A Salina man waived preliminary hearing Wednesday in Pottawatomie County District Court on charges which include attempted second degree homicide. Robert Smith was arrested following a three county chase in early October involving a semi Smith was driving. Arraignment has been set for December 22nd. In addition to the attempted homicide charge, Smith faces charges of possession of methamphetamine, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, aggravated battery, and other assault, fleeing and eluding, and criminal damage charges. The chase began near Topeka, but ended up in Pottawatomie county, with officers from the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, Wabaunsee County sheriff’s…
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FORT RILEY, Kan. – A Fort Riley Soldier has died due to injuries sustained from a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan. Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Murray, 38, of Red Boiling Springs, Tenn., was on dismounted patrol in Helmand Province when he encountered an improvised explosive device. Murray was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, currently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Murray joined the Army in September 1991 as an armored crew member. He came to Fort Riley in February 2011. This was his first deployment. His awards include…
The driver arrested Tuesday following a police chase that spanned two counties is apparently the same individual involved in a fatal accident in Lawrence five years ago, that involved the Cat Tracker vehicle. Brent Simonsson, 46, now faces charges of fleeing and eluding, DUI, reckless driving and driving with a suspended driver’s license in the latest case, which Clay County officials indicate involved speeds of up to 88 miles per hour. According to KMAN’s records, Simonsson was 41 at the time of the Cat Tracker accident in Lawrence. He was listed as the driver in the case, which led to…
The downtown area on Poyntz was a major topic of discussion at last night’s Manhattan City Commission work session. Many improvements to the roads were shown to Commissioners, and one question raised was how to pay for said improvements, which include new curbs, planters, crosswalks, and other items. Proposed was a split which would devote two-thirds of the cost to the City, and one third to the area businesses. However, nothing is yet set in stone, and the matter will be discussed further at a later date. Another road project in the works is some changes to Bluemont Avenue…
“A necessary and responsible step” is one way being used to describe American Airlines and American Eagle’s filing for reorganization under chapter 11. Of course American Eagle has a presence at the Manhattan Regional airport, and Director Peter Van Kuren tells KMAN he received official word of the action Tuesday morning from the vice president for corporate services of the airline. Van Kuren adds the email indicated what we’ve been hearing all morning in the national news, and he wasn’t surprised by the news. He says this is something that’s been coming for a long time. He indicates it will…
They each took their turns bearing the load offensively this season, and the K-State sophomore tandem of Kaitlynn Pelger and Lilla Porubek was rewarded with all-Big 12 honors. Pelger led the Big 12 for most of the season in kills per set, before an ankle injury helped drop her numbers to 3rd in the league. She was named first team all-Big 12. Porubek stepped up during Pelger’s injury and helped K-State to wins in four of its last six matches. She was named honorable mention all-Big 12 and averaged 3.39 kills per set. Notably absent from the all-Big 12 squads…
It’s hard to believe, but basketball season is here. The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association has put out its annual preseason rankings, and several area schools are represented. On the girls’ side, the Manhattan High girls check in at #7 in 6A, as they are coming off a 13-9 season. Wamego is ranked #4 in 4A with all-state sophomore Kaylee Page back in the fold. Riley County is rated #2 behind Hillsboro in 3A, and the Falcons return everyone from a 21-win team that played at state. The Rock Creek and Riley County boys are each ranked in 3A. The Mustangs…
The Sustainability Partnership was able to grant the Flint Hills Regional Council a two million dollar grant. Executive Director of the Council Ty Warner explains how the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal level of the Department of Transportation partnered to create this opportunity for the Flint Hills . Warner continues by attributing the successful attainment of this grant to the 30 partners and the Kansas can – do attitude . The grant will be given over a three year period and they are working on making a plan on how the…
Have you seen this fight yet between former CFL players Joe Kapp and Angelo Mosca? They’re both in their 70’s and their feud dates back to the 1960’s. They brawled on Friday at a luncheon before the Grey Cup. Kapp also quarterbacked the Vikings in a Super Bowl IV loss to the Chiefs, was the head coach at Cal, and also dabbled in acting. Mosca was a professional wrestler as well. Kapp starts the fight by bringing Mosca flowers on stage and then trying to rub them in his face. Cane swinging and punches ensue.
Manhattan’s Social Services Advisory Board Funded Social Service Agencies Public Forum was held at the Manhattan Public Library auditorium Monday night,with representatives from 11 agencies that service the Manhattan area giving presentations showing an overview of the services they provide, and the impact of city funds to their programs. Jim Reed of the Micah Society wanted the session to be a civil discourse on the topic, and wanted to get the message out to the community before the Manhattan City Commission went into budget talks in May 2012. Manhattan City Commissioner John Matta says totally cutting the funding for social…