, including two counts of aggravated arson; substantial risk to great bodily harm. She is being held on a $75,000 bond, and was still confined within the Riley County Jail as of Thursday.
The Junction City Commission this week considered establishing the city government’s own website as the “city newspaper” to avoid paying for the publication of legal notices. Three commissioners — Pat Landes, Jeff Underhill and Ronna Larson — expressed support for the idea and asked city attorney Britain Stites to provide more information on website visits and how much the city government would save by doing it. Currently The Junction City Union is the official city newspaper. To view the full article visit themercury.com
by Emma Loura Thousands of college students, including freshmen moving out on their own for the first time, packed their things and moved into the K-State dormitories this week. Over the course of a few days, students set up their identification cards, received their keys and moved carts filled with their belongings into the dorms. The official move-in day was Wednesday, though students could move in as early as Sunday for an additional fee. Band members and Greek life participants began moving in Saturday. To view the whole story visit themercury.com
Mahattan, KS (K-State) – One of the most prolific runners and all-purpose performers in college football history, Darren Sproles ’05, will be the grand marshal of the 2024 Homecoming Parade. He was selected for the honor by the All-University Homecoming Committee and the K-State Alumni Association. The Parade will take place on Oct. 25 at 5 p.m., beginning at Manhattan Town Center and proceeding through Aggieville before ending in City Park for the Homecoming pep rally. Sproles, a former Wildcat running back, holds more than 20 school and conference records. He helped lead the Wildcats to a Big 12 title…
KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Jason Smith to discuss local business and economic development in the area.