The Manhattan-Ogden School Board approved its 2024 budget Wednesday evening, passing on a 6-1 vote. The budget includes a 60.095 mill levy, down a half mill from the previous year, but also accounts for over 10% increases in assessed valuations. All told, the district intends to levy approximately $27.8 million in taxes, up about 8.4% from last year. Board member Darell Edie was among the majority supporting the final budget. The board’s public hearing on the budget lasted close to an hour, with resident Gary Olds questioning the board and district administrators about details of the school budget process. Board…
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Day two of a murder trial for Tremelle Montgomery was held Wednesday in Riley County District Court. During the afternoon session, the state called a number of witnesses to the shooting of Joshua Wardi on Feb. 5, 2022. One witness testified being directly across the street the moment the shooting occurred, noting he saw the shooter then exit the area to the west and gave a description to an RCPD officer. One officer testifed about statements Montgomery made during an ambulance ride to Ascension Via Christi, after he was shot in the leg by a police officer. The officer confirmed…
BY DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs’ Travis Kelce was held out of Wednesday’s final workout and listed as questionable for Thursday night’s season opener against Detroit, one day after the All-Pro tight end hyperextended his knee in practice. Kelce was the only player to carry an injury designation for the Super Bowl champions, who will be raising their latest banner before the first game of the NFL season. That means that wide receiver Kadarius Toney and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, both of whom have dealt with knee injuries throughout training camp, are expected to be in the lineup.…
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MANHATTAN, Kansas (K-State Athletics) – K-State (2-2-2) continues a four-match home stand at Buser Family Park, as the Wildcats host (16) Memphis on Thursday at 7 p.m., and Oral Roberts on Sunday at 6 p.m. For tickets, call (800) 221-CATS or visit kstatesports.com/tickets. • Thursday’s match is Fraternity and Sorority Night. The highest percentage of fraternity or sorority house members in attendance will win a customized K-State foosball table for their house. Thursday’s match will also feature a bucket hat giveaway, as the first 250 K-State students will receive a K-State soccer bucket hat. • Sunday’s match is a Wildcat Weekend,…
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1500 blocks of Oxford Place at 3:15 p.m. Park Place Apartments is listed as the victim. A 13-year-old male spray painted several walls in an apartment complex, causing approximiately $500 in damage. The 13-year-old male was arrested for criminal damage to property, processed through juvenile intake, and released to a guardian.
Brandon sits down with representatives from USD 383, Downtown Manhattan, Inc., and the Sunflower Children’s Collective.
Officers filed a report for aggravated assault near the intersection of N. 9th and Osage Streets in Manhattan on September 5, 2023, at approximately 9:30 a.m. A 44-year-old male was listed as the victim when he reported a 57-year-old male suspect threatened him with a handgun. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1500 block of Oxford Pl. in Manhattan on September 5, 2023, at approximately 3:15 p.m. Park Place Apartments were listed as the victim when it was reported a 13-year-old male spray painted multiple walls in an apartment complex causing approximately $500 worth of…
The MHS girls won the 14-team Washburn Rural/Great Plains Classic on Tuesday at Wamego Country Club. MHS scored a team total of 332, beating Washburn Rural by 3 strokes and Olathe NW by 17. Sophomore Lily Bahr placed 4th, shooting 80. Sophomore Kat Ball shot 82 and tied for 7th. Freshman Maddie Myers placed 9th, shooting 83.
Javon Burse, 26, of Manhattan was arrested on September 1, 2023, at approximately 10:45 a.m. on a Riley County District Court warrant and a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant, both for failure to appear. Burse was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for theft in the 300 of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on September 1, 2023, at approximately 1:45 p.m. Best Buy was listed as the victim when it was reported two unknown suspects stole an Apple iPad Pro and an iPad case on August…