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Several arrests, with two involving drugs, were reported by Riley County police Friday. Alexis Hamilton, 30, Manhattan, was arrested Thursday afternoon at her home on a warrant involving three probation violations. Her bond was set at $7,500. James Lewis, 29, Manhattan, was taken into custody late Thursday morning in the 700 block of Humboldt on charges of DUI, obstruction of the legal process, and unlawful possession of depressants. His bond was set at $6,000. Also taken into custody was Anthony Leon Williams, Jr., 23, Manhattan, on a warrant for unlawful possession of a hallucinogen and probation violation. Williams was arrested Thursday…
UPDATE 2: Psychologist John Fajen took the stand in the hearing against Cole Drake on if he should be tried as an adult or juvenile on Friday. In his August 2011 evaluation of Drake, Dr.Fajen formed the opinion that Drake should be tried as an adult on the fact that he is a “very disturbed child” and “a successful criminal” “Without a conscience the only thing that can save him is structure and the threat of consequence,” Fajen said to the court. Psychologist Steven Peterson took the stand for the defense and stated that Drake lacked structure in the home, suffered physical and emotional abuse…
The two-day hearing for Cole Drake, who was charged with aggravated burglary and the first degree murder of 14 year old Tyler Dowling in April of 2011, is to determine whether Drake should be charged as a juvenile or an adult. Numerous witnesses were called to the stand throughout the day, including various detectives, officers and classmates. Classmates of Dowling and Drake helped to provide information about conversations they had with the boys. Lola Oppy, 16, gave details regarding a conversation she had with Dowling over text message the day of the murder. Oppy informed the court that she received…
K-State doesn’t have to go far to find size at the wide receiver position on National Signing Day. The 6-foot-2 200 pound Burton is a Manhattan High product, and is rated as a 3-star prospect by Rivals.com. A first team all-Centennial League selection, he caught 20 passes for 327 yards and five touchdowns for the Tribe during a 10-1 season in 2011. Burton is also versatile; he rushed for 216 yards and three more scores, plus picked off two passes, and returned two punts for touchdowns. He’s projected as a wide receiver for K-State, but also was a two-year starter…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach confirms that he’s serving as an unpaid adviser on immigration issues to Republican Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign. Kobach told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he’s been advising the former Massachusetts governor since the beginning of this year. Kobach said he started serving as an adviser even before he formally endorsed his fellow Republican last month. The Kansas secretary of state is a former law professor who’s known nationally for advising state and local officials about cracking down on illegal immigration. He helped draft tough laws in Alabama and Arizona. Kobach…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) An assistant director of the Kansas Legislature’s nonpartisan research staff will serve as acting director for at least the next several months. Legislative leaders decided Wednesday that Raney Gilliland will hold the top job while they seek a permanent replacement for Alan Conroy. Conroy is stepping down as research director Feb. 10 to become executive director of the pension system for Kansas teachers and government workers. Gilliland has been an assistant legislative research director since 2004, overseeing staffers who handle policy issues. He joined the research staff in 1979.