TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas governor chose a high-ranking U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration official Friday to head the state highway patrol, replacing a retiring superintendent who is facing federal lawsuits over the agency’s policing and allegations that he sexually harassed female employees. Gov. Laura Kelly’s appointment of Erik Smith came on retiring Superintendent and Col. Herman Jones’ last day. Until Smith can take over as superintendent July 7, patrol Lt. Col. Jason DeVore, who also was named as a defendant in the sexual harassment lawsuit, pursued by five patrol employees. Smith has strong ties to Kansas. He is a…
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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 6/9/23: Ascension Via Christi, Model T Ford Club, T-Bars Rally Club Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:48 On Friday’s edition of In Focus, Ascension Via Christi President and CEO Bob Copple and Dr. Todd Crane, with Emergency Medicine, joins us to discuss summer safety tips, men’s health awareness and other hospital news. Stu Tomlinson, with the Model T Ford Club of America joins us to preview its 2023 National Tour through the Flint Hills, happening June 18-23. Members of the T-Bars Rally Club preview Saturday’s 4th annual Motorcycle Rally in Ogden, presented…
Oxavier Ruffin, 22, of Manhattan was arrested on June 8, 2023, around 11:15 a.m. on his two Riley County District Court for probation violation and interference with law enforcement and one Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for motion to revoke diversion for the offense of driving while suspended. The probation violation warrant stems from original charges of two counts each of domestic battery and violation of a protection order. Ruffin remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $13,000. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 4600 block of Freeman Rd. on June…
After five years of renovations and installations, the U.S. Cavalry Museum at Fort Riley is finally reopening its doors following a ribbon cutting ceremony next week. Museum Complex Director Robert Smith said it’s exciting to showcase, for the first time since 2018, the history of the U.S. Cavalry, which has a special tie to Fort Riley. Smith encourages community members to come out, celebrate, and see everything the museum has to offer. Attendees can head into the museum following the ceremony, and Smith said they should keep an eye out for some hidden details. The museum also includes a…
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The Manhattan Fire Department will engage in various training certifications throughout the summer. Manhattan Fire Department Battalion Chief of Training Jason Hudson explains some of the available certification courses. In addition to local training, the Fire Department will be sending personnel to Texas. The Manhattan Fire Department will continue to hire throughout the year. The next academy will take place in the fall. For more information call 785-587-4504 or visit the Manhattan Fire Department website.
A Manhattan woman who led police on a pursuit was arrested Wednesday, while a passenger in her car was issued a notice to appear in court after drugs were found in the vehicle. Riley County Police say 18-year-old Sarah White, of Manhattan, is charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement, as well possession of drug parphernalia and marijuana. Officers conducted a traffic stop on her car in the 2700 block of Kimball Ave. When officers initiated lights and sirens, they say White accelerated eastbound, passing cars on Kimball Ave., running a stop light at the intersection of Kimball and College…
Ft. Riley Museum Complex Director Dr. Robert Smith talks about the 106th anniversary of the 1st Infantry Division, plus MHK Housing Authority Executive Director Aaron Estabrook and MHK City Commissioner John Matta join us in segment 2.