Author: KMAN Staff

A Manhattan woman reported her wedding ring missing to Riley County police on Tuesday. 18-year old Heather Clarke of 8681 Anderson Avenue told police that her wedding band and engagement ring were stolen from her home during a party. The theft is believed to have occurred on August 27th between the hours of 4 p.m. and 12 midnight. The total loss is estimated to be $2,500. There are no suspects at this time and RCPD says the case is under further investigation.

Riley County police received a report Tuesday of a Manhattan home that was burglarized earlier this week. 33-year old Greg Peterson of  informed RCPD that two jewelry boxes and a Gibson guitar were taken from his home located at 801 Laramie. The incident occurred on Monday between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Peterson was not at his home during the time of the theft. The back door was also left unsecured during that time. The losses totaled $1,500. RCPD representatives have announced that there are no suspects at this time and that the case is under further investigation.

The case of two dogs that were brutally beaten in Leonardville is still under investigation; however, Riley County police have received a new lead in the case. Detective Ryan Runyan has learned that Heath Romine’s dogs had a history of aggressive behavior. There was an incident that occurred on Memorial Day in which the dogs left their owner’s home and chased calves around on another person’s property. A family pet was killed during the incident. RCPD has contacted several residents from the surrounding area in Leonardville and the belief is that the dog beatings may have been in retaliation to the happenings on Memorial Day. A…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)   Bruce Chen pitched eight crisp innings, Alex Gordon homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 on Tuesday night.  Chen (11-7) allowed two singles, struck out eight and walked one. He was 0-2 with a 7.94 ERA in his previous two starts.  Chen yielded a leadoff single to Ben Revere, who stole second.  He was the only Twin to get past first base against the left-hander.  Danny Valencia singled in the fifth for Minnesota’s only other hit off Chen.

Tuttle Creek Lake’s releases have been increased from 1,000 to 2,000 cfs the past day, with Missouri River flows continuing to decrease. Brian McNulty, Operations manager with the Tuttle Creek Lake for the U-S Army Corps of Engineers tells KMAN the two are related. Milford increased its releases from 1,500 to 3,000 cfs in the last day, which should also help with its blue-green algae problem as more water moves through the system. And as for next week, if flows continue to decrease, he anticipates even larger releases.

Fake Patty’s Day has exploded since it’s inception just four years ago, to the point out-of-state revelers now come to Manhattan just for the student-driven event. And, with the 2012 Fake Patty’s already being promoted on social media sites, the City of Manhattan has begun planning for the next event, as well. Many came forward during Tuesday night’s City Commission work session to voice their opinions, ranging from residents to bar owners and the Aggieville Business Association. Riley County Police Director Brad Schoen said no other event has generated the running commentary to his department the way Fake Patty’s Day…

A source says Texas and Oklahoma officials met over the weekend amid speculation that the Sooners are considering leaving the Big 12.  Texas President Bill Powers and athletic director DeLoss Dodds were among a group of Texas officials who went to Oklahoma on Sunday.  Oklahoma president David Boren also was present.  Oklahoma officials are reportedly considering leaving the Big 12 after Texas A&M’s recent decision to leave the conference with hopes of joining the Southeastern Conference.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP)   Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive remains hopeful Texas A&M will join the league by next season and that the conference has “started to look at schedules for 2012-13” for 13 teams.” SEC presidents voted to accept Texas A&M last week, but the invitation was contingent on Texas A&M being free of legal issues regarding its departure from the Big 12. Several Big 12 schools, including Baylor, have not waived their right to consider litigation. Slive also said the SEC has no “immediate plans” to add a 14th team. He says the SEC isn’t “thinking in terms of…