The Riley County Police Department is looking at new technology within local communities in an effort to reduce crime. Director Brian Peete shared information on KMAN’s In Focus this week. Since becoming director last year, Peete says the violent crime has been on a decline of just over 11% from the five year average. Captain Erin Friedline says adding cameras could potentially help lower that number even further. These cameras would not have a live feed, according to RCPD, but would have license plate reading capabilities and would be placed around the community, including in particular the Aggieville area as…
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Brandon sits down with representatives of RCPD and Pawnee Mental Health to discuss local business and programs.
A Manhattan man was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant on Tuesday for interference with law enforcement and domestic battery. Arturo Ramirez, 41 of Manhattan is charged with two counts of interference with law enforcement, two counts of domestic battery and then single counts that include criminal deprivation of property, intimidation of a witness and criminal damage to property less than $1,000. The warrant stems from incidents alleged from October and November. Ramirez remains jailed in the Riley County Jail on a $15,000 bond.
Brandon sits down with representatives of USD 475, Manhattan Fire, and Kansas Highway Patrol for updates on local business.
Arturo Ramirez, 41, of Manhattan was arrested while in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road in Manhattan on January 23, 2024 at approximately 4:53 PM. Ramirez was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for interference with LEO, criminal deprivation of property, domestic battery, intimidation of a witness, and criminal damage to property. Ramirez was issued a total bond of $15,000 and was confined at the time of this report. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
The latest Kansas Basketball Coaches Association polls showed little movement for area teams through the first week of mid-season tournaments. That includes the Wamego girls remaining at number two in Class 4A while Frankfort checks in at number four in 1A-D1 Wamego is 9-1 after finishing third at the Tonganoxie Tournament last weekend. Frankfort rallied to win twice in the Twin Valley League tournament after suffering a first round loss to Hanover. The Wildcats are 9-2. Valley Heights is ranked 10th in 2A with an 8-3 mark. The Rock Creek boys move into the 4A rankings at number seven as…
City officials are focused on upgrading their online technology. The city’s enterprise resource planning system, or ERP, serves as the financial operating system for the city, and Assistant Manhattan City Manager Jared Wasinger says it has room for improvement. Improvements will include easier access to building permits, utility billing, and online business with the city. Residents should see the change sometime later this year.
The City of Manhattan is ramping up to do major construction on the intersection of Kimball and Denison. Currently the city is doing lots of utility work on water lines in order to avoid a decreased capacity of water services, especially at K-State. Assistant Manhattan City Manager Jared Wasinger spoke on the project’s current timeline during Monday’s intergovernmental luncheon… The new interchange will feature seven lanes in an effort to increase vehicle accessibility in the north campus corridor. The sunflower showdown is February 5, and closures are expected to begin sometime after that game.
Brandon sits down with Pottawatomie County Officials and Manhattan Medical Administrators to discuss local business.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 2700 block of Brittany Terr. in Manhattan on January 22, 2024, around 12:56 PM. Officers listed a 25-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole several bags containing tools and household goods from the victim. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $5,718. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report for criminal deprivation of property in the 2500 block of Farm…