WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A former Kansas state lawmaker was found guilty by a federal jury Wednesday of 12 felonies for lying on applications for federal COVID-19 relief. Federal prosecutors said Wichita Republican Michael Capps, 44, filed forms inflating the number of employees he had at two businesses and a sports foundation, and then applied for loans to pay the nonexistent employees. A federal grand jury indicted Capps in September 2021 and he pleaded not guilty. The Wichita Eagle reported that Capps was found guilty of three counts of making false statements on loan applications, one count of bank fraud, four counts…
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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/22/22: Colene Lind, Raisa Hossein, Advith Natarajan, Robbin Cole Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:09 Segment 3 – 22:00 Segment 4 – 35:12 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus, Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy Director Dr. Colene Lind and Manhattan High School Civic Engagement Club co-vice presidents Raisa Hossein and Advith Natarajan reflect on their Nov. 30 community conversation regarding the school’s Native American branding and imagery. Pawnee Mental Health Services Executive Director Robbin Cole also joined the program.
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law and in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Leavenworth and N. 3rd Streets in Manhattan on December 20, 2022, around 6:30 a.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2008…
The Kansas Attorney General’s Office says a Kansas man has been sentenced to one year in jail and one year of probation on six criminal charges tied to autopsy services he provided in Wabaunsee County. Shawn Parcells, who has held residences in Leawood and Topeka, was sentenced Tuesday by Wabaunsee County District Court Judge Jeffrey Elder for three counts of misdemeanor criminal desecration, to be served concurrently, and three counts of felony theft. Judge Elder ordered the sentence for the three theft counts to be served concurrently with his 69-month federal prison sentence on a related felony wire fraud conviction.…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/21/22: Eric Reid, Darell Edie, C. Clyde Jones Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:11 Segment 3 – 21:51 On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with USD 383 Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid and Board Vice President Darell Edie. We also had C. Clyde Jones’ 100th birthday celebration
GAME 12 KANSAS STATE (10-1) vs RADFORD (6-6) Wednesday, December 21, 2022 >> 1:31 p.m. CT >> Bramlage Coliseum (11,000) >> Manhattan, Kan. TELEVISION Big 12 Now on ESPN+ / WatchESPN (link here) Ben Boyle (play-by-play) Stan Weber (analyst) Lina Sattarin (sideline reporter) RADIO K-State Sports Network Flagships: // KMAN 1350 & WIBW 580 Satellite Radio: Sirius XM 381/971 Online: Varsity Network [free] / www.kstatesports.com/watch [free] Wyatt Thompson (play-by-play) Matt Walters (analyst) LIVE STATS www.kstatesports.com kstate.statbroadcast.com TICKETS www.kstatesports.com/tickets (800) 221.CATS [2287] Single Game: $10, $15, $25 COACHES K-State: Jerome Tang [Charter Oak State College ’07] Record at K-State: 10-1/1st Year Career Record: 12-1/1st…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals and well-traveled right-hander Jordan Lyles have agreed to a $17 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. The 32-year-old Lyles has played for seven teams over 12 seasons, going 12-11 with a 4.42 ERA last season in his lone year with Baltimore. His best season came in 2018, when he had a 12-8 record and a 4.15 ERA during stints in Pittsburgh and Milwaukee. He also has pitched for…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/20/22: Ron Fehr, Mark Hatesohl Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:58 Segment 3 – 25:17 Segment 4 – 38:17 On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Commissioner Mark Hatesohl.
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law and in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers responded to the report of a crash in the 2900 block of Marlatt Ave. in Manhattan on December 19, 2022, around 7:30 a.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu driven…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/19/22: Riley County Historical Museum Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 12:38 Segment 3 – 25:18 Segment 4 – 35:44 On Monday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Education and Design Melanie Highsmith and discussed White Christmases in Riley County and other holiday traditions.