Author: KMAN Staff
The final modifications are being made to a bill that is intended to help property owners throughout the state of Kansas. There are four areas targeted by Senate Bill 348, the main focus being tax appeals. “This legislation is primarily targeted at preventing tax rep situations that have become a waste of everyone’s time and money,” county appraiser Greg McHenry said. Tax representatives and some of their practices have created issues in Riley County over the past few years according to McHenry who added, “We’re asking that when they come they bring any evidence that they have or want to discuss…
Friday, the defense and prosecution in the Cole Drake hearing brought forward new witnesses to help further the decision on whether Drake should be tried as a juvenile or as an adult. The defense brought forward public officials from the Kansas Department of Corrections and psychologist Steven Peterson. Public officials from the Kansas Department of Corrections explained the various rehabilitation and counseling programs that juvenile offenders are allowed to participate in while they are incarcerated. Psychologist Steven Peterson took the stand to answer the question of whether or not Drake could be rehabilitated. Dr. Peterson said that Drake could be…
On Friday the Chief of Staff of the Army General Raymond Odierno, visited Fort Riley to witness the end of the Unified Endeavor exercise. General Odierno will preside over the final review and will certify whether or not the 1st Infantry Division is ready to deploy. The exercise was the largest on post since the return of 1st Infantry Division from Germany in 2006. General Odierno believes it was a success, and credits community as a valuable component to reaching the goals of the exercise. General Odierno also commented on the upcoming troop draw downs, and said with the cuts…
Riley County Extension Agent Jennifer Wilson brings us this weeks Riley County Extension Report.
KMAN’s Chris Swick takes a look at ways to make your Super Bowl snacking from racking up the calories for KMAN’s Morning News.
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…