Charles Smith, 50, of Manhattan was arrested on April 12, 2023, around 8:30 a.m. at the Riley County Courthouse on his Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The warrant stems from an original charge of distribution or possession of meth with intent to distribute. Smith remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $40,000. Officers filed a report for rape, criminal restraint, and aggravated criminal sodomy in Manhattan on April 12, 2023, around 10:00 a.m. A 25-year-old woman was listed as the victim and two unknown men were listed as the suspects. Due to…
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A St. George woman is jailed on a host of charges stemming from a crash Tuesday in Randolph. The Riley County Police Department responded to the intersection of West Randolph and North 1st Streets where a Dodge Grand Caravan was located still running after striking a power pole. The driver, 33-year-old Krystle Zimmer, was located by police and found to be intoxicated. As they attempted to arrest her, police say Zimmer resisted and attempted to run away from officers. She’s accused of biting two officers and threatening them. Zimmer is charged with driving under the influence as well as two…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 4/12/23: USD 323, USD 320, Manhattan Area Technical College Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 13:32 Segment 3 – 23:37 Segment 4 – 36:02 On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus, USD 323 Rock Creek Superintendent Joan Simoneau and St. George Elementary teacher and Kansas Teacher of the Year finalist Erin Pittenger. USD 320 Wamego Superintendent Rob McKim spoke on their next Honor Flight in late April in addition to other school activities. Manhattan Area Technical College President Jim Genandt joins us to discuss MATC Open House, National CTE Signing Day, Commencement, fall enrollment…
Auston Korszeniewski, 25, of Manhattan was arrested on April 11, 2023, around 2:00 p.m. on his Riley County District Court warrants for six counts of violation of a protection order. Korszeniewski was issued a total bond of $50,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property and theft in the 700 block of Hayes Dr. in Manhattan on April 11, 2023, around 4:15 p.m. Keystone Automotive Industries was listed as the victim when it was reported the catalytic converter on their box truck was cut off and stolen.…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 4/11/23: John Ford, Julie Gibbs Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:49 Segment 3 – 20:06 Segment 4 – 32:35 On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus, Riley County Commissioner John Ford and Riley County Health Department Director Julie Gibbs, speaking to us for the entire hour.
Manhattan City Commissioners discussed, during their Tuesday work session, revisions to resolutions and bylaws for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. City staff received feedback from the advisory board before presenting the proposed changes to the commission. One such change includes the addition of a term limit, something the board currently does not have. City Commissioner Usha Reddi, with agreement from a majority of commissioners, said this change is too restrictive. Parks and Rec Advisory Board Chair Karla Hagemeister spoke during public comment and said she and the board believe there is some merit to adding a term limit. Another…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 1600 block of Fairview Ave. in Manhattan on April 10, 2023, around 11:45 a.m. A 63-year-old man was listed as the victim when he reported the catalytic converter on his can was cut off and stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $425. 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 aggravated assault near the intersection of N. 11th and Thurston Streets in Manhattan on April…
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Manhattan’s Airport Advisory Board heard updates Monday on the status of the runway reconstruction project currently underway. One of those updates, provided by Airport Director Brandon Keazer, included the addition of another sub-phase that will work around changes made to the project’s timeline by American Airlines. Additionally, the airline will not resume services until September 5th rather than the previous plan of September 1st. Despite this change giving the contractor a jump-start on later phases, Keazer said it is unlikely services will resume early if construction is completed ahead of schedule. Keazer also noted this means the airport will…