The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law and in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property in the 1400 block of McCain Ln. in Manhattan on February 22, 2023, around 8:30 a.m. Magnolia Hills Apartments was listed as the victim when…
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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly froze tuition increases in 2022, but without any word from the governor about a freeze for the coming school year, many university officials have indicated tuition rates will increase state-wide. K-State President Dr. Richard Linton testified before the House Higher Education Budget Committee on February 16th and said tuition rates will likely increase by approximately 3%. Despite this cost increase, Linton implemented a program last fall that would lower tuition costs for out-of-state students graduating high school with a 3.25 GPA or higher after the school hit its lowest enrollment since 1988. The program, which was…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ ethics commission has been investigating Republican campaign activities for at least a year, and the GOP-controlled Legislature is moving to reduce the agency’s power and legalize practices apparently under scrutiny. Republicans backing a bill to overhaul the state Governmental Ethics Commission and rewrite campaign finance laws said Wednesday they’re trying to ensure fair treatment of the people and groups scrutinized by the commission. But lawmakers drafted this year’s measure amid a court battle over the commission’s demand for documents from Kansas Republican Party officials, and critics see the bill as an effort to kneecap the agency. Documents…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 2/22/23: John Cox, Cliff Williams, Reginald Eggleston, Angela Chapes Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:10 Segment 3 – 23:23 Segment 4 – 32:03 On Wednesday’s Edition of In Focus, USD 384 Blue Valley Superintendent John Cox provides a monthly review of activities and upcoming events. USD 378 Riley County Superintendent Cliff Williams provides a monthly review of activities and upcoming events. USD 475 Geary County Superintendent Reginald Eggleston discusses current news in the school district. And local autism advocate Angela Chapes visits with Kate Kennedy. Angela was recently recognized as Autism Parenting…
As the City of Manhattan explores the future of its T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter, city staff are looking to the Riley County Police Department to possibly absorb the contracts for the city’s animal control officers. The city has budgeted for three, but currently has just two ACOs on the payroll. However, budget challenges within Parks & Recreation, which oversees the shelter, have prompted the city to explore its options. Law Board Chair and City Commissioner John Matta… The move has logistical hurdles as Manhattan sits in two counties. Current animal control officers also don’t service areas outside of Manhattan’s…
Update: The Aggieville St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been cancelled for 2023 due to road construction. Festivities will take place March 18th. Anyone interested in participating in the race or fun run can register at stpatsmhk.com. ————————————————————————————— Last year, construction in Aggieville disrupted the route of Manhattan’s annual Christmas parade and this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will likely be disrupted by it as well. That was City Manager Ron Fehr and City Commissioner Wynn Butler on KMAN’s In Focus. Despite the likely loss of the parade, Butler says the business district is still planning to host other St. Patty’s…
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law and in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for theft in the 400 block of Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan on February 21, 2023, around 1:00 p.m. G. Thomas Jewelers was listed as the victim when it was reported three unknown…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Conservative Kansas lawmakers pushed ahead Tuesday with trying to eliminate most ballot drop boxes in elections, despite a split among top Republicans that could doom the conspiracy-driven effort. A Kansas Senate committee voted 5-4 to approve a bill that would limit each of the state’s 105 counties to only one drop box, only inside its election office and only when two people from different political parties are constantly monitoring the box. Counties currently can have as many drop boxes as elections officials want, and the secretary of state’s office said 167 boxes were in use in 85 counties…
GODDARD, Kan. (AP) — A Goddard police officer shot and killed a man after he refused numerous orders to drop a weapon and began walking toward the officer with a weapon that was later determined to be a replica BB gun, authorities said. Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter said 39-year-old Michael James Trask, of Lake Afton, died in the shooting near Goddard on Tuesday. Easter said the officer tried to stop Trask for a traffic violation and a short pursuit began. After the vehicle eventually stopped, the officer advised dispatchers that the driver had flashed a weapon at him, Easter…
At their meeting Tuesday, the Manhattan City Commission approved the first reading of an annexation ordinance to acquire a 78.73 acre piece of land west of the Manhattan Regional Airport for eventual commercial development. The land currently borders the Random Woods residential neighborhood. Multiple residents voiced their concerns and frustration to the board concerning the ambiguous description of what will be built on the land. Olsson Engineer Mark Bachamp said site preparation will take a significant amount of time. This extended prep time and other unknown factors make it harder to determine what will eventually be constructed. Commissioners Linda Morse…