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A 17-year-old man was arrested Tuesday evening for illegally possessing a firearm and illegal distribution of marijuana. Julian McQueen of Manhattan was arrested just before 6:30 pm at the intersection of Northfield Road and Mission Avenue. Along with the previous charges mentioned, McQueen is also charged with distribution of drug paraphenelia with intent for illegal use. McQueen was reportedly processed through the North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake and then released to a parent/guardian.
by Mason Voth • EMAWOnline – Managing Editor – @TheRealMasonV One week out from Big 12 Media Days in Arlington, the Big 12 announced the 2023 All-Big 12 Preseason Awards and team. K-State had four players on the All-Big 12 Preseason team. The Wildcats also had Florida State transfer running back Treshaun Ward named as the Preseason Big 12 Newcomer of the Year. Kansas’ Jalon Daniels was named the Big 12 Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, and Texas’ Jaylan Ford was the Big 12 Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. All-Big 12 Preseason Offensive Team QB: Jalon Daniels (Kansas) RB:…
According to a statement made Wednesday by Pottawatomie County Sheriff Shane Jager, deputies and Louisville firefighters responded to a call around 7:05 p.m. on Friday in regards to an individual being struck by lightning in the 5600 block of Lewis Wilson Road in Wamego. Upon arrival, officials found Jennifer Campbell administering CPR to her husband, 37-year-old Matthew Campbell, after he was reportedly struck by lightning while walking back from a pasture. Jennifer was with Matthew at the time of the incident. She reported being knocked to the ground by the lightning strike but did not state she sustained any injuries.…
A former USD 383 preschool nurse will be in Riley County District Court on Thursday to be sentenced after pleading guilty to child sex crimes. Joshua Penabaz, 45, plead guilty to two counts of indecent liberties with a child back in April before Judge Kendra Lewison. According to Deputy Riley County Attorney Trinity Muth, both charges come under Jessica’s Law. The charges could carry a maximum sentence of life in prison and a minimum sentence of 25 years with no possibility of parole. The hearing will begin at 2 pm in Judge Lewison’s courtroom.
Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched early Wednesday morning to a fire at the 1100 block of Claflin Road. Crews were dispatched to the property at 4:18 am and found smoke coming from the roof of the house. After further investigation, responders found a fire in the attic of the property. The fire was dispatched within ten minutes and resulted in $45,000 of damage to the property. There were four residents in the home at the time of the fire and all of them escaped with no injuries. The fire is still under investigation at this time.
Kate Kennedy sits down with USD 383 Superintendent Eric Reid and board vice president Jayme Morris-Hardeman, Downtown Manhattan, Inc. Executive Director Gina Snyder, and Heather Hnizdill from Flight Crew Coffee.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 1400 block of Anderson Avenue in Manhattan on July 4, 2023, around 2:32 PM. Officers listed a 20-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took the victim’s clothes from a dryer at a laundromat. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $580. 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 damage to property in the 700 block of Frey Drive in…
Geary County officials announced the selection of the new health director on Monday. According to a news release, Mary Jo Fleming, Ph.D., will soon step into the role of director. Fleming has worked in health care for more than two decades and worked at the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City throughout the pandemic. Fleming completed her doctorate in 2018 in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and has spent time working in mental health care. She also has an extensive background in administration and business management. Fleming will officially take over as director July 10th.