Policing in America & The RCPD I don’t know if I have ever seen the topic of police legitimacy remain front page news for as long as it has since May 2020. I’d like to share my perspective as a gauge of what we read and watch about other communities and what I have learned about the Riley County Police Department. When I first heard the slogan “Defund the police,” I wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. As time passed, I learned more and was often asked what my thoughts were surrounding this national discussion. Generally, my thoughts…
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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 assault in the 2700 block of Anderson Ave. in Manhattan on December 21, 2021, around 6:02 p.m. Officers listed a 23-year-old female and a 25-year-old male as the…
FORT SCOTT, Kan. (AP) –The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Fort Scott police are investigating after two people were found shot to death inside a home. Police were called Tuesday night after someone found a woman had been shot. Arriving officers then found a man who also had been shot. Both victims, identified as 48-year-old Melissa L. Mitchell and 53-year-old Leonard D. Zimmerman, were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say they are searching for a person of interest who is wanted for questioning. Fort Scott is about 95 miles (153 kilometers) south of Kansas City, Kansas.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is proposing to give Kansas residents who pay income taxes a one-time rebate of $250. Kelly outlined the proposal Wednesday heading into a difficult reelection campaign next year. The Republican-controlled Legislature would have to approve the plan, and GOP lawmakers are expected to have proposals for ongoing income tax cuts instead of one-time rebates. Lawmakers’ next annual session convenes Jan. 10. Kelly said such rebates would be possible because Kansas has been collecting more in tax revenues than expected for months. Her proposal would provide $250 to individuals and $500 to married…
Wednesday’s program featured a preview of Saturday’s annual Manhattan Christmas Dinner at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Volunteer coordinator Kathleen Jones and Onaga New Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Michael Ide stopped by to preview the event happening 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Day. We also received our monthly update from both superintendents at Riley County USD 378 and Blue Valley USD 384. Cliff Williams and John Cox joined the program. And Norma Slagle, a registered dietitian with Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, joined us to discuss diabetes awareness and shared some healthy tips to manage through the holidays.…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athletics) – For the second consecutive game, Kansas State used a decisive 18-2 run to end the first half to flip the momentum and carry the Wildcats to a 74-59 win over McNeese on Tuesday night before 5,223 fans at Bramlage Coliseum in the final game before the holiday break. K-State (8-3) has now won 6 of its last 7 games and moved to within one victory of 400 at Bramlage Coliseum, which opened for the 1988-89 season. Junior Markquis Nowell and sophomores Nijel Pack and Selton Miguel combined for 53 of the Wildcats’ 74 points, as Nowell and Pack each scored a…
Another 21 NFL players were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, including Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, cornerback Rashad Fenton and tight end Blake Bell. They were among nine players, including two on the practice squad, who joined tight end Travis Kelce and kicker Harrison Butker on Kansas City’s growing list. The Chiefs also have Charvarius Ward on the list, which means two of their top three cornerbacks are in the league’s virus protocol, along with defensive tackle Chris Jones, linebacker Willie Gay Jr. and wide receiver Josh Gordon. Linebacker Nick Bolton, offensive lineman Kyle Long, right tackle…
Riley County EMS presented a proposed alternative for an ambulance station in northern Riley County. The alternative would have create two full time paramedic positions that would be based out of the Leonardville fire station. EMS Director David Adams says this was a similar idea he had discussed with former emergency management director Pat Collins. According to the latest data, Adams says the peak call volume for northern county is from 6 am to 8pm. This is also when they have the lowest availability of first responders. Adams says this proposal would also allow for coverage on weekends and take the…
Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 school board voted to extend the current mask mandate and other COVID mitigation efforts. The current mitigation efforts in place include optional mask wearing at the two Manhattan High School campuses and other buildings not populated with students. Masks are still required for the elementary and middle school buildings. Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade brought a recommendation to keep the current mitigation efforts in place until January 21st. Some of the reasons include increased number of positive cases post-Thanksgiving, and the presence of a new variant in the US. Wade says there is the possibility to make changes at the…
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 burglary, use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia, and possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant in the 400 block of Walters Dr. in Manhattan on December…