Riley County Police responded to the reports of a possible suicidal soldier early Friday morning. According to RCDP Lieutenant Josh Kyle, officers received a report of a break-in on Crestwood Drive Thursday afternoon around 4:30, where the victim heard one shot being fired. The suspect then quickly surrendered to RCPD officers uninjured and without incident Friday morning around 8:45. Kyle says it was later determined that the suicidal person had intentionally fired the handgun in an unsuccessful attempt to harm himself. The suspect is an associate of the victim and was reported to be suicidal. The victim has so far declined to…
Author: KMAN Staff
Starting Wednesday of next week, Kansas State University will begin to remove the contents of the Old Chemical Waste Landfill. The landfill, located north of Bill Snyder Family Stadium near Kimball Avenue, is where the university chemical waste was disposed of in the 1960s and 1970s, as was the standard practice for universities throughout the U.S. Removal and disposal is expected to last 45 days, according to Kelly Greene, the university’s environmental manager. During that period, workers will also continuously monitor the air in the area. Contents of the landfill will be placed into containers and samples will be taken to ensure…
Governor Sam Brownback will be making a stop in Manhattan in the very near future. Brownback will be a guest at the bi-monthly Riley County Republican Breakfast, Feb. 4. The breakfast is at 9:00 that Saturday morning at the Holiday Inn, on Campus. It is a free gourmet breakfast sponsored by Colin Noble of the Holiday Inn, Charles and Wilson Insurance Company, Steven W. Graber PA, and the Trust Company of Manhattan. All people are welcome and encouraged to come. After Governor Brownback speaks, local upcoming Republican events will be discussed such as the Presidential Caucus to be held on March 10th. It’s hoped the new…
As KMAN news announced Tuesday, Pottawatomie County Commissioner Pat Weixelman recently filed for re-election. Weixelman says experience has helped him. “I feel like I’ve had pretty good luck the last three years, ” he said. “Haven’t had too many calls chewing me out or anything like that.” Weixelman adds his business experience is also a factor. “Been in business for over 25 years,” Weixelman said. “I would like to think I know enough to keep things running. And, with the economy what it is, you’ve got to run a pretty tight ship these days.” As for a second term, Weixelman says…
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Martavious Irving scored 16 points and Rodney McGruder had 13 to lead No. 22 Kansas State over Texas Tech 69-47 on Wednesday night, keeping the Red Raiders winless in Big 12 play. The Wildcats trailed briefly early but pulled away when they started hitting shots. They muscled their way into the lane and outscored Texas Tech 36-20 in the paint. Kansas State (15-4, 4-3 Big 12) pressed on defense, making it difficult for Texas Tech to find passing lanes. That led to a season-high 25 turnovers for the Red Raiders, 12 were Kansas State steals, which…