RCPD officers responded to a variety of incidents on January 10-11, 2025, with several arrests and investigations ongoing. Below are some of the key incidents and arrests during this period: Incidents Reported: Accidents (Non-Injury): Multiple traffic incidents were reported, including accidents in various locations in Manhattan and surrounding areas, such as the 711 Commons Pl (Premier Chiropractic), Anderson Ave, and College Ave. Battery: Officers responded to two separate battery cases at different locations. One occurred in the parking lot of Flint Hills Place (1420 Flint Hills Pl), with the other at Manhattan Public Library. Criminal Threat: A criminal threat was…
Author: KMAN Staff
Angel Roeser said she plans to focus on taxes and education when she begins her term as one of the youngest state reps in the county. Roeser, a Manhattan Republican, was elected to the 67th District seat in November. She replaced two-term representative and former Manhattan mayor Mike Dodson, who stepped down. Roeser won a close race with Democratic challenger Kim Zito with 52% of the vote to Zito’s 48%, a margin of 529 votes. The full story can be read at The Mercury. For more local news, click here.
By Emma Loura When this weekend’s historic winter storm rolled through, roads became slick, and businesses all around Manhattan closed. But at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community, the work of caring for senior citizens couldn’t stop. Annie Peace, Meadowlark’s direct of health services, said the team went above and beyond to take care of its residents and staff needs. “There’s lots of amazing caregivers who did things,” said Annie Peace, the director of health services at Meadowlark. “Incredible things happened.” Maintenance crews worked round the clock to clear the roads on the 50-acre campus, and some staff members slept at the…
Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 10:43 Segment 3: 22:14 Segment 4: 33:29 On Friday’s edition of Within Reason with Mike Matson he spoke with State Treasurer Steven Johnson and Manhattan Mayor Susan Adamchak. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN.
A 32-year-old former Burlington High School teacher and wrestling coach was sentenced Thursday in Coffey County District Court related to the sexual abuse of two teens. At a sentencing hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 9, a judge sentenced Michael Vander Linden, of Burlington, to 36 months in prison and lifetime registration as a registered offender for three counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. Coffey County Attorney Wade Bowie prosecuted the case. On Oct. 31, 2024, Michael Vander Linden pleaded no contest to the three counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. The remaining charges were dismissed.…
Officers filed a report of criminal destruction of property on January 9, 2025, at approximately 12:08 PM in the 1300 block of Pillsbury Drive. Officers list the victim as Affordable Towing when it was reported an unknown suspect damaged their metal fence. Total loss associated with this report is approximately $5,000. 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. Abel Gutierrez, Jr., 34, of Laredo, Texas, was arrested on January 9, 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM in the 1000 block of S.…
By Emma Loura The USD 383 school board on Wednesday accepted a donation from a group of community members to install a video board at the Manhattan High football, soccer, and track and field stadium in CiCo Park. The group is more than halfway done with fundraising, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation and the Jack Goldstein Foundation have reserved funds to ensure the project is properly funded without risk to the district. The video board will come from Daktronics, with purchase and installation costs totaling $328,715. Mitch Watson, one of the community donors, said the video board will have…
Kansas’ senators have announced their committee assignments for the 119th Congress. U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, both Republicans, Moran will return to being chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in addition to new committee assignments as a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. The full story can be read at The Mercury. For more state news, click here.
Megan Steele, the newly elected Republican representative for Kansas’ 51st House District, will take office next week with a focus on balancing her conservative principles with a willingness to collaborate across ideological divides. Steele on Monday will replace fellow GOP Rep. Kenny Titus, who successfully ran for the State Senate, leaving the 51st District seat open. Known for her strong conservative stance on social issues, Steele said she’ll represent her district’s values while emphasizing the importance of open dialogue in the legislative process. “Sitting down and listening is something I intend to do,” she said on “Within Reason” with Mike…
Anastasia Kenyon, 24, of Junction City, was arrested on January 8, 2024, at approximately 4:15 PM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Kenyon was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. The original charges in this matter are making false information x 2, theft by deception value less than $1,500 x 2. Total bond was set at $20,000. Kenyon was confined at the time of this report. 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…