The Riley County Law Board has named Brian Peete as the new director for the Riley County Police Department in a 7-0 vote at a special meeting Monday. That was Riley County Law Board Vice Chair Robert Ward. Board Chair Linda Morse said that Monday’s special meeting served as a simply decision announcement, and there are more details that need to be worked out before Peete officially begins work. Morse extended her thanks to all of those who have been a part of this process. All of the commissioners agreed this was a hard decision to make. Board Member…
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MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athletics) – For a third time this season Kansas State had a pair of players earn weekly honors from the conference, as junior quarterback Will Howard was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week and senior punter/kicker Ty Zentner earned Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week accolades, the conference office announced Monday. It is the first honor for each player and gives K-State eight Big 12 weekly honors this season, the second most in the conference (Oklahoma State – 9) and its most since the Wildcats had nine in 2012. In addition to his weekly conference…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 10/31/22: Ben Jedlicka, Ed Klimek, Vern Virka Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 13:12 Segment 3 – 23:02 Segment 4 – 32:09 On Monday’s edition of In Focus Riley County Game Warden Ben Jedlicka joined us to discuss deer hazards and other outdoor activities happening in Riley County. Ed Klimek and Vern Virka, who serve on Manhattan’s Partner City Committee with Dobrichovice, Czech Republic and their attempts to keep the committee from being dissolved by the Manhattan City Commission.
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 and 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 criminal discharge of a firearm and criminal damage to property in the 1300 block of Colorado St. in Manhattan on October 28, 2022, around 8:15 p.m. It was reported an unknown…
The Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy at K-State has some upcoming events that will promote conversations and the acceptance of varied perspectives. Director and Associate Professor of Communications, Dr. Colene Lind talks about an event on Wednesday. They’ve also collaborated with the Beach Museum in Manhattan to bring a new exhibit Do you see what I see? to patrons. The museum is known for making art interactive, and this exhibition will foster important conversations. The exhibit will be introduced officially to the public by a panel of twelve, many of which are K-State communications students, on Thursday November 3rd. The…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals hired Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as manager Sunday night, turning over the young core of a rebuilding franchise to a forward-thinking manager with experience winning in a small market. Quatraro replaces Mike Matheny, who was fired as part of a wide-spread shakeup within the Royals after a 65-97 finish for their sixth straight losing season. Quatraro was chosen by Royals general manager J.J. Picollo, who took over as head of the club’s baseball operations after the firing of longtime front-office executive Dayton Moore. “We are extremely excited to…
ROUND ROCK, Texas (Kansas State Athletics) – K-State received its first taste of the 2022 Sprouts Farmers Market Big 12 Soccer Championship quarterfinals, but the Wildcats were unable to extend their run as top seed Texas secured a 4-0 win on Sunday at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. Kansas State ends its season at 6-10-3 and made its first-ever appearance in the Big 12 Soccer Championship. Texas advances to the Big 12 semifinals and improves their record to 14-1-4. FROM THE HEAD COACH K-State Head Coach Mike Dibbini On the historic seventh season and how they achieved their goals… “I’m extremely proud of…
Quarterback Will Howard hit nine of 11 passes during one stretch in the 2nd quarter, three going for touchdowns and #22 Kansas State’s defense completely befuddled #9 Oklahoma State’s offense in a 41-0 pasting at Bill Snyder Family Stadium Saturday. Howard had converted on 6 of 12 to start the day, including his first two, before catching fire and propelling the Cats to the huge advantage. He had already thrown a 38 yard TD pass to Kade Warner to open the scoring before adding strikes to Phillip Brooks (31 yards), Warner again (41 yards) and Deuce Vaughn (1 yard). Vaughn…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athletics) – After putting together a set one victory, Kansas State could not hold off #2 Texas as the Wildcats fell 1-3 (25-23, 13-25, 16-25, 21-25) to the Longhorns on Friday night at Bramlage Coliseum. K-State (12-10, 3-6) collected 42 kills (.152) and was led by Kayde Fernholz with nine at a .241 clip. The middle blocker added a block assist for 9.5 points on the night. Loren Hinkle posted a career-best four kills in addition to her double-double numbers of 34 assists and ten digs. This is the setter’s fifth double-double match this season. Mackenzie Morris tabbed…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A northeastern Kansas man is facing a felony charge of threatening to kill one of the state’s congressmen. But his trial has been postponed indefinitely so that a federal judge can decide whether he is too mentally ill to help his lawyers or follow what’s going on in court. Federal prosecutors contend in court documents that Chase Neill, 31, from Lawrence, developed a fixation on Republican Rep. Jake LaTurner, who represents an eastern Kansas district. Neill is accused of threatening to kill LaTurner in a June 5 voicemail message left at LaTurner’s office and continuing to…