Riley County saw its rural roots come out in full force this weekend as the fair, carnival, and rodeo highlighted the week’s events. County Extension Director Gary Fike said this was the most people he’s ever seen for the event since he’s been involved. “The turnout has been amazing, ” he said “This is my sixth fair here. And I think this Thursday night was the biggest Thursday night I’ve ever seen here. The Rodeo crowd was unbelievably large for Thursday. Friday night was really good. And as you can see here tonight, the whole fairgrounds is just packed with…
Author: KMAN Staff
Officers filed a report of rape in the 2800 block of Allison Ave. on July 26, 2024, at approximately 10:38 AM. Due to the nature of this crime, no other information will be released at this time. Officers filed a report of felony theft and trespass in the 100 block of Bluemont Ave. on July 26, 2024, at approximately 5:15 PM. Officers listed Wal-Mart as the victim when it was reported two known suspects left the property without paying for approximately $2,400 worth of merchandise. Officers filed a report of domestic aggravated assault on July 26, 2024, at approximately 9:15…
The Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire before 1 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire showing in the rear of the home at 931 Connecticut Avenue. As fire companies extinguished the deck fire, other companies entered the residence for an interior attack and to search for victims. No one was home at the time, and the fire was contained within 20 minutes. The building is a single-story residential duplex. The residents of the other half of the home, located at 929 Connecticut Avenue, sustained about $2,000 of damage. They had already evacuated…
A Manhattan man is being held on a $250,000 bond at the Riley County Jail after being arrested on almost 100 counts of child sex crimes. 39-year-old Thomas Michael Quinn was arrested Friday night around 8:48 p.m. at “The Pointe on College” apartments. His full list of charges include: – Aggravated criminal sodomy of a child younger than 14 years old (1 Count) -Rape; victim is younger than 14 years old (22 Counts) -Aggravated indecent liberties with a child; Intercourse with a child between 14 and 16 years of age (17 Counts) -Abuse of a child; knowingly impeding breathing (2…
A Clay Center man is being held in the Riley County Jail after a night of alcohol-fueled reckless driving. Tucker Lee Lamore, 21, was arrested around 2:20 a.m. on probable cause offenses of aggravated battery, driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, and reckless driving. His total bond was set at $12,000. Lamore was still confined at the time of this report.
Tucker Lamore, 21, of Clay Center, was arrested on July 26, 2024, at approximately 2:21 AM. Lamore was arrested on the probable cause offenses of aggravated battery, driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, and reckless driving. Total bond was set at $12,000. Lamore was confined at the time of this report. 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.
City Commissioners will hear an update, next week, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and City staff regarding the ongoing Manhattan Levee Project. The first phase of the project is nearly complete, and city staff are looking for direction on how to proceed with the next phases as projected costs have increased over $15 million since the 2019 project partnership agreement. The city has spent over $23 million in year to date expenses on the base project, with $2.6 million being generated from the storm water surcharge from 2021-2023. No action will be taken on the matter, as Tuesday…
News Radio KMAN’s Steven Shaffur sits down with RCPD director Brian Peete and Pawnee Mental Health CEO Michael Rezkalla to discussion local business and updates from their respective organizations. RCPD: 00:00 – 22:32 Pawnee: 22:33 – 44:55