Author: KMAN Staff
Riley County Police are searching for a suspect following a hit-and-run overnight that seriously injured a male pedestrian. Officers responded after 2:00 am in the 1100 block of Fremont finding a 41-year-old male following a hit-and-run crash. The victim was transported to Via Christi with serious injuries. His identity is unknown at this time. Officers are asking anyone with information on the suspect or the vehicle to either contact Crime Stoppers or toll-free at 1-800-TIPS. This story is being monitored and we will continue to update as more details emerge.
The first of a series of Pottawatomie County candidate forums took place in Wamego Thursday evening. Six candidates were featured where they answered questions and spoke about the reasons why they’re running for office. In the District 2 county commissioner race Nancy McCarter is running against Merl Page. McCarter says has the right experience for the job of Commissioner… Page is running because of his versatile background in public service… Voters will also elect a new Pottawatomie County Sherriff to replace Shane Jager. Doug Adams, the current undersheriff, and Derek Cid, the current St. Marys Police Chief are the…
Seg 1 – Flint Hills Breadbasket Executive Director Karla Hagemeister and board member Lisa Sisley Seg 2 – Clay County Hospital Foundation Director Bryce Dolan Seg 3 – Armon Bosse Jr. who is running for Pottawatomie County commission district 5. Seg 4 – Hans Tessmann who is running for Pottawatomie County commission district 4.
Officers filed a report of theft on June 13, 2024, at approximately 11:18 AM in the 800 block of Levee Drive. Officers listed a 46-year-old female as the victim when it was reported her FedEx package was picked up by an unknown person. Total loss associated with this report is $2,545.52. 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. Officers filed a report of aggravated domestic battery on June 13, 24, at approximately 3:07 PM in Manhattan. Officers listed a 44-year-old female…
The KSHSAA executive board has finalized plans for this year’s State Football Championships, setting up three locations for games on Friday and Saturday the final weekend in November. Emporia State will host the 4, 5 and 6A games, Hutchinson Community College will host the 3, 2 and 1A contests. Kiowa County in Greensburg will host the eight-man and six-man games. Also, this week, the board voted to begin planning to shift the state basketball tournaments to four sites in March of 2026. There will remain seven classifications of schools, however. Wrestling this coming season will see the expansion of state…
The City of Manhattan will be closing Manhattan Avenue next week from the Anderson/Bluemont intersection to Old Claflin Road. As a result, K-State says the A5 parking lot between the Campus Creek Complex and Justin Hall will be closed during the duration of the road closure between Monday and Friday, June 21 for repairs. ADA temporary parking stalls will be moved to new parallel stalls along Bayberry Lane for those needing to park near either building. K-State says during construction lots A2, A6 and A17 will remain open.
With extremely hot temperatures approaching Manhattan, a K-State veterinary professor reminds residents to keep their furry friends safe in the heat. Susan Nelson is the clinical professor in the Pet Health Center at K-State, and said certain dog breeds can be at a greater risk… 0612-Nelson1 She also said to keep high humidity in mind because it is also very dangerous to those same at-risk dogs. 0612-Nelson2 For more animal tips, listen to our full interview with Susan Nelson on our June 6th episode of In-Focus.
A Manhattan man is in custody after an apparent attempted child abduction The Riley County Police Department says officers responded Wednesday afternoon to So Long Saloon in Aggieville. Officers say the suspect, 43-year-old Jonathan Valentine is charged with attempted aggravated kidnapping after witnesses reported him agressively claiming a child did not belong to the child’s guardian. Police say Valentine attempted to forcibly take the 7-month-old, causing a minor injury to the child. Officers quickly detained him and he remains jailed on a $50,000 bond. Police are asking anyone with information to contact RCPD or Crime Stoppers.