A St. Mary’s man faces several drug-related charges following his arrest in Pottawatomie county last week. A news release from Pottawatomie County Sheriff Greg Riat indicates a deputy made a traffic stop on a White Cadillac in the 500 block of Lincoln, in Wamego at approximately 3:45 p.m Thursday afternoon. The driver of the vehicle, Samuel Greidanus, 47, was initially taken into custody for driving while suspended. A Shawnee County Deputy and Drug dog were requested to respond to the scene by Deputies. The dog alerted when going around the vehicle. A search warrant was obtained by Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office. As…
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It’s always nice to hear a favorable audit report, and Riley County law board members heard just that from CPA Carol McCullough of Reese and Novelly, P.A. at their Monday meeting. McCullough says her firm gave the Riley County Police Department’s budget a clean opinion, unqualified, on the financial statements. McCullough did warn the law board members that things are changing when it comes to audits though, with tougher standards. Board members, which barely had a quorom at Monday’s meeting, did approve a resolution waiving the requirements of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, as had been done in past years. Mental Health…
Hopes were high that Wichita native, and Miami, Florida transfer Arthur Brown would blossom for K-State a year ago. Brown, now a senior middle linebacker, did so in a big way, becoming the first Wildcat in half a decade to pile up double digit tackles. He added nine and a half stops for loss, an interception, and helped lead K-State to 10 wins and a Cotton Bowl berth. The reigning Big 12 defensive newcomer of the year is rolling in the preseason accolades this month, Brown has now been named to both the Butkus & Lombardi Awards watch list. The Butkus Award is presented…
Tuesday and Wednesday the KSU Rock N’ Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive is taking place at the K-State Student Union. Kristi Ingalls, American Red Cross Senior Donor Recruitment Representative, says the drive will offer donors chances to win prizes and possibly a scholarship. “We have a $5,000 eligible to students ages 16-21,” Ingalls says. “We are also giving away six Gibson guitars.” The drive begins at 10am each day and runs until 3pm. Ingalls says with national appeal in effect for the 4th straight week due to lack of donations the Red Cross could really use more donations. “About 38% of the national…
The August 7th Riley County Primary Election is not too far away. Several dates this week are notable when it comes to the election. Tuesday, marks the final day for voter registration in Riley County as the book will be closed at the end of the business day. Training for poll workers also begins today. Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo says Wednesday starts a significant part of the election process, advance voting. “It’s the earliest opportunity for people to participate in the elections,” Vargo says. “A lot of people just want to beat the heat and hot weather often deters voter…
A police chase led to the capture of three suspected burglary offenders. Riley county police released information on the arrest of three Ogden residents suspected in connection with multiple burglaries. Police say a call to the scene of a burglary on the 400 block of 10th street in Ogden resulted in police chasing suspects from the area, and further investigation compiled from evidence by police resulted in the arrest of 22-year-old Shawn Hawkins of 517 Maple Alley ogdeng, 21-year-old Tierra Jackson of 415 10th street ogden, and 18-year-old Robyn Brown who was listed as homeless. All are charged with 10 counts…
Emergency responders have extracted a Shilling Construction employee from a conveyor belt, where he was trapped and severely injured. According to Riley county police Lt. Steve Boyda, the site is on McDowell Creek road. The injured employee is en route to Mercy Regional Health Center, and will be Life starred from that location. KMAN will continue updates as information becomes available. The victim is a 24-year-old male who was found trapped in a what responders called an inverted cruciform position. Victim complained of arm and leg pain, but had no loss of consciousness. Injuries included burns on forehead and right arm. …
Riley County Police say an Arkansas man committed suicide on Sunday morning at sunrise. Police say 78-year-old Charles R. Adams of Mountain Home Arkansas died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at around 05:00 am on Sunday at Scenic Overlook .
A couple of arrests have been made by Wamego Police in connection with several burglaries near the fourth of July. Wamego Police Chief Mike Baker tells KMAN it was a joint effort with the Riley County Police Department. Baker says one of the two arrested faces several charges. Marcus Brazzle, 18, of Wamego is facing three counts of aggravated burglary, one count of felony theft, and two counts of misdemeanor theft. He is being held on $100,000 bond. The other individual is identified as Jim Burns, 18, of Wamego, who faces one count of aggravated burglary and one count of misdemeanor…
Soldiers and civilians with the Fort Riley Medical Department Activity bid farewell to Col. Michael Heimall and welcomed Col. Barry Pockrandt during a change of command ceremony the end of last week on Cavalry Parade Field. Brig. Gen. Dennis Doyle, commander, William Beaumont Army Medical Center at Fort Bliss, Texas, presided over the Friday ceremony. In a traditional act that represents a symbolic transfer of leadership, the MED-DAC colors were passed from Heimall to Pockrandt, who will now lead Irwin Army Community Hospital’s Soldiers and civilians in providing health care to the community. Heimall has been the MED-DAC commander since July 2010,…