Riley County Police Department Director, Brian Peete, joins Kate Kennedy on In Focus to discuss a range of law related topics about Manhattan.
Author: KMAN Staff
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 4900 block of Eureka Dr. in Manhattan on June 29, 2023, around 5:00 p.m. A 59-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported his shed was broken into and an air conditioner unit, Milwaukee power tools, and miscellaneous hand tools were stolen from inside. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,500. 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 burglary in the…
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Pyro Crew members Chris Hupe and Neil Ebert as well as Tegan Kreider, event and tourism coordinator with the Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce join In Focus today to discuss the Boomtown 4th of July festivities.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 500 block of Admiral Way in Manhattan on June 28, 2023, around 10:45 a.m. A 57-year-old man was listed as the victim when he reported his Twisted Tech electric bicycle with an extra battery was stolen from outside his apartment. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,000. 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 burglary in the 900 block of Laramie St. in Manhattan…
Wednesday’s Manhattan-Ogden School Board meeting marked the final meeting for Dr. Marvin Wade, the district’s superintendent for the past seven years. Dr. Wade’s last day with the district is Friday and he’ll be succeeded in that position by Eric Reid, the district assistant superintendent. Wade was on KMAN’s In Focus Wednesday morning ahead of the board meeting and noted he’s looking forward to retirement, but will miss the work he’s done for years. Wade says one of the district’s biggest accomplishments has been the $129 million bond, approved by voters in 2018 that has allowed for the renovations of existing…
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Starting July 5th, bridge construction will kick off to replace a bridge on Havensville Road, approximately three-quarters of a mile east of Onaga Road and between Sunflower Road and Trails End Road. This project will replace an over 90-year-old bridge. It was determined that repairs to the deteriorating bridge substructure would be more expensive than replacing the bridge entirely. The bridge was selected by KDOT to receive funding in the amount of $455,000. Pottawatomie County Commissioner Dee McKee said this approximately $827,000 project will address just one of two Havensville Road bridges in need of repair. Due to damage on…
Police are investigating a report of aggravated assault, battery and disorderly conduct following an incident Tuesday evening at a Manhattan apartment complex swimming pool. According to the Riley County Police Department, a 22-year-old man reportedly threw a 21-year-old woman into the pool at the District Apartments in the 1400 block of Chase Place. After getting out, the woman reportedly punched the man. Then, a short time later, a separate 22-year-old man reportedly pulled a handgun on the woman and threatened her. No further information was immediately available.
USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden Superintendent Marvin Wade and board member Brandy Santos, and Manhattan Fire Department Fire Marshall Jake Powell join us today on In Focus.