The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for aggravated robbery and interference with LEO in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center in Manhattan on March 4, 2022, around 3:40 p.m. Officers listed a 27-year-old female as…
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On Monday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Molli Maberry, Sydni Baker, Bryce Caulk, and Brandon Sokol with Manhattan Parks and Rec. Flint Hills ATA Bus Executive Administrator Daphne McNelly also joined the program. In our final segment we replayed our interview with U.S. Senator Jerry Moran.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athletics) – Sophomore guard Nijel Pack was among three Wildcats to earn recognition by the Big 12 coaches for their outstanding play, as he was selected as the league’s Most Improved Player as well as All-Big 12 First Team as the conference office announced its annual men’s basketball awards on Sunday evening (March 6). Pack was joined on the awards list by fifth-year senior Mark Smith, who was named to the All-Big 12 Third Team and All-Newcomer Team, and junior Markquis Nowell, who was named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention and to the All-Defensive Team. It marks the first time…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2022 LOS ANGELES (Kansas State Athletics) – Attempting a series sweep Sunday, K-State jumped out to a three-run lead before Loyola Marymount responded with nine unanswered runs, as the Lions salvaged the finale of the three-game series at Page Stadium 14-7. After setting season highs in hits in back-to-back games to begin the weekend series, K-State (3-7) surrendered season highs in both runs and hits on Sunday. Five Wildcat pitchers combined to allow 19 hits, as Loyola Marymount (2-8-1) scored in six of eight innings it came to the plate, scoring multiple runs six times. “We…
Manhattan City Commissioners unanimously approved expanding the Downtown sales tax and revenue (STAR) bond district on first reading at their Tuesday meeting, and now look to March 15 to finalize approval. If approved on second reading, commissioners will see the topic before them again in April to review the proposed project plan. “It isn’t often that we have an opportunity like this,” says Mayor Linda Morse. “Most people with their projects come to the city and say […] we want you to give us money to do this. This is an opportunity where a local investor is coming forward for…
Gov. Laura Kelly was in attendance Friday for a windy groundbreaking ceremony for the new USD 475 elementary school at Fort Riley. Kelly joined key figures involved in the new school’s planning in donning hard hats and digging in with shovels at the Leonard Avenue site that afternoon. The 81,000 square foot facility is being built where Jefferson Elementary School once stood, ringing in at more than $30 million to construct. A federal matching grant through the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, though, covers 80 percent of the price tag. “Thank you so much,” Geary County Schools Superintendent Dr.…
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Riley County commissioners have settled on Leonardville as the future location for a new ambulance station. EMS Director David Adams presented options to the commission Thursday, for both Leonardville and Randolph. He says the first option, in Randolph would’ve covered the city, Leonardville, and University Park. Both options would keep the county shop’s station open, which would have Sherman Road as its most northern border. Option two in Leonardville would cover the city, Randolph and Riley. With this option, the county shop station boundary would reach Sunset Lane. Commission Chair Greg McKinley says this location does the most good for…
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 300 block of Johnson Rd. in Manhattan on March 3, 2022, around 3:25 p.m. Officers listed a 49-year-old male as the…
On Friday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Manhattan CVB Director Karen Hibbard. Riley County Extension Director Gary Fike also joined the program. We also spoke with AAUW International Women’s Day previewed – Mary Stamey and Program Coordinator Dede Brokesh. In our final segment Meadowlark Special Programs Leader Michelle Haub spoke about the organization’s Parkinson’s and Memory programs.