Allegations of an open meetings act violation involving Riley and Geary county commissions are unfounded. At least that’s the assessment of Riley County Assistant Counselor Craig Cox, who says it was a proper executive session. Cox indicates the commissioners determined an executive session was needed to discuss confidential legal advice, adding from his office’s point of view, it was determined to be a proper executive session. Cox adds the commissions had a legal interest in common that was discussed by the commissioners and their legal counsel. Riley County commission Chair Al Johnson says the counselor was with them and he didn’t…
Author: KMAN Staff
During its Thursday meeting, the Riley County commission unanimously passed a motion to split the cost with Fort Riley on maintaining a new flood gauge near Keats. The new gauge was originally paid for by Fort Riley and later installed by the United States Geological Survey. It will join two gauges, which are located off Scenic Drive and Seth Child Road. “It’s a lot further upstream than what we’re getting from the Scenic and Seth Child gauges so it’ll give us a little more notice,” Pat Collins, Emergency Management Director, said. Collins had not received specifics on what the maintenance will entail, but…
Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s officers arrested two St. George residents after executing a search warrant Thursday. According to Sheriff Greg Riat, the bust went down just after 7 a.m. Thursday at 3798 Pecan Drive in St. George. Detectives located methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Taken into custody were Monica Hickerson, 33, and Willard Blaise, 49. Blaise and Hickerson were taken into custody for possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and child endangerment.
A Fort Riley soldier is facing numerous charges after a domestic battery incident Riley County Police say encompassed 12 hours. According to RCPD Lieutenant Josh Kyle, Riley County Police investigated the incident, which was reported 2 p.m. on Wednesday and apparently started at 2 a.m., as a 23-year-old female reported being in a series of altercations with her husband. She also reported that she had been threatened with a blunt object. Sgt. Dustin Garrett, 25, was arrested for two misdemeanor charges, including Domestic Battery and Intimidating a Witness, as well asone count of aggravated assault. He was released after posting a $5,000 bond.…
KMAN reported Thursday about a series of car break-ins, and three more have been added to the list. Two cars at Kensington Court were reported to have been broke into, as well as a car on the 400 Block of Walters St. One of the cars on Kensington was reported to have a $150 pair of Oakleaf fuel cell sunglasses taken. All of these cars were unlocked. Riley County Lieutenant, Josh Kyle, cautions citizens to “lock their vehicles” and “keep valuable items out of view” to avoid these types of break-ins from occuring.
Giving blood can save a life, and there are a few opportunities to donate coming up very soon. The Manhattan Community Blood Drive will be held March 27-28 at Pottorf Hall. As always, new donors are always needed, which is especially true in the next few weeks. “One of the things that may be a little concern this time is that we have Kansas State University”s blood drive coming up,” Kristi Ingalls, American Red Cross Senior Donor Recruitment Representative, says. “And we also have the Manhattan High School’s blood drive, so we’ll be using several of those regular donors who…
In a letter to fans posted on kstatesports.com, K-State athletic director John Currie says the athletic administration pursued the reinstatement of Jamar Samuels past the tipoff of the Cats’ NCAA tournament game against Syracuse. Currie says they identified an NCAA violation involving Samuels on Friday night, making him ineligible to compete against the Orange. K-State appealed, and they learned during the first half he would be unable to play. Currie says K-State would’ve continued the effort to reinstate Samuels had the Cats advanced to the Sweet 16. Currie also says one of their goals is to run a model intercollegiate…
NEW YORK (AP) K-State’s Frank Martin and VCU coach Shaka Smart will serve as guest analysts for NCAA tournament coverage this week. CBS and Turner Sports said Wednesday that Martin will work with the New York studio for the regional finals Saturday and Sunday on CBS. His Wildcats fell to top-seeded Syracuse, in the third round Saturday. Smart will join the Atlanta studio group for the regional semifinals and finals Thursday through Saturday on CBS and TBS. Smart’s Rams lost to Indiana in this season’s third round Saturday. Reportedly offered the Illinois job, Smart said Wednesday he was staying at…
WACO, Texas (AP) Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III has completed an impressive pro day performance. With Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder and coach Mike Shanahan among NFL personnel watching, Griffin was sharp on a scripted 51 passes he has been working on with quarterback consultant Terry Shea. Griffin, who didn’t throw at the NFL combine last month, was at ease throughout his 30-minute session. He smiled, slapped the hands of his receivers including Baylor teammate and NFL prospect Kendall Wright; and was precise on most throws. Washington traded three first-round picks and a second-rounder to St. Louis…
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Kansas City Royals closer Joakim Soria will take a few days to consider his options after receiving a second opinion on his elbow injury. The club said Wednesday he had damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Soria had reconstructive elbow surgery in 2003 to replace the same ligament. He was examined Tuesday by Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles. Soria, a two-time All-Star, has 160 career saves, including a career-high 43 in 2010. Even if the 27-year-old Soria chooses not to have surgery, he would likely miss three months. Manager Ned Yost…