WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A man who escaped from a work release program in Sedgwick County nearly three weeks ago has turned himself in. Sedgwick County authorities say in a news release that Marquez A. Kelly turned himself in early Wednesday at the county detention facility in Wichita. Kelly had walked away from a work release facility on Aug. 4 while helping to serve the noon meal. He was booked back into jail on his original conviction of domestic battery and an added escape warrant. Because of the escape, Kelly will no longer be eligible to serve as a trustee.
Author: KMAN Staff
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Members of a Kansas legislative oversight committee ask officials with the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services to explain changes its making in the way it administers programs to needy and disabled residents. The House-Senate Committee on Home and Community Based Services quizzed SRS staff on Tuesday about how the agency was handling $6.6 million in new state revenues to help residents with disabilities. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that legislators and advocates for the disabled were concerned about how SRS was setting priorities for distributing the funds. SRS Deputy Secretary Pedro Moreno said the new funds would…
A K-State student reported a possible window peeper in the Jardine Apartment Complex. The student reported that an unknown white male was seen exposing himself in view of the student. Kansas State Police Captain Don Stubbings tells KMAN the incident reportedly occurred early Tuesday morning. Anyone who has seen similar activity or has information about such activity should contact the K-State Police Departments investigations section at 532-6412. Anonymous tips can be left at www.k-state.edu/police/silent . Students can expect to see an increased police patrols in the area.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Highly touted freshman quarterback Brock Berglund will not practice with Kansas this season, even though coach Turner Gill says he remains a part of the program. Gill announced the decision in a brief statement Tuesday. He also announced sophomore running back Deshaun Sands has been dismissed from the program after violating team rules. Sands is the son of former KU star Tony Sands, who once held an NCAA record for rushing yards in a single game. The 6-foot-4 Berglund was being counted on to help turn around a program that has struggled significantly the past few…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A former Washburn University football player has pleaded guilty to robbing a Topeka credit union earlier this month. The U.S. Attorney’s office says 21-year-old Vershon Moore, of Topeka, faces up to 25 years in prison following his guilty plea Tuesday to one count of bank robbery. A co-defendant who worked at the Envista Credit Union is awaiting trial. Federal prosecutors say Moore pulled up to the credit union on Aug. 9, showed a gun and demanded money from two employees filling an ATM with cash. He then drove away. Investigators learned Moore’s co-defendant had provided him…
TORONTO (AP) Eric Hosmer and Billy Butler homered, Bruce Chen won four consecutive starts for the first time in his career and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Tuesday night. Jeff Francoeur matched his career high with four hits as the Royals, who had lost six of seven away from home, opened a 10-game, 10-day road trip on a winning note. Chen (9-5) improved to 4-1 with a 3.68 ERA in five August starts. The left-hander allowed three runs and four hits in 7 2-3 innings. He walked one and tied a career…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Rams will use Friday night’s preseason game at Arrowhead Stadium to benefit the tornado recovery efforts in Joplin, Mo. The city was devastated by a tornado on May 22 that killed more than 150 people and caused an estimated $2 billion in damage. Joplin is only now finishing debris removal and turning its attention to rebuilding its infrastructure. The Chiefs and Rams both visited the town to assist in the recovery effort his summer. They plan to recognize rescue teams and volunteers on Friday night, along with collecting…
Summer is officially over for students in USD 383, as classes started back up today (Wednesday) in Manhattan and Ogden. District Communications Coordinator Michelle Jones tells KMAN students attending Manhattan High’s West Campus will notice some changes. Jones says the renovation makes the school feel more open. A guided tour is planned for September 25th at the high school to allow parents and community members to view the newly renovated campus. Meanwhile, Manhattan/Ogden NEA Representative Usha Reddi says teachers and staff are all really excited about the academic year, and she imagines they aren’t the only ones. But there might…
A Manhattan woman has entered a plea and been found guilty in connection with a February child abuse case. 21-year-old Megan Pretty, formerly of of 730 Allen Road, Lot 144, entered the plea involving a three-year-old victim. Sentencing has been set for October third.